In the Year 1 physical sciences unit on push and pull forces, students encounter vocabulary that helps them understand basic concepts of force and movement.

These 16 words and definitions can help students describe actions and observations in experiments or discussions about push and pull forces.

• Push
• Pull
• Force
• Motion
• Move
• Direction
• Object
• Speed
• Slow
• Fast
• Friction
• Gravity
• Stop
• Change
• Slide
• Roll