Interactive worksheet teaching the difference between push and pull forces with illustrated examples.

Let's solve this step by step based on the definitions provided:

> A push is a force that moves something farther away.
> A pull is a force that moves things closer.

We need to determine whether each activity involves a push or a pull force.

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1. Ring a doorbell

- You press the button, moving it inward.
- This is moving something closer (the button toward the inside).
- ✔ Pull

> Wait — actually, you're pressing it in, which is pushing it. But "pressing" is a push because you're applying force to move it *away* from your hand? No — wait: the button moves *into* the wall. So your hand is pushing it.

✔ Push

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2. Hammer

- You swing the hammer and hit something (like a nail).
- The hammer moves forward to strike.
- You are pushing the hammer forward.
- ✔ Push

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3. Rake leaves

- You pull the rake toward you to gather leaves.
- The leaves are moved closer to you.
- ✔ Pull

> But sometimes people push rakes. However, typically when raking, you pull the rake backward. So yes — Pull

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4. Get a tissue

- You pull a tissue out of a box.
- You're pulling it toward you.
- ✔ Pull

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5. Walk a dog

- You hold the leash and walk forward.
- The dog pulls you or you pull the dog?
- Usually, you pull the dog gently with the leash.
- The dog is pulled toward you.
- ✔ Pull

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6. Throw a ball

- You throw the ball forward — you push it away from your body.
- ✔ Push

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7. Tug

- Tug-of-war: both sides are pulling the rope toward themselves.
- So it’s a pull.
- ✔ Pull

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8. Staple

- You press down on the stapler to drive staples into paper.
- You’re pushing down.
- ✔ Push

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9. Zip a zipper

- When zipping up, you pull the slider along the track.
- You're pulling the two sides together.
- ✔ Pull

> Even though you might be pulling the slider, you're closing the gap — bringing things together → Pull

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10. Mow the lawn

- You push a lawnmower forward.
- You apply force to move it away from you.
- ✔ Push

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11. Pedal a bike

- You push down on the pedals.
- Your foot applies a push force downward.
- This turns the wheel.
- ✔ Push

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Final Answers:

| Activity | Force |
|----------------------|-------|
| Ring a doorbell | Push |
| Hammer | Push |
| Rake leaves | Pull |
| Get a tissue | Pull |
| Walk a dog | Pull |
| Throw a ball | Push |
| Tug | Pull |
| Staple | Push |
| Zip a zipper | Pull |
| Mow the lawn | Push |
| Pedal a bike | Push |

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✔ Correct answers:
- Push: ring a doorbell, hammer, throw a ball, staple, mow the lawn, pedal a bike
- Pull: rake leaves, get a tissue, walk a dog, tug, zip a zipper

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