Introducing Pushes and Pulls
Kindergarten introduction to pushes and pulls: learn the two definitions, label six pictures Push or Pull, and draw yourself using each force.
Kindergarten Forces and Motion Worksheets
NGSS K-PS2: planning and conducting investigations to compare the effects of different strengths of pushes and pulls.
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Forces and Motion worksheets to download
Push or Pull Sort
Kindergarten push or pull sort: 12 everyday actions, from Kick a ball to Pull a weed, go into PUSH or PULL boxes, plus two drawings.
Change the Way It Moves Matching
Kindergarten motion matching: pair actions with results, pick a ramp or cinder block to make things stop, turn, or go fast, and fix a toy car's problems.
Forces on the Playground Labeling
Kindergarten playground labeling: students write push or pull for five children on a swing, wagon, ball, and tricycle. Answer key included.
Pushes and Pulls Exit Slip
Kindergarten pushes and pulls exit slip: students name one thing they can push, one they can pull, and circle a face for how the day went.
Strong and Gentle Pushes
Kindergarten push investigation notes: test a toy car on the carpet with gentle and strong pushes, then record how far and which way it went.
Curriculum objectives covered
K-PS2-1
“Plan and conduct an investigation to compare the effects of different strengths or different directions of pushes and pulls on the motion of an object.”
K-PS2-2
“Analyze data to determine if a design solution works as intended to change the speed or direction of an object with a push or a pull.*”
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