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Which subject	Science
What topic	Push and pull forces
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 1
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Lesson Plan: Push and Pull Forces

Grade Level: 1

Duration: 30 Minutes

Subject: Science

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Objective

Students will understand the concepts of push and pull forces and be able to identify examples of these forces in everyday life.

Materials Needed

• Whiteboard and markers
• Toy cars
• Rubber balls
• Pictures of objects being pushed or pulled
• Worksheets for homework

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Lesson Procedure

Introduction (5 minutes)

1. Hook: Start the lesson by showing students a toy car and asking them, "What happens when I push this car?" Allow students to respond.
2. Explain: Briefly explain that a push is when we move something away from us, and a pull is when we bring something towards us.

Direct Instruction (10 minutes)

1. Definition of Forces:

   • Write the terms "Push" and "Pull" on the whiteboard.
   • Define Push: When we use our strength to move something away.
   • Define Pull: When we use our strength to bring something closer.

2. Examples:

   • Show pictures of various activities (e.g., pushing a swing, pulling a wagon, pushing a door).
   • Ask students to identify whether the example is a push or a pull.

3. Demonstration:

   • Use toy cars: Demonstrate pushing the car and pulling it back.
   • Allow students to practice pushing and pulling with rubber balls.

Guided Practice (10 minutes)

1. Group Activity:
   • Divide students into small groups.
   • Give each group a toy car or ball.
   • Ask them to demonstrate a push and a pull using the toy they have.
   • Have students describe what they are doing and classify it as a push or a pull.

Closure (5 minutes)

1. Review: Recap the definitions of push and pull.
2. Discussion: Ask students to share their favorite example of a push or a pull they observed in the classroom or at home.

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Homework Assignment

Task:

1. Draw a picture of something that you can push.
2. Draw a picture of something that you can pull.
3. Write one sentence for each drawing explaining what you did.

Example Answers:

1. Picture 1: A child pushing a toy car.

   • Sentence: "I pushed my toy car."

2. Picture 2: A child pulling a wagon.

   • Sentence: "I pulled my wagon."

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Assessment

• Evaluate students during group activity based on participation and understanding of push and pull forces.
• Review homework for comprehension and creativity in illustrating the concepts.

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Standards Alignment

• This lesson aligns with NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards) by encouraging students to observe and understand simple forces in motion.

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By engaging students with hands-on activities and relatable examples, they will not only grasp the concepts of push and pull forces but will also be excited to explore science further!