Classify pushes and pulls
Second graders classify everyday interactions as pushes or pulls, developing the foundational understanding that forces change the motion of objects as part of the Force and Motion unit. Teachers can use this worksheet to consolidate hands-on exploration of how things move, making it an ideal follow-up to a simple experiment with toy cars or blocks. It builds the vocabulary and conceptual framework students need for more complex force and motion study in later grades.
Learning objectives
- Classify everyday interactions as either a push or a pull
- Describe how pushes and pulls change the speed or direction of an object
- Apply force vocabulary to explain observations from real-world examples
How to use this worksheet
- Select “Sign in / Sign up to download”, then sign in with Google or email to get the PDF from KiwiBee Printables.
- Print at home or in class for Grade 2; it's no-prep, with no extra materials needed.
- Hand it out as classwork, homework, or a quick warm-up.
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