Description
Make learning about forces and motion engaging and interactive with this Google Classroom activity pack! Perfect for 3rd-grade students, this no-prep, standards-aligned resource explores how forces act on objects, how multiple forces interact, and how net force determines an object’s movement.
With editable reading passages, drag-and-drop tasks, and short-answer questions, students will gain a deeper understanding of how forces impact motion while developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills. These hands-on, interactive activities make science lessons easy to plan and fun to teach!
3rd Grade Force & Motion Passages & Activities Includes the Following Google Slides:
- Editable reading passages
- KWL Chart
- Drag-&-drop: identify types of force
- Drag-&-drop: answer the questions about force (what is it/what does it cause/how many forces act on it)
- Short answer: Brainstorm examples of forces
- Drag-&-drop: 2 Google Slides identifying if the picture is a push or a pull
- Drag-&-drop: finish the sentences about net force
- Drag-&-drop: identify if the picture shows zero net force or not
- Brainstorm: create examples of zero net force and not zero net force
Why Teachers Love these 3rd Grade Force & Motion Activities:
- No Prep: Ready-to-assign on Google Classroom™, Canvas, or Schoology
- Engaging & Interactive: Includes drag-and-drop tasks, visual prompts, and short-answer questions
- Flexible Use: Perfect for independent practice, science centers, or early finishers
- Real-World Connections: Encourages students to think critically about how forces impact objects in everyday life
Ideal For:
- Introducing Key Concepts: Simplifies teaching about forces, motion, and net force
- Independent Work: Students complete interactive activities at their own pace
- Science Centers: Digital, hands-on tasks make learning about forces and motion exciting
- Early Finishers: Keeps learners engaged with meaningful, self-checking tasks
- Sub Plans: Stress-free, ready-to-go activities for substitute days
- Assessment Prep: Reinforces key concepts for quizzes and tests
Standards Covered:
- SOL 3.7: The student will investigate and understand that the direction and size of force affects the motion of an object. Key ideas include a) multiple forces may act on an object; b) the net force on an object determines how an object moves;
This Forces & Motion Activity Pack makes learning about this important science topic engaging and effective. With interactive activities, real-world examples, and standards-aligned content, it’s a must-have for your science classroom!
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