Passage
Grades K–2
How Things Move
Reading Passage · RL.1.1
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Forces and Motion Worksheets and Activities
Explore our Forces and Motion curriculum resources for grades K-5, including worksheets, activities, reading passages, games, and graphic organizers. This hub covers push and pull, balanced and unbalanced forces, gravity, magnetism, and Newton's Laws, helping students build a solid foundation in physical science across multiple grade levels.
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Interactive
Grades K–2
Daily Movement Sort
Game · K-PS2-2
$1.50
Passage
Grades K–2
Rolling and Sliding
Reading Passage · K-PS2
Free
Interactive
Grades K–2
Motion Actions Word Sort
Game · K-PS2-2
$1.50
Passage
Grades K–2
Billy's Bouncing Ball
Reading Passage · K-K-PS2-2
$1.50
Passage
Grades 1–8
The Mass of the Moon
Reading Passage · 5-PS2-1
$1.50
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Interactive
Grades 3–5
Strong Forces
Game
$1.50
Passage
Grades 3–5
The Mass of the Earth
Reading Passage · 5-PS2-1
$1.50
Worksheet
Grade 3
What Is a Magnet?
Worksheet · NGSS 3-PS2-3
$1.50
Interactive
Grades 3–5
Push or Pull Without Touch"
Game
$1.50
Passage
Grades 3–6
What is Motion?
Reading Passage
$1.50
Worksheet
Grade 3
Magnet Poles: North and South
Worksheet · NGSS 3-PS2-3
$1.50
Interactive
Grades 3–5
Magnet Solutions
Game
$1.50
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Passage
Grades 3–6
What is Relative Motion?
Reading Passage
$1.50
Worksheet
Grade 3
How Do Explorers Find Their Way
Worksheet · NGSS 3-PS2-3
$1.50
Interactive
Grades 3–5
Magnet Problem Solvers
Game
$1.50
Passage
Grades 3–6
What is Position?
Reading Passage
$1.50
Worksheet
Grade 3
Magnets in Everyday Life
Worksheet · NGSS 3-PS2-3
$1.50
Interactive
Grades 3–5
Movement Predictability Sort
Game
$1.50
Passage
Grades 3–6
What is Speed?
Reading Passage
$1.50
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Worksheet
Grade 3
Magnets: Pushes and Pulls
Worksheet · NGSS 3-PS2-3
$1.50
Interactive
Grades 3–5
Motion Patterns Word Sort
Game
$1.50
Passage
Grades 3–6
What is Direction?
Reading Passage
$1.50
Worksheet
Grade 3
What Sticks to a Magnet?
Worksheet · NGSS 3-PS2-3
$1.50
Interactive
Grades 3–5
Observing and Predicting Motion
Game
$1.50
Passage
Grades 3–6
Forces and Motion
Reading Passage
$1.50
Worksheet
Grade 3
How Strong Is a Magnet?
Worksheet · NGSS 3-PS2-3
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Worksheet
Grade 3
Magnets Through Things
Worksheet · NGSS 3-PS2-3
$1.50
Worksheet
Grade 3
Using Magnets to Solve a Problem
Worksheet · NGSS 3-PS2-4
$1.50
Worksheet
Grade 3
Magnets All Around You
Worksheet · NGSS 3-PS2-3
$1.50
Worksheet
Grade 3
Magnet Detectives — What Sticks
Worksheet · NGSS 3-PS2-3
$1.50
Worksheet
Grades 3–5
What Is Gravity- Activity
Worksheet · NGSS 5-PS2-1
$1.50
Worksheet
Grades 3–5
What Is a Gravitational Field
Worksheet · NGSS 5-PS2-1
$1.50
Passage
Grades 5–8
Newton (N) – The Unit of Force
Reading Passage · MS-PS3-5
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Worksheet
Grades 5–8
Newton's Laws of Motion
Worksheet · NGSS MS-PS2-2
$1.50
Passage
Grades 5–8
Friction
Reading Passage · MS-PS2-1
$1.50
Worksheet
Grades 5–8
Newton's Laws: True or False Challenge
Worksheet · NGSS MS-PS2-2
$1.50
Passage
Grades 5–8
Gravity
Reading Passage · MS-PS2-4
$1.50
Worksheet
Grades 5–8
Why Do Falling Objects Speed Up
Worksheet · NGSS MS-PS2-2
$1.50
Passage
Grades 5–8
What Is Force?
