How Pushes and Pulls Change Movement
Students will investigate how the strength of a push or pull, and the weight of an object, affect how it moves.
Key Questions
- What happens if you push a light toy car compared to a heavy one?
- How hard do you need to push a swing to make it go high?
- Can a small push make a big object move?
NCCA Curriculum Specifications
Suggested Methodologies
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