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Pushes and pulls


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Curriculum relevance

England

Key Stage 1
Programme of study: Science
Sc4 Physical processes; Forces and motion
  • 2b: that both pushes and pulls are examples of forces
  • 2c: to recognise that when things speed up, slow down or change direction, there is a cause
QCA scheme of work primary science unit 1E: Pushes and pulls

Wales

Key Stage 1
Programme of study: Science
Physical processes; Forces and motion
  • 2.2: that a push or a pull can make something speed up, slow down or change direction
  • 2.3: that both pushes and pulls are examples of forces
Northern Ireland

Key Stage 1
Programme of study: Science and technology
Physical processes; Forces and energy
  • a: explore forces which push, pull or make things move
  • c: explore how pushes and pulls make things speed up or stop
Scotland

Environmental studies: 5-14 National guidelines
Science; Energy and forces; Forces and their effects
  • Level A: give examples of pushing and pulling, floating and sinking
  • Level B: describe the effect that a push and pull can have on the direction, speed or shape of an object


 
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