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Push and Pull Review

Forces and Motion Review

Day 141of 180
Week 29of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that pushes and pulls can make objects move

2

Demonstrate how forces change object direction and speed

3

Develop curiosity about how things move

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 16:9

“A man's heart plans his way, but Yahweh directs his steps.”

— Proverbs 16:9 (WEB)

Just as we can push or pull objects to change their direction, God guides our path and influences our movement through life

📦 Materials Needed

  • toy cars
  • balls
  • small ramp
  • notebook
  • pencil
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Briefly review previous lesson about material properties

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about how different materials move?
2Teaching (8 min)

Explain pushes and pulls as forces that change object motion

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Pushing moves things forward
  • Pulling brings things closer
  • Forces can start, stop, or change direction
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Can you show me a push?
  • What happens when you pull a toy?
3Activity: Force Detective Game (10 min)
hands-on exploration

Children experiment with pushing and pulling various objects

📝 Instructions:
  1. Place objects on smooth surface
  2. Gently push each object
  3. Observe and record how they move
  4. Try pulling objects and compare
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent demonstrates first, child mimics

Challenge: Predict object movement before testing

4Closing (3 min)

Review key concepts about forces

📝 Review Questions:
  • What makes things move?
  • Can you show a push and a pull?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll have Force Olympics to test our skills!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Kindergarteners learn best through physical demonstration

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use clear, simple language
  • Demonstrate before asking child to perform
  • Praise exploration and curiosity
🤔 Common Struggles:

Distinguishing between push and pull actions

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's ability to intentionally move objects

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a BibleMouse 'Forces Journal' to draw movements
  • Sing BibleMouse motion-themed song about God's guidance

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