Introducing forces

Investigation video, photo slideshow, song and activity sheets exploring pushes and pulls.

Ages: 4-7

Topic: Forces

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Pushes and pulls video

Video

Short video in which a presenter demonstrates how to make a force board and use it to perform a simple experiment (6:04).

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Pushes and pulls slideshow

Presentation

A slideshow of images showing pushes and pulls in the real world.

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Force board investigation activity sheet

Worksheet

Planning sheet to be used by pupils performing the force board experiment shown in the pushes and pulls video.

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Measuring centimetres activity sheet

Worksheet

Worksheet in which pupils use a ruler to measure how far each car has travelled in centimetres and decide which has gone farthest.

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Pushes and pulls activity sheet

Worksheet

Worksheet in which pupils draw examples of themselves using pushing and pulling forces.

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Introducing forces (Parents' notes)

Parents' information

Information sheet for parents on how they can support their child's learning on the topic of forces at home.

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The forces song activity sheet

Worksheet

Songs lyrics to be sung to a well-known tune to reinforce key vocabulary on the topic of forces.

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