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