Learn about forces with these links to free to use educational science games and activities. Use on your white board for fun whole class ks1 lessons. 5-7 year olds will love the interactive and practical science lessons.
Force Labeller Interactive
The playground is full of forces in action. Use the magnifying glass to focus in on one action and then label the forces using text and the arrows.
Forces And Movement Interactive
Another interactive experiment and quiz comparing pushing and using a gradient.
Identifying Forces Lesson Plan
This activity asks the pupils to identify the forces used to move an object. Several examples are given where the force (push, pull or twist) needs to be identified, eg to push a door open. The pupils are then asked to sort a collection of toys into those which are used by pulling or pushing.
Pushes And Pulls Interactive
An interactive experiment and quiz exploring the difference between pushing and pulling.
Pushing And Pulling Lesson Plan
Through doing the activities in this pack, pupils should: know the difference between pushing and pulling, understand the effects of pushing and pulling on stationary objects, be able to predict what will happen when a toy car is pushed, be able to draw conclusions from an investigation and relate what they have learned to everyday occurrences.
Rocket Mice Lesson Plan
In this activity you can make a paper mouse hit the ceiling using forces and the power of air. Lesson plan with downloadable instructions and templates.
