Lesson 30 of 84 · Push and Pull

Experiment⭐ 30 XP

Can You Balance It?

🧪Lab Brief #30

Push and Pull.

🎯 Your mission

Set it up. Test it. Be amazed.

⚡ The twist

Nature loves to surprise the careful watcher.

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Mind = Blown

🔬 The more you look, the more nature shows you.

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Make a hypothesis first

Before you start: write down what you think will happen, and why.

What You'll Learn

Toys with wheels are easier to move across the floor than toys without wheels.

Key Words

still
push
pull

Materials Needed

pencils
toy cars
ramps

Safety First

Use materials only as directed in the experiment.
Keep small objects away from young children.

Steps

Step 1 — Read

Ask a grown-up to explain today's topic: Push and Pull.

Step 2 — Do

Build a tower with blocks. How tall can you make it before it falls?

Step 3 — Observe

Draw a picture of what you see.

Step 4 — Record

Share what you learned with someone!

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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Can wind push a kite?

How sure are you going to be?😐 maybe

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Where you see this in real life

This shows up in your everyday life more than you'd think.

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Stretch Challenge

Try this in real life this week.

Try one experiment in real life this week — even a tiny one.

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For the dinner table

“What's the most surprising thing you learned today?”

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