Forces in Action: Push, Pull, Twist

Forces in Action: Push, Pull, Twist

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to understand and identify the forces of push, pull, and twist.

What do you already know about forces?

Slide 1: Introduction to Forces

Forces are pushes or pulls that can change the way objects move or behave. They can make objects speed up, slow down, or change direction.

Slide 2: Push

A push is a force that moves an object away from you. It can make objects start moving or speed up.

Slide 3: Pull

A pull is a force that moves an object towards you. It can make objects slow down or stop.

Slide 4: Twist

A twist is a force that makes an object turn or rotate. It can change the direction an object is facing.

Slide 5: Examples of Push

Examples of push forces include pushing a swing, pushing a toy car forward, or pushing a door to open it.

Slide 6: Examples of Pull

Examples of pull forces include pulling a wagon, pulling a door closed, or pulling on a rope to lift something.

Slide 7: Examples of Twist

Examples of twist forces include twisting a doorknob, twisting a lid off a jar, or twisting a pencil to sharpen it.

Slide 8: Recap

Today, we learned about forces, specifically push, pull, and twist. Forces can change the way objects move or behave. Remember, push moves away, pull moves towards, and twist makes things turn or rotate.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.