If you’re introducing balanced and unbalanced forces, this cut-and-paste worksheet is a great way to help students visualize and understand the concept in a hands-on way. It’s especially helpful for reinforcing key ideas in your force and motion unit.

Balanced And Unbalanced Worksheets

Ideal for 2nd to 5th grade, the activity includes short, age-appropriate sentences and a layout that’s easy for students to follow on their own or in small groups.

Here’s what’s included:

  • 1 worksheet + answer key
  • 10 clear examples (5 balanced forces, 5 unbalanced forces)
  • Simple language and student-friendly design
  • Easy-to-follow directions for independent practice

Use it during: Science centers, Lessons on force, motion, and Newton’s Laws, Review days or no-prep sub plans, Interactive science notebooks (just cut, sort, and glue into any page). I’ve used this activity after introducing push and pull experiments, and it really helps students make the connection between real-world motion and the science behind it.