Force, Motion, and Interactions · Physical Science

Pushes and Pulls

Exploring how applied force changes the motion of an object through direct manipulation and observation.

Key Questions

  1. 1What happens to an object when we push or pull it?
  2. 2How does the strength of a push change how far an object travels?
  3. 3What would happen if two people pushed an object from opposite sides?

Common Core State Standards

K-PS2-1
Grade: Kindergarten
Subject: Science
Unit: Force, Motion, and Interactions
Period: Physical Science

Suggested Methodologies

Ready to teach this topic?

Generate a complete, classroom-ready active learning mission in seconds.

Generate a Custom MissionBrowse Lesson Plan Templates

More in Force, Motion, and Interactions

Changing Direction

Investigating how objects collide and how surfaces affect the path of a moving toy or ball.

2 methodologies

Designing Solutions

Applying knowledge of forces to solve a simple design problem like moving an object to a specific target.

2 methodologies

Browse curriculum by country

AmericasUSCAMXCLCOBR
EuropeUKIEFRDEESITNLPTSE
Asia & PacificINSGAU