Description:

Make learning about the different types of forces engaging with this card sort! This interactive and collaborative types of forces card sort is perfect for the beginning of any forces and motion unit. It includes 36 cards featuring real-life scenarios of the following forces: applied force, friction, normal force, gravity, tension, spring force, buoyancy, air resistance, magnetic force, and electric force. And, there are two sorting options: 1) sort into 10 different categories of forces, or 2) sort into contact and non-contact forces. This activity is designed to spark class discussions and solidify students understanding.

What's Included:

• Type of Forces Card Sort directions
• 36 Type of Forces Card Sort printable cards in black/white and color (editable PowerPoint file and PDF file)
• Type of Forces student recording sheet in full size and half size for science notebooks (editable PowerPoint file and PDF file)
• Answer key

Why Teachers Love It:

• Engages students right away
• Reinforces types of forces in a non-lecture format
• Encourages critical thinking about forces
• Easy prep—just print and go!

How I Like to Use This Product:

I like to use this lesson after students read about the types of forces in the Types of Forces Slides and Handout resource. This gets students excited and talking about forces and is a great way for them to practice identifying forces.

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