Passage
Grades 1–8
The Mass of the Moon
Reading Passage · 5-PS2-1
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Gravity Worksheets and Activities
Explore our collection of gravity curriculum resources for grades K-8, including worksheets, activities, reading passages, and games. These teacher-authored materials help students understand gravitational force, from basic concepts to complex applications across the solar system.
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Passage
Grades 3–5
The Mass of the Earth
Reading Passage · 5-PS2-1
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Worksheet
Grades 3–5
What Is Gravity- Activity
Worksheet · NGSS 5-PS2-1
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Worksheet
Grades 3–5
What Is a Gravitational Field
Worksheet · NGSS 5-PS2-1
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Passage
Grades 5–8
Gravity
Reading Passage · MS-PS2-4
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Worksheet
Grades 5–8
Why Do Falling Objects Speed Up
Worksheet · NGSS MS-PS2-2
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Passage
Grades 5–8
Mass vs Weight
Reading Passage · MS-PS2-4
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Grades 5–8
Gravity's Role in the Solar System
Worksheet · NGSS MS-ESS1-2
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Grades 5–8
Factors Affecting Gravitational Force
Worksheet · NGSS MS-PS2-2
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Grades 5–8
Weight vs. Mass
Worksheet · NGSS MS-PS2-4
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Grades 5–8
Gravity on Different Planets
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About these Gravity worksheets and activities
Gravity is a foundational science concept that begins with simple observation in early grades and deepens into quantitative reasoning by middle school. In kindergarten through second grade, students explore gravity as a force that pulls objects down, using hands-on activities and simple experiments. As they progress to grades 3-5, they investigate factors affecting gravitational force, weight vs. mass, and why falling objects speed up. By grades 6-8, students analyze gravitational fields, gravity's role in the solar system, and the relationship between mass and distance.
Our resources build skills such as asking questions, planning investigations, analyzing data, and constructing explanations. Related concepts include mass, weight, force, motion, orbits, and planetary science. The materials are scaffolded to support differentiation, with printable and digital options that are classroom-ready and no-prep for teachers.
Using these in your classroom
Teachers can use this hub to select resources at the right level for their class or to differentiate across a mixed-ability room. Use the same topic with different activities: simpler worksheets and games for whole-group introduction, reading passages and graphic organizers for small groups and literacy centers, and independent practice for homework or review. Digital resources work well for assessment or intervention, while printable versions are ideal for hands-on centers. The progression allows you to pull materials from multiple grade levels to meet individual student needs, making it easy to scaffold from basic to advanced concepts.
Standards alignment
These resources align with grade-level Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards for physical science, covering disciplinary core ideas about forces and interactions from kindergarten through eighth grade.
Frequently asked questions
Are these Gravity worksheets printable?
Yes, many of our Gravity worksheets are printable and can be downloaded as PDFs. Some resources are free, while others require a paid Workybooks membership. You can also use digital versions for online assignments.
Are these Gravity worksheets for kids in all elementary grades?
Absolutely. Our Gravity worksheets for kids span from kindergarten through eighth grade. Each resource is labeled with a grade range, so you can easily find materials appropriate for your students, whether they are just beginning to learn about gravity or exploring gravitational fields.
Do you have activities beyond worksheets?
Yes, the page includes reading passages, games, graphic organizers, and hands-on activities. These resources are designed to engage students in multiple ways, from independent practice to collaborative small-group work.
How can I use these resources for different grade levels in one classroom?
The hub is organized by topic, not just grade, so you can select resources that match each student's readiness. For example, use a simple sorting activity for struggling learners and a more complex reading passage for advanced students, all on the same gravity concept.