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5th Grade Gravity Forces worksheets

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Gravity Forces

Grade 5 Science Worksheet

NameDate

Read each description. Circle the force it is about.

1.
Pulls a paper clip to a magnet.
- gravity
- friction
- magnetic force
2.
Makes water flow downhill.
- gravity
- friction
- magnetic force
3.
Makes a rough surface hard to slide on.
- gravity
- friction
- magnetic force
4.
Is greater on sandpaper than on ice.
- gravity
- friction
- magnetic force
5.
Pulls a magnet to a steel cabinet.
- gravity
- friction
- magnetic force
6.
Works across a gap without touching.
- gravity
- friction
- magnetic force
7.
Makes your hands warm when you rub them together.
- gravity
- friction
- magnetic force
8.
Works on iron and steel objects.
- gravity
- friction
- magnetic force
9.
Makes a compass needle turn.
- gravity
- friction
- magnetic force
10.
Causes a book to fall off a table.
- gravity
- friction
- magnetic force

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About this worksheet

A force is a push or a pull. Gravity is the pull of Earth that draws objects toward its center, which is why dropped things fall and why the Moon stays in orbit. Friction is a force that slows things down when two surfaces rub together. A magnetic force is the push or pull between magnets, or between a magnet and iron or steel, and it works without touching.

On this fifth grade sheet a child reads ten descriptions and circles whether each is about gravity, friction or magnetic force. Each version has different descriptions, and the answer key gives every answer.

What your child will learn

Know that a force is a push or a pull
Know that gravity pulls toward Earth's center
Know that friction slows things that rub
Know what magnets do

NGSS standard: 5-PS2-1

Worked example

A dropped ball falls to the floor because of gravity. A sled that slows on grass is slowed by friction. A paper clip that jumps to a magnet is pulled by magnetic force.

Common mistake

Thinking gravity pushes things down, when it pulls them toward the center of Earth, or mixing friction up with gravity.

Helpful hint

Falling or pulled to Earth: gravity. Rubbing and slowing: friction. Pulling iron without touching: magnetic force.

Earlier: Stars and Apparent Brightness

Questions parents ask

What is the most common mistake with gravity forces?

Thinking gravity pushes things down, when it pulls them toward the center of Earth, or mixing friction up with gravity.

How can I help my child with gravity forces?

Falling or pulled to Earth: gravity. Rubbing and slowing: friction. Pulling iron without touching: magnetic force.

Are these 5th grade science worksheets free to print?

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