Grade 1 · Science · On Level
Free Forces & Engineering worksheet - version 14
Grade 1 forces & engineering practice with original, difficulty-matched questions. This printable version includes 8 grade-appropriate questions and a separate answer sheet.
Forces & Engineering
Grade 1 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-AOUN06-13JF
1.Explain “force” in your own words.
2.Explain “unbalanced forces” in your own words.
3.Explain “friction” in your own words.
4.Explain “balanced forces” in your own words.
5.Explain “potential energy” in your own words.
6.Explain “gravity” in your own words.
7.Explain “simple machine” in your own words.
8.Explain “electric circuit” in your own words.
Answers and teaching notes
Use the answers to check the work after the learner finishes. For writing prompts, the guide describes what a strong response should include.
Show answers for version 14
- Explain “force” in your own words.a push or pull that can change motion
- Explain “unbalanced forces” in your own words.forces producing a nonzero net force
- Explain “friction” in your own words.a force opposing motion between surfaces
- Explain “balanced forces” in your own words.forces with zero net effect on motion
- Explain “potential energy” in your own words.stored energy based on position or condition
- Explain “gravity” in your own words.an attractive force between masses
- Explain “simple machine” in your own words.a device that changes the size or direction of a force
- Explain “electric circuit” in your own words.a complete path through which electric charge can move
Worked example
Identify forces, constraints, and evidence from a test before revising a design.
Common mistake
Changing several variables at once and losing a fair comparison.
Helpful hint
Change one feature and measure the result.