Forces Change How Things Move

Grade 2 Science Worksheet

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Read what happens. Circle what the push or pull does.

1.
A rolling ball hits a wall and bounces back.
- slows down
- starts moving
- changes direction
- speeds up
2.
A baby pushes a toy car on the floor.
- speeds up
- slows down
- starts moving
- changes direction
3.
A wagon rolls down a ramp and goes faster and faster.
- starts moving
- stops moving
- changes direction
- speeds up
4.
A driver turns the steering wheel.
- stops moving
- changes direction
- slows down
- speeds up
5.
A bat hits a pitched ball and it flies back.
- stops moving
- changes direction
- speeds up
- slows down
6.
A bike rolls onto gravel and slows.
- starts moving
- speeds up
- slows down
- stops moving
7.
A boy pushes a swing that is hanging still.
- speeds up
- starts moving
- changes direction
- stops moving
8.
A goalie catches a soccer ball in her hands.
- slows down
- starts moving
- stops moving
- changes direction

Forces Change How Things Move

Answer Key - Grade 2 Science Worksheet

Read what happens. Circle what the push or pull does.

1.
A rolling ball hits a wall and bounces back.
- slows down
- starts moving
- changes direction
- speeds up
2.
A baby pushes a toy car on the floor.
- speeds up
- slows down
- starts moving
- changes direction
3.
A wagon rolls down a ramp and goes faster and faster.
- starts moving
- stops moving
- changes direction
- speeds up
4.
A driver turns the steering wheel.
- stops moving
- changes direction
- slows down
- speeds up
5.
A bat hits a pitched ball and it flies back.
- stops moving
- changes direction
- speeds up
- slows down
6.
A bike rolls onto gravel and slows.
- starts moving
- speeds up
- slows down
- stops moving
7.
A boy pushes a swing that is hanging still.
- speeds up
- starts moving
- changes direction
- stops moving
8.
A goalie catches a soccer ball in her hands.
- slows down
- starts moving
- stops moving
- changes direction