Engage students with a question: 'What makes things move?' Discuss examples of movement they see in their daily lives.
Go to the LessonLearning Objectives
- Understand the concept of force as a push or pull that causes movement.
- Identify examples of push forces in everyday activities.
- Identify examples of pull forces in everyday activities.
- Recognize situations where both push and pull forces are used together.
Introduction and Hook
Direct Instruction
Explain the concept of force as a push or pull that causes movement, using examples like throwing a ball (push) and pulling a wagon (pull).
Guided Exploration
Facilitate a discussion on how forces are used in various activities, such as riding a bicycle, where both push and pull forces are involved.
Hands-On Activity
Conduct a classroom experiment where students use toy cars to demonstrate push and pull forces. Have them observe and record how different forces affect the car's movement.
Independent Practice
Check for Understanding
Engage students in a quiz game using the 'Can You Describe How Things Move?' video to reinforce their understanding of motion types and directions.
Try the QuizReview and Reflection
Have students reflect on their learning by discussing how they use forces in their daily lives and sharing examples with the class.
Assessment and Extension
Use the 'What Forces Can Do' assessment to evaluate students' understanding of how forces affect movement, encouraging them to observe and analyze physical interactions.
For further exploration, students can engage in a project where they design a simple machine that uses push and pull forces, applying their knowledge creatively.