Summary
Learn that a force is a push or a pull that makes things move! This fun science video for kindergarten, 1st & 2nd grade comes with a lesson plan & activity.
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
A few questions to talk through after watching Pushes and Pulls:
- What did the video show about pushes and pulls that surprised you?
- What is one question you still have after watching?
- Where have you noticed pushes and pulls in the world around you?
- How could you test or observe part of this yourself?
Quick work-a-long
Try it:
- In one sentence, tell a neighbor what pushes and pulls means.
- Draw or write one example of your own, then check it against the video.