Push and Pull Forces

What is a Push?A push is a force moving something away from you.

What is a Pull?

A pull is a force moving something towards you.

Push or Pull?Stand up and mime each of the following actions.

Talk with an adult and decide if you are pushing or pulling. Or can you do both?

closing a door kicking a ball

using a screwdriver

WHAT ARE THE THINGS THAT WE PUSH?

SHOPPING TROLLEY

WHEELCHAIR

CAR

BABY’S STROLLER

SWING

LAWNMOWER

VACUUM CLEANER

WHEELBARROW

WHAT IS A PULL?

A pull moves something close to you.

WHAT ARE THE THINGS THAT WE PULL?

WAGON

WEEDS

TOYS

CHAINS on LIGHTBULBS

WHAT ARE THINGS THAT WE BOTH PUSH AND PULL?

CHAIRS

DOORS

DUMBELLS

JUMP ROPES