Push and Pull Fun!
Exploring Forces Around Us A Kindergarten Science Adventure
I Can Learn About Forces!
I can identify push and pull actions I can give examples of pushing and pulling I can demonstrate forces safely Success Criteria: Point to pushes and pulls in pictures
What is a Push?
Think about when you move something away from you Can you show me a pushing motion?
Push Examples All Around Us!
Pushing a shopping cart Pushing a door open Pushing a swing Pushing blocks to build
What is a Pull?
Think about when you bring something closer to you Can you show me a pulling motion?
Pull Examples Everywhere!
Pulling a zipper up Pulling open a drawer Pulling a dog on a leash Pulling weeds from garden
Push or Pull Sort Game!
Look at the picture Decide: Push or Pull? Move to the correct side of the room Success Criteria: Sort 4 out of 5 correctly
Push vs Pull Comparison
{"left":"Moves objects AWAY from you\nLike pushing a ball\nMakes things go forward","right":"Moves objects TOWARD you\nLike pulling a rope\nBrings things closer"}
Let's Experiment Together!
Station 1: Push toy cars down ramps Station 2: Pull objects with string Station 3: Push and pull play dough Record what you observe!
We Are Force Experts!
We learned about pushing forces We learned about pulling forces We can find forces everywhere! Next time: We'll explore magnets!