Forces and Movement · Summer Term

Pushes and Pulls

Exploring how pushes and pulls are forces that make objects move, stop, or change direction.

Key Questions

  1. Differentiate between a push and a pull.
  2. Explain how pushes and pulls are used in everyday activities.
  3. Analyze how a push can make an object move faster or slower.

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS1: Science - Forces and motion
Year: Year 1
Subject: Science
Unit: Forces and Movement
Period: Summer Term

Suggested Methodologies

Experiential Learning

Hands-on learn-by-doing with structured reflection

30–60 min

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Stations Rotation

Rotate through different activity stations

35–55 min

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