Forces help explain how everything moves, falls, bounces, and stops. In this worksheet, students will explore two major types of force--contact (like friction and applied force) and noncontact (like gravity and magnetism). With kid-friendly definitions, examples, and real-world connections, this printable is perfect for upper elementary science lessons.
Subject:
Science
What Students Will Learn
- The definition of force
- The difference between contact and noncontact forces
- Examples of forces in everyday life
- How forces change motion
Learning Objectives
- Define and identify types of forces
- Distinguish between contact and noncontact forces
- Use scientific vocabulary to explain how forces affect motion
- Apply knowledge to real-world and illustrated examples
What’s Included
- 3 pages of illustrated reading material
- Vocabulary chart with 10 key terms
- Multiple choice and short answer questions
- Diagram analysis and real-life application section
- Challenge questions that promote critical thinking
- Complete answer key
Reading Level Guide for Teachers
This guide offers an approximate reading range to help educators match the text with student ability. These are informal estimates based on vocabulary, sentence structure, math usage, and conceptual difficulty—not official scores.
| Grade Level | Age Range | Estimated Readability Band |
|---|---|---|
| 5th–6th Grade | 10–12 years | Moderate vocabulary and scientific concepts |
This is an informal estimate provided to help educators match content to grade-level expectations. It is not based on any licensed or proprietary system.
Help explain how everything moves, falls, bounces, and stops in this forces worksheet.
Download: Contact and Noncontact Forces Worksheet
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