Reading Passage · MS-PS2-1
$1.50
Worksheet
Grades 5–8
Gravity's Role in the Solar System
Worksheet · NGSS MS-ESS1-2
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Passage
Grades 5–8
Isaac Newton
Reading Passage · MS-PS2-2
$1.50
Worksheet
Grades 5–8
Factors Affecting Gravitational Force
Worksheet · NGSS MS-PS2-2
$1.50
Passage
Grades 5–8
Newton's First Law
Reading Passage · MS-PS2-1
$1.50
Worksheet
Grades 5–8
Weight vs. Mass
Worksheet · NGSS MS-PS2-4
$1.50
Passage
Grades 5–8
Newton's Laws in Sports
Reading Passage · MS-PS2-1
$1.50
Worksheet
Grades 5–8
Gravity on Different Planets
Worksheet · NGSS MS-PS2-4
$1.50
Passage
Grades 5–8
Reference Points
Reading Passage · MS-PS2-2
$1.50
Passage
Grades 5–8
Balanced and Unbalanced Forces
Reading Passage · MS-PS2-1
$1.50
Passage
Grades 5–8
Air Resistance
Reading Passage · MS-PS2-1
$1.50
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About these Forces and Motion worksheets and activities
Forces and Motion concepts begin in the earliest grades with simple push and pull activities. Students classify everyday actions like opening a drawer or kicking a ball, learning that forces cause objects to move. As they progress, they explore balanced and unbalanced forces, gravity, and magnetism through hands-on sorting and problem-solving tasks. In upper elementary, students apply Newton's Laws of Motion to real-world phenomena such as rocket launches and inertia.
Related concepts include friction, motion patterns, gravitational fields, and magnetic solutions. Resources like word sorts, observation activities, and true/false challenges help students connect abstract ideas to concrete experiences. The progression from identifying forces to predicting motion and applying laws ensures a coherent understanding of how and why objects move.
What these worksheets cover
- Push and Pull
- Balanced and Unbalanced Forces
- Gravity
- Magnetism
- Newton's Laws
Using these in your classroom
Teachers can use this hub to differentiate instruction across a mixed-ability classroom. For whole-group lessons, select grade-appropriate reading passages or interactive games to introduce a concept. Small groups can work on word sorts or hands-on activities like magnet problem solvers. Centers offer independent practice with printable worksheets, while digital resources support intervention or review. Homework assignments can include motion pattern sorts or Newton's Laws challenges. Use the scaffolded resources for assessment, from simple push/pull sorts to complex force analysis, ensuring every student works at their level.
Standards alignment
These resources align with grade-level Common Core standards for physical science, covering key concepts such as forces, motion, and interactions from kindergarten through fifth grade.
Frequently asked questions
Are these Forces and Motion worksheets printable?
Yes, many of our Forces and Motion worksheets are printable and ready to use in your classroom. Some are also available as digital activities for online learning. While some resources are free, most require a paid Workybooks membership to access the full library.
Are these Forces and Motion worksheets for kids?
Absolutely. Our Forces and Motion worksheets for kids are designed for grades K-5, with age-appropriate activities that build from simple push/pull recognition to Newton's Laws. Each resource is teacher-authored and standards-aligned to support young learners.
How do I choose the right level for my students?
Each resource is labeled by grade level and skill focus. Start with push and pull for early grades, then progress to balanced forces, gravity, magnetism, and Newton's Laws for upper grades. You can also use the previews to gauge difficulty and differentiate within your classroom.
Can I use these resources for assessment?
Yes, many resources like true/false challenges, word sorts, and observation activities work well as formative or summative assessments. They help you check understanding of key concepts such as inertia, gravitational fields, and force types.