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Introduction to Forces

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Introduction to Forces

Introduction to Forces

Forces and motion illustration

🔍 Part 1: Understanding Forces

1. What is a force? Circle the best answer:

A type of energy

A push or pull on an object

A colour

A sound

2. Fill in the blanks using the words: push, pull, gravity

When you open a door, you ________ it. When you close a drawer, you ________ it. When you drop a ball, ________ makes it fall to the ground.

3. Which of these are examples of forces? Check all that apply:

Kicking a rugby ball

The colour red

Pulling a trolley at the supermarket

A loud noise

Gravity pulling you down

The number 5

🏃 Part 2: Forces in Action

4. Match each action with the type of force being used:
1. Opening a jar lid
2. Throwing a ball
3. Pulling a rope
4. Pressing a button
A. Push
B. Pull
C. Push
D. Push
5. What happens when you apply a force to an object? Circle the correct answer:

Nothing happens

The object can move or change shape

The object disappears

The object changes colour

6. Describe what force you would use in each situation:

a) To move a heavy box across the floor: _______________

b) To bring a book towards you: _______________

c) To make a swing move: _______________

🎨 Part 3: Drawing Forces

7. Draw arrows to show the direction of forces in this picture. Draw a person pushing a trolley:
8. Draw three examples of forces you can see in your classroom:

🏠 Part 4: Forces at Home

9. List five examples of forces you use at home. For each one, write whether it's a push or pull:
10. Explain what would happen if there was no gravity on Earth:
11. Think about friction (the force that slows things down). Where do you notice friction in your daily life?

🧠 Part 5: Thinking About Forces

12. True or False? Circle your answers:

a) Forces are invisible but we can see their effects. True / False

b) Only big objects can apply forces. True / False

c) Gravity only works on heavy objects. True / False

d) You use forces every day without thinking about it. True / False

13. Complete this sentence: "I notice forces are important because..."
14. Design a simple experiment to show how forces work. Describe what you would do:

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