What Is a Force? KS2 Science PowerPoint – Forces Lesson 1

Description

Looking for a clear, engaging, and ready-to-teach KS2 / Elementary Science lesson on forces?

Teach students about pushes, pulls, gravity, friction, and magnetism with this engaging elementary science PowerPoint lesson. Includes interactive questions, vocabulary, independent activities, quizzes, and real-world examples perfect for KS2 / Grades 3–5 science lessons.

Perfect for KS2 Science lessons, this resource helps children understand how forces affect movement, speed, direction, and shape in everyday life.

Ideal for teachers, home educators, tutors, and intervention groups.

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This resource includes:

• Fully editable Forces PowerPoint
• Clear explanations of pushes and pulls
• Contact and non-contact forces
• Everyday examples of forces
• Scientific vocabulary
• Guided discussion questions
• Independent task
• Mini quiz
• Plenary activity
• Exit ticket
• Bright, engaging visuals
• Curriculum-linked KS2 Science content

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Topics covered:

• What is a force?
• Pushes
• Pulls
• Contact forces
• Non-contact forces
• Gravity
• Friction
• Magnetism
• How forces affect movement
• Everyday uses of forces

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Perfect for teaching:

• KS2 Science
• Forces unit
• Primary Science lessons
• Year 3 Science
• Year 4 Science
• Year 5 Science
• Year 6 Science
• Homeschool Science
• Science revision
• Classroom starters and plenaries

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Why teachers love this resource:

• Ready to teach
• Clear and child-friendly explanations
• Saves planning time
• Engaging and interactive
• Encourages scientific discussion
• Supports key scientific vocabulary
• Great for whole-class teaching

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File Type

PowerPoint (editable)