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Types of Forces Vocabulary
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Types of Forces Vocabulary
📚 Part 1: Vocabulary List
Learn these important force words:
1. Force - A push or pull that can make things move or stop
2. Gravitational force - The force that pulls objects down towards Earth
3. Friction - A force that slows things down when surfaces rub together
4. Magnetic force - A force that can attract metal objects without touching them
5. Magnet - An object that can attract certain metals like iron
6. Attract - To pull something towards you
7. Resist - To push back against or slow down movement
8. Surface - The top or outside part of something
9. Investigation - A careful study to find out information
10. Observation - What you see, hear, or notice during an experiment
11. Prediction - A guess about what you think will happen
12. Experiment - A test to find out how something works
13. Variable - Something that can change in an experiment
14. Weight - How heavy something is (measured in kilograms or grams)
15. Motion - Movement from one place to another
🔗 Part 2: Match the Words with Definitions
Draw lines to match each word with its meaning:
1. Friction
2. Gravitational force
3. Magnetic force
4. Weight
5. Motion
6. Attract
A. Movement from place to place
B. How heavy something is
C. Force that pulls objects to Earth
D. Force that slows things down
E. To pull something towards you
F. Force that works without touching
✏️ Part 3: Fill in the Blanks
Use the vocabulary words to complete these sentences:
1. When you drop a ball, _____________ force pulls it down to the ground.
2. A _____________ can attract paper clips without touching them.
3. _____________ makes it harder to slide a box across a rough surface.
4. During an _____________, we test ideas to see what happens.
5. We measure _____________ in kilograms or grams.
6. When something moves from one place to another, it is in _____________.
🎨 Part 4: Drawing Activity
Choose ONE type of force and draw a picture showing it in action. Label your drawing and write one sentence explaining what is happening.
Choose from:
Gravitational force (something falling)
Friction (something sliding or stopping)
Magnetic force (magnet attracting objects)
Write your explanation here:
🔍 Part 5: True or False
Circle T for True or F for False:
1. Friction always helps things move faster. T / F
2. Gravitational force pulls objects towards Earth. T / F
3. Magnets can attract all types of materials. T / F
4. Weight is measured in metres. T / F
5. An observation is what you notice during an experiment. T / F
6. Motion means staying in the same place. T / F
💭 Part 6: Think and Write
1. Give an example of friction you see in everyday life:
2. What would happen if there was no gravitational force?
3. Name two objects that a magnet would attract:
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