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This passage aligns with NGSS K-PS2-1 by demonstrating how different strengths of pushes affect object motion through a classroom box-moving scenario. Students learn that combining forces in the same direction creates stronger pushes, while opposite pushes can cancel each other out. The story uses familiar classroom context to teach fundamental physics concepts about force and motion, making abstract concepts concrete for young learners.
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Sam helped move boxes in the classroom. He pushed a heavy box, but it barely moved. Then his friend Pat helped him push the same box from the same side. Together, their push was stronger and the box moved easily! When they pushed from opposite sides, the box didn't move at all.
Why did the box move better when Sam and Pat pushed together?
The box became lighterTheir push was strongerThe box had wheelsThey were tired
What happened when they pushed from opposite sides?
The box moved fastThe box moved slowlyThe box stayed stillThe box fell over
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