Forces Change How Things Move

Grade 2 Science Worksheet - Building Confidence

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

1.
A baby pushes a toy car on the floor.
- stops moving
- starts moving
- slows down
2.
A child pushes a rolling ball sideways to steer it.
- slows down
- changes direction
- speeds up
3.
The driver eases off the gas and the car slows.
- stops moving
- starts moving
- slows down
4.
A rolling marble hits a wall and stops.
- stops moving
- speeds up
- changes direction
5.
A goalie catches a soccer ball in her hands.
- stops moving
- starts moving
- changes direction
6.
A rolling ball hits a wall and bounces back.
- changes direction
- speeds up
- stops moving
7.
A pinball bounces off a bumper.
- changes direction
- stops moving
- starts moving
8.
A driver turns the steering wheel.
- changes direction
- slows down
- starts moving

Answer Key - Grade 2 Science Worksheet - Building Confidence

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

1.
A baby pushes a toy car on the floor.
- stops moving
- starts moving
- slows down
2.
A child pushes a rolling ball sideways to steer it.
- slows down
- changes direction
- speeds up
3.
The driver eases off the gas and the car slows.
- stops moving
- starts moving
- slows down
4.
A rolling marble hits a wall and stops.
- stops moving
- speeds up
- changes direction
5.
A goalie catches a soccer ball in her hands.
- stops moving
- starts moving
- changes direction
6.
A rolling ball hits a wall and bounces back.
- changes direction
- speeds up
- stops moving
7.
A pinball bounces off a bumper.
- changes direction
- stops moving
- starts moving
8.
A driver turns the steering wheel.
- changes direction
- slows down
- starts moving