Key Stage 2Ages 7-11Science

Free Forces Worksheets for Key Stage 2

Push, pull, gravity, and motion. Download free printable science worksheets designed for Key Stage 2 students (ages 7-11), aligned to the UK National Curriculum.

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What Your Child Will Learn

Measure forces using a newton meter

Understand balanced and unbalanced forces

Explain how gravity, friction, and air resistance affect motion

Plan and carry out fair test investigations into forces

Sample Forces Questions for Key Stage 2

Here are examples of the types of questions your child will practice:

What is friction?

easyshort answer

What is gravity?

mediumshort answer

How does air resistance affect falling objects?

mediumshort answer

Explain why objects float

hardshort answer

What are balanced and unbalanced forces?

hardshort answer

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Skills Your Child Will Build

Physics understanding

Cause and effect

Scientific enquiry

Prediction

Real-World Applications

Understanding forces helps children in everyday situations:

Sports

Engineering

Safety

Understanding machines

Common Mistakes to Watch For

Help your child avoid these common forces mistakes:

!Confusing mass and weight
!Forgetting balanced vs unbalanced forces
!Friction direction errors
!Misusing Newton's laws

Learning Progression

These forces skills prepare students for secondary school, where they will encounter more challenging applications and abstract concepts.

Sample Forces Worksheets

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Year 5 Forces Worksheet - Intermediate

Key Stage 2 · intermediate difficulty

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Activity 1: Gravity: Mass and Weight

Gravity is a non-contact force that pulls objects towards Earth. Mass is the amount of matter in an object; weight is the force of gravity acting on it. Use the facts in each question to give a clear answer.

1. A rucksack has a mass of 2 kg on Earth. If it is taken to the Moon, will its mass change? Explain why. ______

2. An astronaut weighs less on the Moon than on Earth. What does this tell you about the Moon’s gravitational pull compared with Earth’s? ______

3. A ball is released from a hand and falls to the ground. Which force causes it to fall? ______

4. A book rests on a table. Is Earth’s gravitational pull still acting on the book? Explain your answer. ______

5. Two objects have the same mass. One is on Earth and one is on the Moon. Which object has the greater weight? ______

Activity 2: Resistance and Friction

Air resistance and water resistance act against movement through air and water. Friction acts between surfaces that touch. For each situation, identify the force and explain how it affects the movement.

1. A cyclist rides downhill and feels the air pushing against their body. Name this force and say which way it acts compared with the cyclist’s movement. ______

2. A swimmer moves through a pool. What resistance acts against the swimmer’s movement? ______

3. A toy car rolls across a carpet and slows down. Which force between the car and carpet helps slow it? ______

4. A parachute opens as a skydiver falls. How does the larger parachute affect air resistance? ______

5. A boat has a smooth, pointed front. Explain how this shape can help reduce water resistance. ______

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Tips for Teaching Forces

1Demonstrate with real objects: push a book, pull a string

2Balanced forces = no change in motion

3Newton's second law: F = ma is the key equation

4Friction investigations with surfaces of varying roughness

Forces for Other Age Groups

Early Years

Ages 0-2

Nursery

Ages 3-4

Reception

Ages 4-5

Key Stage 1

Ages 5-7

Key Stage 3

Ages 11-14

GCSE

Ages 14-16

A-Level

Ages 16-18

Frequently Asked Questions

What forces topics are covered in these worksheets?▼

Our forces worksheets for Key Stage 2 cover all aspects of push, pull, gravity, and motion as required by the UK National Curriculum. Each worksheet is designed to build skills progressively from foundation to challenge level.

Are these forces worksheets suitable for Key Stage 2?▼

Yes, these worksheets are specifically designed for Key Stage 2 students (ages 7-11). The content difficulty and question types are carefully matched to National Curriculum expectations for this age group.

How can I use these forces worksheets effectively?▼

We recommend 15-20 minutes of focused practice per session. Use the worksheets to reinforce concepts taught at school, identify areas needing more practice, and build confidence. Every worksheet includes an answer key for easy self-assessment.

Do the forces worksheets include answer keys?▼

Yes, every worksheet comes with a complete answer key on a separate page. This makes it easy for parents to check homework, teachers to mark work, and students to self-assess their understanding.

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