Push and Pull Forces Quiz with Real-life Examples for Kids! | Identifying Push and Pull Forces

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In this lesson, students learn about push and pull forces through engaging real-life examples and a fun quiz format. They explore various scenarios, such as opening a door (pull) and kicking a ball (push), to understand how these forces help objects move. The lesson encourages curiosity and provides additional resources for further practice.
  1. What do you do when you open a door, push it or pull it?
  2. When you kick a ball, are you using a push force or a pull force?
  3. Can you think of something else you can pull, like a rope or a suitcase?

Push and Pull Forces Quiz with Real-life Examples for Kids!

Hello and welcome to our fun learning time! Today, we are going to learn about push and pull forces with a super fun quiz. Push and pull forces help things move. Are you ready to start?

Opening a Door

When you open a door, what kind of force do you use? Is it a push or a pull? The answer is a pull force!

Kicking a Ball

What force do you use when you kick a ball forward? Is it a push or a pull? The answer is a push force!

Tugging on a Rope

When you pull on a rope to lift a bucket from a well, what force are you using? Is it a push or a pull? The answer is a pull force!

Compressing a Spring

What force do you apply when you press down on a spring? Is it a push or a pull? The answer is a push force!

Drawing a Bowstring

When you pull back a bowstring to shoot an arrow, what force are you using? Is it a push or a pull? The answer is a pull force!

Closing a Drawer

What force do you use when you close a drawer? Is it a push or a pull? The answer is a push force!

Reeling in a Fishing Line

When you reel in a fishing line, what force are you using? Is it a push or a pull? The answer is a pull force!

Pressing a Doorbell

What force do you use when you press a doorbell button? Is it a push or a pull? The answer is a push force!

Zipping a Jacket

When you zip up your jacket, what force are you using? Is it a push or a pull? The answer is a pull force!

Turning on a Light

What force do you use when you turn on a light switch? Is it a push or a pull? The answer is a push force!

Hoisting a Flag

When you pull a rope to raise a flag, what force are you using? Is it a push or a pull? The answer is a pull force!

Pressing a Keyboard Key

What force do you use when you press a key on a keyboard? Is it a push or a pull? The answer is a push force!

Dragging a Suitcase

What force do you use when you drag a heavy suitcase? Is it a push or a pull? The answer is a pull force!

Plugging in a Device

What force is involved when you plug in a device to charge it? Is it a push or a pull? The answer is a push force!

Towing a Car

What force is involved when a car is towed away? Is it a push or a pull? The answer is a pull force!

Great job, everyone! Give yourselves a big round of applause! If you want to practice more, you can visit www.tutoringhour.com for some fun worksheets. Thanks for learning with us today. Keep being curious and exploring new things. Bye-bye!

  • Can you think of a time when you used a push force today? What did you do, and how did it feel?
  • Have you ever helped someone by pulling something heavy? What was it, and how did you work together to move it?
  • Look around your home or classroom. Can you find something that you can move by pushing and something you can move by pulling? What are they?
  1. Force Hunt: Go on a force hunt around your home or classroom! Look for objects that you can push or pull. For example, try opening a drawer (push) or pulling a toy car with a string (pull). Make a list of at least five things you find and write down whether you use a push or a pull force to move them.

  2. Push and Pull Art: Create a piece of art using push and pull forces. Use a paintbrush to push paint across paper or use a string to pull paint in different directions. Notice how the paint moves differently with each force. Share your artwork with the class and explain which forces you used to create it.

  3. Force Storytime: Imagine you are a superhero with the power to push and pull objects with ease. Write a short story about a day in your life as this superhero. What objects do you move, and how do you use your powers to help others? Share your story with a friend or family member.

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Hello and welcome to Tutoring Hour! In this video, we’ll explore the power of push and pull forces through a fun-filled quiz. Push and pull forces are what make things move. Let’s get started!

What type of force is used when you open a door? Is it a push or a pull? The correct answer is a **pull force**.

Let’s move on to the next question: What force is exerted when you kick a ball forward? Is it a push or a pull? The correct answer is **push force**.

When you tug on a rope to lift a bucket from the well, what force are you using? Is it a push or a pull? The correct answer is **pull force**.

When you compress a spring, what force are you applying? Is it a push or a pull? The correct answer is **push force**.

What force is used when you draw a bowstring to shoot an arrow? Is it a push or a pull? The correct answer is **pull force**.

When you close a drawer, what force are you using? Is it a push or a pull? The correct answer is **push force**.

When you reel in a fishing line, what force are you exerting? Is it a push or a pull? The correct answer is **pull force**.

What force is exerted when you press a doorbell button? Is it a push or a pull? The correct answer is **push force**.

When you are zipping your jacket, what force are you using? Is it a push or a pull? The correct answer is **pull force**.

What force are you using when you turn on a light? Is it a push or a pull? The correct answer is **push force**.

When you are hoisting a flag up, what force are you using? Is it a push or a pull? The correct answer is **pull force**.

When you press a key on a keyboard, what force are you using? Is it a push or a pull? The correct answer is **push force**.

What force is used when you drag a heavy suitcase? Is it a push or a pull? The correct answer is **pull force**.

What force is involved when you plug in a device to charge it? Is it a push or a pull? The correct answer is **push force**.

What force is involved when a car is towed away? Is it a push or a pull? The correct answer is **pull force**.

Give yourselves a huge round of applause! Visit www.tutoringhour.com if you need worksheets to put your newfound knowledge to the test. Don’t forget to hit the subscribe button and give this video a thumbs up if you enjoyed it.

Thanks for watching! Until next time, stay curious and keep exploring. Bye-bye!

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