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Push and Pull Forces Worksheet (Grade 3)

Free printable push and pull worksheet for Grade 3. Students learn that forces are pushes and pulls and explore gravity and friction.

Grade 3 · Science worksheet
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Push and Pull Forces Worksheet

A force is a push or a pull. Gravity and friction are forces too. Sort each one and fill in the blanks.

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  1. 1.
    What force pulls everything down toward the Earth?
  2. 2.
    A push or a pull that makes something move is called a ___.
  3. 3.
    What force slows things down when they rub together?
  4. 4.
    True or false: Gravity is why a dropped ball falls to the ground.
  5. 5.
    When you kick a ball, you give it a ___.
  6. 6.
    Do you push or pull a shopping cart in front of you?
    • a) push
    • b) pull
  7. 7.
    Is opening a drawer a push or a pull?
    • a) push
    • b) pull
  8. 8.
    Friction between your shoes and the ground helps you not ___.
  9. 9.
    A bigger push makes a ball roll ___ (faster or slower)?
    • a) faster
    • b) slower
  10. 10.
    Do you push or pull a door open toward you?
    • a) push
    • b) pull
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