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Physics · Grades K–2

Pushes, pulls and changes in motion

Describe familiar motions using an object, an action and a direction.

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Push or pull

A push acts away from the hand; a pull acts toward it. Both are ways to exert a force.

Observe the change

An object can begin moving, slow down, move faster or change direction. Say what you actually see.

Compare fairly

Use the same toy and surface when comparing gentle and stronger pushes. Keep fingers and faces clear.

Not a permanent supply

After a hand stops pushing, a moving toy may continue moving. The push does not have to remain in contact.

Worked examples

A child presses a toy car away from their hand. Is this a push or a pull?

The hand exerts a force away from itself on the toy.

A push

A child brings a drawer toward their body using its handle. What action is this?

The handle is drawn toward the child.

A pull

Check your understanding

  1. A ball rolls toward a wall and then away. What changed?

    1. Its name
    2. Its direction
    3. Its material must have changed

  2. Which observation describes motion rather than colour?

    1. The toy moved toward the door.
    2. The toy has a red stripe.
    3. The toy is blue.

  3. Describe one safe example of a push in a classroom.

Answers and marking notes

Answers and marking notes
  1. Its direction

    The observed path reverses direction; no material change is implied.

  2. The toy moved toward the door.

    Motion describes a change in position relative to something.

  3. For example, gently pushing a toy across an empty table.

    Accept a specific safe object and action; do not require this wording.

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