Forces: Pushes and Pulls
Students will investigate how pushes and pulls can change the motion or shape of objects through hands-on activities.
Key Questions
- Explain how a push or a pull can make an object start, stop, or change direction.
- Compare the effects of different strengths of pushes and pulls on an object.
- Predict how an object will move when a specific force is applied to it.
Common Core State Standards
Suggested Methodologies
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