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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:

1

What is friction?

easyshort answer
2

What is gravity?

mediumshort answer
3

How does air resistance affect falling objects?

mediumshort answer
4

Explain why objects float

hardshort answer
5

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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Forces - Push and Pull

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Forces - Push and Pull

Key Stage 2 · intermediate difficulty

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Activity 1: Push or Pull?

Write if each action is a push or a pull

1. Opening a drawer → _______________
2. Kicking a football → _______________
3. Closing a door → _______________
4. Using a magnet to pick up a paperclip → _______________
5. Pushing a shopping trolley → _______________
6. Stretching an elastic band → _______________

Activity 2: Types of Forces

Match the force to its description

Gravity A force that slows things down
Friction A force that pulls objects to Earth
Air resistance A force between magnets
Magnetic force A force that slows falling objects
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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

More Science Topics for Key Stage 2

Human BodyPlantsAnimalsElectricityLightSound

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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