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Forces - Pushing And Pulling
If you pull on a rope you are applying a force to it.

Forces - Pushing And Pulling

Pushes and pulls are forces. They make things start, stop, or change direction. Let’s spot forces in toys, doors, and games.

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Fascinating Fact:

When you pull, you bring something towards you, like pulling a toy wagon or opening a drawer.

In KS1 Science, children learn that pushes and pulls are simple forces. These forces move objects, slow them down, or change their direction in everyday situations at home and school.

  • Force: A push or pull that can make something start, stop, or change how it moves.
  • Push: A force that moves something away from you, like pushing a door closed.
  • Pull: A force that moves something towards you, like pulling a toy along the floor.
How do you explain pushing and pulling to KS1 children?

For KS1, explain that pushing means using your hands or body to move something away, and pulling means bringing it closer, like opening doors or moving toys.

Is pushing and pulling a force in science?

Yes. In science, both pushing and pulling are types of forces. They can start movement, stop movement, or change the speed and direction of an object.

What are examples of pushes and pulls at home?

Pushing a chair under the table, closing a cupboard door, pulling a drawer open, or dragging a toy box are all pushes and pulls.

1 .
Alex pulls on his sledge. What happens?
The sledge stays in the same place
The sledge goes backwards
The sledge moves forwards
The sledge gets smaller
Do you like sledging in the snow?
2 .
The man is pushing against the rock. But the rock does not move. Why does the rock not move?
The rock is too small
The rock is too light
The rock is too heavy
The rock is too smooth
Sometimes you can push and push, and still it won’t move!
3 .
Tom pushes the toy car. What happens?
The toy car stays still
The toy car does not move
The toy car gets bigger
The toy car moves
Does this toy car run on batteries? - No
4 .
This mum is pushing her baby in a pram. She pushes the pram. What happens?
The pram moves to the right
The pram does not move
The pram goes backwards
The pram moves to the left
The baby is going backwards, but the pram moves to the left
5 .
What happens if you pull on a spring?
The spring gets smaller
The spring stretches
The spring stays the same size
The spring melts
Springs are stretchy. They are flexible
6 .
These teeth are a clockwork toy. How do you make the teeth chatter and move?
Wind up the toy
Drop the toy on the floor
Recharge the batteries
Press a button
Do you have any wind-up toys?
7 .
A player is kicking a football. The player:
Pulls the ball with his foot
Pushes the ball with his foot
Winds up the ball with his foot
Pushes the ball with his hand
Who do you think is the best football player?
8 .
Luke is sat in the kart. Joe is stood behind the Kart. Joe gives the Kart a push. Which way does the kart move?
Up in the air
To the left
Sideways
To the right
What happens if Joe pushes harder? - The kart goes to the right faster!
9 .
Simon’s Grandad has a very old watch. To make it go, Simon’s Grandad has to wind it up. The watch runs on _________.
Batteries
Electricity
Water
Clockwork
Do you know anyone who has a very old watch?
10 .
This is a very long freight train. The locomotives are pulling the train. What is the train doing?
The train is going backwards
The train is getting longer
The train is getting shorter
The train is going forwards
The train is very heavy, so the locomotives have to pull very hard
You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Forces

Author:  David Bland (Former Physics Teacher, KS1 Science & Geography Quiz Writer)

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