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This reading comprehension passage describes the three laws of motion as described by Sir Isaac Newton. The article and accompanying questions are the perfect supplement to teaching early physics concepts to your students.

This worksheet is all about the many ways objects can react to forces. Students will use phrases from a bank to describe the main responses of certain objects to described forces.

This anchor chart includes the basic definitions of push and pull forces, as well as the more advanced forms known as friction, gravity, magnetism, and buoyancy.

Answer questions about friction in regard to different types of surfaces, speed, and other important physics concepts.

Using this worksheet, students will determine whether sentences describe balanced or unbalanced forces. Definitions for both types are included at the top of the page. Students will also write specific descriptions of each type of force.

This science cloze activity requires students to choose the words from the bank that best complete the sentences. Words used are important science vocabulary words related to basic force and motion concepts, such as gravity, friction, and mass.

Complete the sentences about force and motion using the vocabulary words from the word bank. Not all words in the bank will be used.

Students will think about things they do and draw examples of a push and a pull. This worksheet includes definitions and example graphics for students to reference.

Cut out the eight picture cards at the bottom of the page. Then glue them to the correct side of the T-chart depending on what type of force they show.

Primary lines are provided on this worksheet for students to label each picture as either a "push" or a "pull."

This worksheet shows pictures of different actions. Students must circle either "push" or "pull" to identify what the picture is showing.

This anchor chart shows the definitions and examples of the two basic types of force, push and pull. This printable can be used as a coloring sheet or simply hung in the classroom to remind students what a push and a pull are.

Students will use this worksheet to practice calculating net force. They will then shade in the objects to show whether the forces are balanced or not.

Looking at pictures and descriptions of certain actions, students will draw and label arrows showing the directions of the action and reaction forces in different situations.

With this matching activity, students will draw lines to link the object missing a wheel to its correct counterpart.

On this printable page, students can draw any wheeled item they wish. At the bottom, they will complete the sentences by writing what they drew and how many wheels it has.

With this simple worksheet, students will look at five pictures and determine whether each object has wheels by circling yes or no.

With this printout, students can create their own unique truck, complete with wheels that spin! Just have them color and cut out the template, then attach the wheels with brass paper fasteners.

Students will look at 6 different images of objects with wheels and count the number of wheels on each item.

This handy anchor chart shows examples of how different types of energy can change form. It shows electrical to light (radiant), light to chemical, chemical to mechanical, mechanical to sound, sound to electrical, and electrical to heat (thermal).

The acronym Mrs. G. Chen is a helpful way to remember nine common forms of energy: mechanical, radiant, sound, gravitational, chemical, heat, electrical, and nuclear.

Use the formulas for gravitational potential energy (GPE) and kinetic energy to solve the word problems on this printable PDF.

The acronym CMELTS stands for chemical, mechanical, electrical, light, thermal, and sound, adding the chemical form of energy onto the common MELTS acronym. Use this anchor chart to help students develop a solid grasp on these six common forms of energy.

This worksheet shows a diagram of a person pushing a ball up a hill and rolling it over the other side. Students will use this illustration to answer questions about different points on the diagram in relation to potential and kinetic energy.

Cut out the squares at the bottom of this page and glue them into the correct side of the T-chart, depending on whether they show potential or kinetic energy.

MELTS stands for mechanical, electrical, light, thermal, and sound. This acronym can help students remember these five common forms of energy. This anchor chart serves as a handy reminder of what each of these forms of energy looks like.

Students will look at pictures of different items and actions. Then they will label whether each is mainly showing potential or kinetic energy.

This printout features two web charts. One is for potential energy and the other is for kinetic energy. Students will sort the types of energy into whether they are primarily potential or kinetic, and then draw pictures representing them.

With this worksheet, students will look at pictures to determine which type of energy is being converted into which other type. A word bank includes the types of energy that may be used.

This anchor chart shows the differences between kinetic and potential energy, with both visual illustrations and written examples to help students understand.

Students will read about six different scenarios involving transformation of energy. For each scenario, they will have to determine which type of energy is converting into which other type of energy.

This worksheet involves identifying which three forms of energy are being converted between in given situations. A word bank includes the types of energy to choose from: chemical, electrical, heat, light, mechanical, and sound.

Energy comes in many forms. With this worksheet, students will identify the type shown in each picture. A word bank lists the types they can choose from: chemical, electrical, heat, light, mechanical, and sound.

For the first part of this worksheet, students will draw objects or activities that involve converting between the given forms of energy. In the second part, they will describe examples of things they did recently that involved converted energy.

This printout includes short definitions for potential and kinetic energy at the top of the page. Below the definitions, students will read sentences and choose which type of energy is being described.

This anchor chart gives examples of potential energy, both in picture and written form. It also provides a definition and description for this type of energy, also known as the energy of position.

Make sure your students have a solid grasp on potential energy by having them complete this worksheet. There are fill-in-the-blank statements, as well as a section for identifying whether or not potential energy is being demonstrated.

Use this printout to review and test your students' understanding of kinetic energy. Pair it with our kinetic energy anchor chart to help your students learn the concepts, and then test them with this worksheet.

This printable anchor chart provides visual and written examples of kinetic energy in action. Students can use this anchor chart to learn the basics of the energy of motion or released energy.

Read and answer questions about the different types of coverings animals have, such as fur, blubber, scales, and feathers. Even coats of mucus are discussed!

Jim Thorpe was an inspiring athlete who was a member of the Sac and Fox Nation. Read about his interesting journey and amazing accomplishments. Then answer the reading comprehension questions that follow.

Use names of U.S. presidents to complete this engaging crossword puzzle. Clues include fill-in-the-blank sentences, hints about key parts of their presidencies, and the number president they were.

This fun Groundhog Day activity features an optional word bank and informative clues for groundhog-related terms. Words include shadow, forecast, woodchuck, hibernate, spring, and more!

Proofread this passage for mistakes in capitalization, punctuation, formatting, spelling, and more. This passage is intended for students in 5th through 8th grade, working on some more advanced proofreading concepts.

The vocabulary terms for this section of the book include ridge, rivulet, panic, gorge, driftwood, fierce, and more. Use each of them to complete this crossword puzzle. An optional word bank is included on a separate page, if you wish to provide it to students.

Use this part of the book's vocab words to fill in the spaces on this crossword puzzle. Clues are given for each of the words, and an optional word bank is included.

Use the vocabulary words from the first two chapters of the book to complete this fun crossword puzzle activity. Words include shallow, extension, tundra, turbulence, and more.

Use the vocabulary words from this part of the book A Long Walk to Water to complete the crossword. Clues include definitions and example sentences with the word missing.

Print out this biography of Maria Tallchief, a groundbreaking ballerina from the Osage Nation, and have your students answer the questions that follow.

With this worksheet, students will look around and identify the colors of different objects they see. They'll complete sentences with the color of their pencil, door, walls, and floor. They'll also write the color of their favorite shoes, jacket, shirt, and overall favorite color.