Loading please wait

The smart way to improve grades

Comprehensive & curriculum aligned

Try an activity or get started for free

Investigate Falling Objects

In this worksheet, students will be learning about the force of gravity through observation and experiments.

'Investigate Falling Objects' worksheet

Key stage:  KS 2

Year:  Year 5 Science worksheets

Curriculum topic:   Forces

Curriculum subtopic:   Gravity

Popular topics:   Physics worksheets

Difficulty level:  

Worksheet Overview

In this activity, we will be learning about gravity. 

 

"Gravity gets me down!"  Did Sir Isaac Newton say that?  

 

Well, maybe not, but it's certainly true that 'down' is due to gravity.

 

Isaac Newton under apple tree

 

When a force is applied to an object, it moves.

 

The size of a force can be measured using a force meter which is sometimes called a Newton meter.

 

They look like this!

 

force meter

 

Sir Isaac Newton was a famous British scientist who is credited with writing many important laws about gravity and other forces. According to a famous story, Newton sat under an apple tree and was hit on the head by a falling apple!

 

 He realised that the apple fell to the ground as a result of a force, which he later termed gravity.

 

Newton proposed several important laws which are still used by scientists today.

 

You may know that forces are measured in Newtons (N), after Sir Isaac Newton.

 

OK, let's find out about Fantastic Forces!

 

scientist

What is EdPlace?

We're your National Curriculum aligned online education content provider helping each child succeed in English, maths and science from year 1 to GCSE. With an EdPlace account you’ll be able to track and measure progress, helping each child achieve their best. We build confidence and attainment by personalising each child’s learning at a level that suits them.

Get started
laptop

Popular Science topics

Try an activity or get started for free

  • National Tutoring Awards 2023 Shortlisted / Parents
    National Tutoring Awards 2023 Shortlisted
  • Private-Tutoring-WINNER-EducationInvestor-Awards / Parents
    Winner - Private Tutoring
  • Bett Awards Finalist / Parents
    Finalist
  • Winner - Best for Home Learning / Parents
    Winner - Best for Home Learning / Parents