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Contributor: Victoria Surface. Lesson ID: 10509
Swinging a swing, kicking a kickball, punching a punching bag -- all need either a push or a pull from you! With videos, worksheets, games, and a homemade marshmallow shooter, learn about forces!
Forces are in motion all around you!
Science explains why this is true. Have fun exploring how pushing and pulling makes things move as you watch interesting videos, use online resources, and experiment with a fun, hands-on project!
Watch SciShow Kids Swings, Slides, and Science to learn about forces, motion, and friction:
Watch Forces, push and pull to learn about things that can be pushed, pulled, or both. Pause the video to have someone read it to you if necessary:
Explain what happens in your own words. Then, move on to the Got It? section.
Supplies for the Marshmallow Shooter Project
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