Push and Pull Forces Worksheet for 10-Year-Old Science Students

Instructions

Let's explore push and pull forces! Answer the questions and complete the activities below.

1. Understanding Forces

What is a force?
What are some examples of things you push or pull every day?

2. Identify the Forces

Look at the following situations and write whether it is a push or pull force: - A cat pushing a ball with its paw: - A rope pulling a wagon: - A boy kicking a soccer ball: - A dog pulling its leash:

3. Force in Action

Draw a simple picture of an object being pushed or pulled (you can use arrows to show the direction of the force):

4. Think About It

Why do you need to push harder to move a heavy box compared to a light box?

5. Force Match

Match the words on the left with the correct description on the right:

1. Push    a) A force that moves something toward you
2. Pull    b) A force that moves something away from you

Write your answers here: 1. _____ 2. _____

6. Story Time

Imagine you are playing tug-of-war with your friend. Write a short story about what happens when you pull the rope and why it moves or doesn't move: