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Lesson 1 of 84 · Forces
ExperimentPush and Pull!
What You'll Learn
A push moves things away from you. A pull brings things closer. Can you push a toy car across the table?
Key Words
- push
- pull
- fast
Materials Needed
- spring scale
- stopwatch
- pencils
- toy cars
- ramps
Safety First
- Be careful with scissors — ask an adult for help if needed.
- Do not look directly at the sun or bright lights.
- Clean up spills immediately to prevent slipping.
Steps
Step 1 — Read
Read and learn: A push moves things away from you. A pull brings things closer. Can you push a toy car across the table?
Step 2 — Do
Gather the materials with a grown-up's help.
Step 3 — Observe
Look closely! What do you see?
Step 4 — Record
Draw a picture of what you learned today.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 3What makes a ball roll?