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Science · Grades 2–5

Pushes, pulls and simple machines

A force can change motion or shape, depending on other forces and constraints.

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Understand the idea

Effects of forces

A force can change motion or shape, depending on other forces and constraints.

Compare conditions

Use similar objects and surfaces when comparing how a push affects movement.

Examples and reasoning

Opening a drawer toward you is mainly a

pull

pull

Moving a toy away with your hand is mainly a

push

push

Check your understanding

  1. A stretched elastic band changes

    1. the number written on it only
    2. its name only
    3. the day of the week
    4. shape

  2. A rough surface may slow a sliding object through

    1. condensation
    2. pollination
    3. photosynthesis
    4. friction

  3. Which is a non-contact force example?

    1. a rope pulling a cart
    2. a bat striking a ball
    3. a hand pushing a box
    4. a magnet attracting a suitable iron object

  4. Which is a simple inclined plane?

    1. a thermometer
    2. a stopwatch
    3. a cloud
    4. a ramp

Answers and marking notes

Answers and marking notes
  1. shape

    shape

  2. friction

    friction

  3. a magnet attracting a suitable iron object

    a magnet attracting a suitable iron object

  4. a ramp

    a ramp

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