Pushing and pulling: push or pull?

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Description
Move animals from a boat to their new home in a zoo. Put them on a cart, then use monkeys to push or pull them up a hill. Put the monkey on the side of the cart needed to move the animal up the hill. For example, put a monkey on the left to push a koala or on the right to pull a kiwi. This learning object is the first in a series of three objects that progressively increase in difficulty.
Objective

Students investigate the meaning of 'push' and 'pull' forces.
Students apply a force to move an object that is at rest.

Curriculum Information

K to 12
Grade 3
Science
Force and Motion
Learners, Students

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