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Grade 3scienceStudents identify how pushes, pulls, and friction can change an object's speed, direction, or motion.

Forces and Motion

Practice forces and motion with 10 problems, an answer key, and a free printable PDF for Grade 3.

10 problems · Standards: 3-PS2-1, 3-PS2-2 · Difficulty: medium

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Highlights

Grade
Grade 3
Subject
science
Pages
2 · worksheet + answer key
Answer key
✅ Included
Class time
about 15 min

What's inside

  1. 1. Maya pushes a toy car forward on a smooth table. What happens to the car?
  2. 2. Ben pulls a wagon toward himself. Which direction does the wagon move?
  3. 3. A soccer ball is rolling across the grass. The grass creates friction. What will happen to the ball's speed?
  4. 4. Lisa pushes a book to the right across her desk. What direction does the book move?
  5. 5. A sled is sliding down a snowy hill. The child pushes on the sled to make it go faster. What happens to the sled's speed?
  6. 6. A marble is rolling on a wooden floor. The marble hits a thick carpet. What will happen to the marble when it reaches the carpet?

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The free PDF includes all 2 pages — every problem plus the full answer key.

What’s included

  • 10 problems across 2 pages (worksheet + answer key)
  • Answer key included — every answer, ready to check
  • Standards: 3-PS2-1, 3-PS2-2
  • Skill: Students identify how pushes, pulls, and friction can change an object's speed, direction, or motion.
  • Suggested use: classwork, homework, or sub plans

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