Push and Pull · Physical Science

The Power of Pushes

Investigating how a push force can start, stop, or change the direction of an object.

Key Questions

  1. 1What happens when we push an object gently versus pushing it hard?
  2. 2How can we use a push to change where a ball is going?
  3. 3How many ways can we push a swing?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9SFU04
Year: Foundation
Subject: Science
Unit: Push and Pull
Period: Physical Science

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