Push and Pull Forces

Design Challenge

Engineering

Students will use the engineering design process and their knowledge of push & pull forces to build a device to either push a cup and / or pull a cup without touching it with their hands!

Concepts at a Glance

Use the engineering design process and the ADST curriculum to solve a problem
Apply knowledge of push and pulls to create something to either push or pull a cup.

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Curriculum Connections

Effects of pushes/ pulls

How things move (e.g. bounce, roll, slide)

On movement, effects of size, shape, and materials on movement.

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Materials

Students can use anything they can find in the classroom

Examples:

LEGO blocks
Math manipulatives
Popsicle Sticks
Cardboard
Toilet paper rolls
Pipe cleaners
Tissue paper
Newspaper
Straws
Foam sheets
String
Tape (Can be pre-cut so students can grab and go as needed)

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Activity Instructions

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Lesson Plan

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