This TabStart page helps students test Newton's third law by learning about the push pull nature of force. Included here are free lesson plans, activities, and worksheets.
Push Pull Worksheets
Push Pull Worksheet
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This worksheet from the Evergreen State College website is for older students, and it tests their basic understanding of the physics concept of push pull. This worksheet requires prior knowledge of and understanding of the theory.
Playground Physics Push Pull Worksheet
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Explore a lesson plan, description, and worksheet for a playground partner activity for testing Newton's Law of Motion. Although this activity utilizes basic playground equipment, the lesson plan is aimed at older students.
Push Pull Physics Worksheet
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This worksheet from the Evergreen State College website is geared toward older students that have prior knowledge of the push pull physics concept of force. The worksheet is composed of multiple choice questions, and it comes with an answer key.
Push Pull Physics Activities
Using Children's Literature to Study Push Pull
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This page outlines possible uses of children's literature to teach younger students about physics. The page notes that the push pull factor is discussed in the book The Magic Schoolbus Plays Ball, and this resource provides ideas on how this book could be incorporated into students' learning in the classroom.
2nd Grade Physics Motion Activities
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From the Carelton College website this resource suggests a number of physics motion activites for 2nd grade science students. Check out several lesson plans that allow students to observe and discuss motion by using visual examples.
Rubber Band Example - Push or Pull Activity
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From the Physics and Astronomy Department of UCLA comes this page that walks students through the use of a rubber band to show push and pull force.