Year 2
Science
Physical Sciences
AC9S2U01
Pushes and Pulls
Students explore how forces like pushes and pulls affect the movement of objects.
What You Need to Know
Key Concept Diagram
A push moves things away
A pull moves things closer
Forces can change speed and direction
Everyday examples of forces
Key Vocabulary
force
a push or pull that makes an object move, stop, or change direction
push
a force that moves an object away from you
pull
a force that moves an object towards you
direction
the way something moves
Knowledge Check
Select the correct answer for each question. Click "Check Answer" to see if you are right.
Question 1
Opening a door uses which type of force?
Question 2
Kicking a ball is an example of?
Question 3
Which action uses a pull?
Key Concepts Summary
- ●A push moves things away
- ●A pull moves things closer
- ●Forces can change speed and direction
- ●Everyday examples of forces