Kindergarten Science Worksheets: Free Printable Science PDF Worksheets - Free Printable

Let’s solve this worksheet step by step.

Task: *Check off the pictures that are examples of a force.*

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What is a “force”?

In physics (even at a basic level for kids), a force is a push or a pull that can cause an object to:
- Start moving
- Stop moving
- Change direction
- Change shape

So we’re looking for pictures where something is being pushed, pulled, or affected by gravity or motion — basically, where there’s an interaction causing movement or change.

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Let’s go picture by picture:

#### 1. Two kids on a seesaw
✔ YES — This is a force.
The kids are pushing down on their sides, causing the seesaw to move up and down. Gravity and applied force are acting here.

#### 2. Girl on a swing, boy pushing her
✔ YES — This is a force.
The boy is applying a pushing force to make the swing move. The girl is also experiencing gravitational force as she swings.

#### 3. Apple tree with apples
✘ NO — Not an example of force in action.
The tree and apples are just sitting there. Unless an apple is falling (which it isn’t shown doing), this is static — no visible force causing motion. *(Note: Gravity is always acting, but since nothing is moving or interacting visibly, it’s not a good example for this level.)*

#### 4. Soccer ball on a ramp
✔ YES — This is a force.
Gravity is pulling the ball down the ramp. Even if it’s not rolling yet, the setup implies potential motion due to force. In many educational contexts, this counts as showing force (gravity).

#### 5. Pile of rocks
✘ NO — Not an example of force.
The rocks are just sitting still. No movement or interaction shown. No visible force acting *in the scene*.

#### 6. Girl pulling a suitcase
✔ YES — This is a force.
She is pulling the suitcase — that’s a clear example of applied force.

#### 7. Girl sliding down a slide
✔ YES — This is a force.
Gravity is pulling her down the slide. She’s moving because of a force.

#### 8. Bench next to a bus stop sign
✘ NO — Not an example of force.
It’s stationary. Nothing is being pushed, pulled, or moved. Just an object at rest.

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✔ Final Answer — Check these boxes:

✔️ Seesaw (top left)
✔️ Swing with pusher (top right)
✔️ Soccer ball on ramp (middle right)
✔️ Girl pulling suitcase (bottom middle right)
✔️ Girl sliding down slide (bottom left)

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✘ Do NOT check:

- Apple tree
- Pile of rocks
- Bench with bus sign

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💡 Teaching Tip:

This helps kids understand that force isn’t just “strength” — it’s any push or pull that causes change. Gravity, pushing, pulling — all count!

✔ Correctly checked pictures: 5 out of 8

You can now confidently mark those 5 boxes! 🎯