Welcome to Force and Motion! – Today’s topic: Pushes and Pulls – Pushing and pulling are forces – Forces can move things around us – Examples of push and pull – Push a toy car, pull a wagon – Let’s try pushing and pulling – We’ll do fun activities to learn! | Greet the students warmly to capture their attention. Introduce the concept of pushes and pulls as types of forces that can move objects. Ask the students if they have ever pushed something like a swing or pulled something like a drawer. Encourage them to think about how they use their muscles to push and pull. Provide simple, relatable examples such as pushing a toy car to make it move or pulling a wagon. After discussing, engage the students in a hands-on activity where they can push and pull various objects to see these forces in action. This will help them understand the concept of force and motion in a practical and enjoyable way.

Exploring Forces: Pushes and Pulls – What is force? It’s a push or a pull – Forces make things move or stop – Examples of pushes and pulls – Opening a door (pull), kicking a ball (push) – Observing forces in our world – We’ll look at forces we see every day | This slide introduces the concept of force to first graders, explaining it in the simplest terms as either a push or a pull. Emphasize that forces are responsible for making objects move or come to a stop. Provide relatable examples such as opening a door (which involves pulling) or kicking a ball (which involves pushing). Encourage the students to think of and share their own examples of pushes and pulls they encounter in their daily lives. This will help them observe and understand the forces at play around them. The goal is to make them aware of the physical forces and their effects on objects.

Understanding Pushing Forces – A push moves things away – When you push, it moves away, like a ball rolling away when you push it. – Pushing a toy car – Think about how you push a toy car to make it move across the room. – Let’s pretend to push – We can all stand up and practice pushing the air in front of us! | This slide introduces the concept of pushing forces to first graders. Begin by explaining that a push is a force that moves something away from them. Use the example of pushing a toy car across the floor to make it relatable. Encourage the children to stand up and physically pretend to push something away from them to help solidify their understanding of the concept. This kinesthetic activity will help them remember what a push is and how it works. Make sure to supervise the activity to ensure safety and that everyone has enough space.

Understanding Pulling Forces – What is a pulling force? – A pull force brings objects closer. – Pulling a wagon example – Imagine pulling your wagon towards you. – Let’s pretend to pull! – We’ll mimic pulling motions together. | This slide introduces the concept of pulling forces to first graders. Begin by explaining that a pull is a type of force that moves things closer to us. Use the example of pulling a wagon, which is something many children can relate to. Encourage the students to visualize this action and connect it to the concept of a pull force. Then, engage the class in a fun activity where they pretend to pull various objects towards themselves, reinforcing the idea of pulling forces in a practical and interactive way. This activity will help solidify their understanding of the concept through physical movement and imagination.

Pushes and Pulls in the Playground – Swinging involves pushing – We push our feet out to swing higher – Tug-of-war involves pulling – We pull the rope towards us to win – Think of more push & pull examples – How do pushes and pulls move us? – Pushes and pulls help us move in different ways on the playground | This slide is designed to help first graders identify and understand the concepts of pushes and pulls through relatable playground activities. Begin by discussing how swinging involves a pushing motion to go higher. Then, explain how tug-of-war is a game that involves pulling. Ask the students to think of other playground activities where they push or pull, such as going down a slide or climbing up a ladder. Encourage them to share their ideas. Explain that pushes and pulls are forces that can start movement or change the speed or direction of something that is moving. Use this opportunity to engage students with practical examples and interactive discussions.

Pushes and Pulls at Home – Pushing to open a door – When we apply force to move something away – Pulling to get clothes from a drawer – When we apply force to bring something closer – Think of other home examples Can you find examples in your kitchen or playroom? | This slide is aimed at helping first graders recognize and understand the concepts of pushing and pulling as types of forces that can move objects. Start by discussing everyday actions such as opening a door or a drawer, which they are likely familiar with. Encourage the students to think of other examples where they push or pull objects at home, like dragging a toy or squeezing a bottle of ketchup. This will help them relate the concepts of push and pull to their daily activities, making the learning process interactive and practical. During the next class, ask the students to share their examples to reinforce their understanding and to allow them to learn from each other’s observations.

Class Activity: Push and Pull Hunt – Let’s explore pushes and pulls – Find 3 things you can push – Maybe a chair, a toy, or a door – Find 3 things you can pull – Could be a drawer, a rope, or a wagon – Draw your findings in your journal | This activity is designed to help students identify and differentiate between pushing and pulling forces in a fun and interactive way. Encourage the children to walk around the classroom and look for objects they can push and pull. Remind them to be gentle and ask for help if they need it. After they find the items, they should draw them in their science journals. This will help reinforce the concept and give them a visual representation of forces. Possible activities for different students could include pushing a ball, pulling a string, pushing a book across a table, or pulling open a curtain. Ensure safety during the activity and provide assistance as needed.

Exploring Forces: Push and Pull – Congrats on the force hunt! – Forces exist everywhere – Gravity, magnets, and muscles create forces – Observe daily pushes and pulls – Opening doors, playing with toys – Keep exploring forces! – Stay curious about how things move | This slide wraps up the lesson on forces, specifically pushes and pulls. It’s meant to congratulate the students on completing their ‘force hunt’ activity and to reinforce the concept that forces are a part of our everyday lives. Encourage the students to continue observing and questioning how they interact with objects through pushing and pulling. Remind them that forces like gravity, magnetism, and even their own muscles are constantly at work. Suggest that they pay special attention to routine activities such as opening doors or playing with toys to identify these forces in action. The goal is to foster a sense of curiosity and ongoing engagement with the physical world around them.