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Lesson 8 of 84 ยท Forces

Experiment

Building a Marble Run

What You'll Learn

A force is a push or a pull that can make things move, stop, or change direction.

Key Words

  • attract
  • repel

Materials Needed

  • cardboard
  • marbles
  • paper clips
  • rubber bands

Safety First

  • Adult supervision recommended.
  • Do not taste any materials.

Steps

Step 1 โ€” Read

Read and learn: A force is a push or a pull that can make things move, stop, or change direction.

Step 2 โ€” Do

Follow the steps one at a time.

Step 3 โ€” Observe

Look for something that changed. What is it?

Step 4 โ€” Record

Circle the correct answer on your worksheet.

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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What is a push?