Science

Push or Pull? Cut & Paste

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Overview:

A cut and paste activity where students categorise pictures of actions under the headings ‘push’ and ‘pull’. Designed for middle years students.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the difference between push and pull forces.
  • Recognise everyday actions that involve pushing and pulling.
  • Develop the ability to categorise forces based on their direction and effect on objects.

How the Activity Works:

Students are given a series of pictures depicting different actions, such as someone pushing a door or pulling a sled. They are asked to cut out the pictures and arrange them under the correct heading: 'push' or 'pull.' This activity helps students visually identify the forces involved in common activities and reinforces the understanding of how forces act in different directions. By engaging with this cut and paste task, students can better grasp the concept of push and pull as fundamental types of forces.

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