Exploring the Concept of Force

What causes a swing to move?

• Wind

• A force

• Friction

• Gravity

What happens when you push on a door handle?

• The door moves towards you

• The door moves away from you

• The door stays still

• The door locks

Which of the following requires a large force?

• Pushing a toy car

• Opening a book

• Lifting a feather

• Pulling a train

How can forces change the motion of a bicycle?

• All of the above

• By turning the handlebars

• By applying force to the brake

• By applying force to the pedals

What can forces do to a moving object?

• All of the above

• Change its speed

• Stop it

• Change its direction

What is an example of a weak force?

• Kicking a soccer ball

• Throwing a ball

• Pushing a car

• Tapping lightly on a door

What happens if you apply too strong of a force to pizza dough?

• It becomes flat

• It falls to the floor

• It stays on the table

• It sticks to the ceiling

What is the direction of force when you pull something?

• Away from you

• Towards you

• Sideways

• Upwards

What is an example of a push?

• Zipping your coat

• Opening a door

• Walking a dog on a leash

• Pressing a doorbell

What should you do for the second part of the activity?

• Sort examples by push, pull, or both

• Write or draw your own examples of push, pull, or both

• Watch the video again

• Answer questions about the video