Learning Goals
Students will be able to identify push and pull forces in playground equipment and classroom materials as causes of motion.
Students will be able to describe how the strength of a push or pull changes the motion of an object.
Students will be able to compare how different directions of pushes and pulls change the motion of an object.
Students will be able to investigate how push and pull forces affect object motion using simple classroom materials.
Students will be able to explain how gravity influences the motion of objects on ramps, slides, and other playground structures.
Students will be able to use self-reflection and feedback to improve a toy or game that demonstrates push and pull forces.
Products
Push and Pull Science Journal and Toy Explanation
Each student creates a journal with drawings, labels, and short oral or written explanations of push, pull, direction, strength, and gravity. The journal includes one simple design sketch showing how their toy or game demonstrates these forces.
Push and Pull Carnival Toy or Game Demonstration Booth
Small teams design and build an interactive toy or game from recycled materials that shows push and pull forces in action. At the carnival booth, students demonstrate the object and explain how direction, strength, and gravity affect motion.
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