Forces: Dash Pushes and Pulls (Gr. K-1)

Description

In this lesson, students will learn the definition of push and pull. Students will then experiment to see how much weight Dash can push and pull.

Objectives

  • Define the terms push and pull
  • Experiment to determine how much weight Dash can push and pull
  • Make predictions about the outcome of the experiment and then compare the results to their predictions
  • Use the Go app to have Dash push and pull objects
  • Compare and contrast the amount of weight Dash can push to the amount Dash can pull

Lesson Procedure

  • Class 1: Pushing with the Bulldozer (60 minutes)
  • Class 2: Pulling with the Tow Hook (60 minutes)

Curriculum Connections Summary

  • Ontario - Mathematics - Algebra (Coding) & Science
  • Quebec - Science
  • New Brunswick - Science
  • Nova Scotia - Science & ICT
  • Alberta - Science & ICT
  • British Columbia - Science & ADST
  • Manitoba - Science
  • Prince Edward Island - Science
  • Saskatchewan - Science
  • Newfoundland & Labrador - Science
  • Yukon Territories - Follow's B.C.'s Curriculum
  • Northwest Territories - Follows Alberta's Curriculum
  • Nunavut - Follows Alberta's Curriculum


 

Robots and Accessories

Dash Bulldozer Bar Tow Hook

Other Supplies

  • Blocks (or other small items for Dash to push and pull, such as pads of sticky notes, small boxes of crayons, rolls of masking tape, etc.—at least 10 per group )
  • Dash Push worksheets (1 per group)
  • Dash Pull worksheets (1 per group)
  • Pencils
  • Paper
  • Duct tape
  • Tow Hooks
  • Bulldozers
  • String/yarn
  • Hole punch
  • Projector or interactive display with mirroring capability
  • [Optional] access to Twitter and Instagram
  • [Optional] Wonder Reflection Journal worksheet
  • Tablets - See Tablet Compatibility

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