Push vs. Pull
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Subject Area: Science | Grade Level: 2
Lesson Length: 1 hour
Keywords/Tags: Push and Pull
Lesson Description: In this lesson, students will investigate the differences between a push and pull force.

  • Other S2P2. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to explain the effect of a force (a push or a pull) in the movement of an object (changes in speed and direction).
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Video : Push and Pull for Kids
Instructions: Please watch the following video as many times as needed before starting to go through other lesson pages. Understanding the content of the video is very important since the lesson activities will be all about this video content.
Description: Learn the differences of the push and pull forces.
Quiz : Push vs. Pull
Instructions: Please complete this quiz by choosing the correct answer for each question. You can take this quiz as many times needed.
Question #1
A pull is something towards you. 
Question #2
A push is something away from you. 
Question #3
Forces do not make things change direction. 
Question #4

Is kicking a soccer ball a push or pull?

Question #5
You can push or pull a shopping cart.
Question #6

What are the two main forces discussed in the video? 

Question #7

Is Tug of War an example of push or pull?

Question #8

Is throwing a baseball an example of a push or pull?

Question #9
This difference between a push and a pull is in the direction it is going. 
Question #10

Is opening a dresser drawer an example of a push or pull? 

Description: Based on the video, answer the questions about pushes and pulls.
Resources : Pushes vs Pulls Song
Instructions: Please see additional external resources below. Feel free visit each link to learn more about this lesson.
Generation Genius Pushes and Pulls Song

Description: Use this song to help you remember the difference between a push and a pull.
Resources : Push and Pull Interactive Website
Instructions: Please see additional external resources below. Feel free visit each link to learn more about this lesson.
Tiny Tap Interactive Website

Description: Use the link and video decide if each item is a push or a pull force.
Resources : Pushes and Pulls Reading Material
Instructions: Please see additional external resources below. Feel free visit each link to learn more about this lesson.
Generation Genius Reading Material

Description: Use the website to read more about pushes and pulls.