Push Pull Power Slides
PUSH & PULL
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Science in Motion!
PUSH
A push moves things AWAY from you.
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CAN YOU PUSH?
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Push the Door
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Push the Blocks
EVERYONE STAND UP AND PUSH THE AIR!
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PULL
A pull moves things TOWARD you.
CAN YOU PULL?
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Pull the Cart
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Pull the Zipper
EVERYONE PULL AN IMAGINARY ROPE!
IS IT A PUSH OR PULL?
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Going down the slide...
PUSH?
PULL?
Push Pull Teacher Guide
Push and Pull Power
Teacher Lesson Guide
Grade: Kindergarten SDC Subject: Physical Science Time: 30-45 mins
Learning Goal
Students will identify and demonstrate the difference between a push and a pull force using visual aids, body movements, and classroom objects.
Materials
- Push Pull Power Slides
- Action Motion Cards (printed/laminated)
- Push Pull Sort Worksheet
- Classroom objects (wagon, door, balls, zippers)
SDC Adaptations
- Use hand-over-hand support for sorting.
- Emphasize high-contrast directional arrows.
- Incorporate "Total Physical Response" (TPR).
Teaching Sequence
1
Introduction & Hook (5 mins)
Start with the Action Motion Cards. Show the "Push" card and demonstrate pushing a chair. Ask students: "Is the chair moving away or toward me?" Repeat with "Pull" and a wagon.
2
Direct Instruction (10 mins)
Present the Push Pull Power Slides. Encourage students to perform the physical actions prompted in the slides (pushing the air, pulling the rope). Use the directional arrows to anchor the concept.
3
Guided Practice (15 mins)
Walk around the room. Find 3 things to push and 3 things to pull. Provide verbal praise: "Great job pushing that door!" or "I see you pulling your zipper!"
4
Independent Work (10 mins)
Distribute the Push Pull Sort Worksheet. Students cut out the emoji actions and glue them into the correct box. Provide pre-cut versions for students with fine motor challenges.