AC9S1U03

Physical sciences

describe pushes and pulls in terms of strength and direction and predict the effect of these forces on objects’ motion and shape

Elaborations

AC9S1U03_E1observing and manipulating everyday objects such as playground equipment, toys, windows or doors and identifying the forces used to move these objects
AC9S1U03_E2investigating how the design of age-appropriate sporting equipment such as paddles, plastic bats and racquets help to produce stronger pushes and pulls
AC9S1U03_E3recognising that pushing or pulling on an object can start or stop its motion or change its direction of travel
AC9S1U03_E4exploring ways the shape of playdough can be changed when pushed or pulled
AC9S1U03_E5designing playground equipment, toys or games and representing push and pull forces involved using models, digital drawings or role-play
AC9S1U03_E6investigating the push and pull movements of traditional First Nations Australians children’s instructive toys
AC9S1U03_E7exploring how traditional Asian toys and games such as a kendama, Daruma Otoshi or shuttlecock are played using a push or pull