Drawing Friction Worksheet

A concise explanation defines friction as a force that slows movement when surfaces interact. Learners inspect several illustrations and draw an arrow at the location where friction occurs. To place and orient each arrow, they must infer the object’s intended motion and identify the opposing interaction. The visual response makes force direction concrete without requiring calculation or reproducing exact pictured scenarios in listing copy.

Year groups: Years 4–7
File type: PDF
Preparation: Print ready

Updated Aug 25, 2021

Subject: Physics, Science
Topic: Force and Motion, Energy
Resource types: Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables
Preparation: Print ready

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About this resource

This worksheet is a great way for students to learn about friction and how it works. With this worksheet, students will be able to see how friction works in a variety of different scenarios. This is a great resource for teachers who want to help their students learn about this important topic.

In the classroom

Teaching tips & learning objectives

Learning objectives

Identify where two surfaces create friction
Show the direction of an opposing force
Relate friction to slowed motion

Teaching tips

Have learners trace the intended motion with one finger before drawing the opposing arrow.
Ask what might change if either surface became smoother.

Skills covered

Friction — surface interaction resists motion.
Force direction — arrows represent opposition to movement.
Visual modeling — pictured situations are annotated scientifically.

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Concepts & topics

Core concepts

Friction force
Force arrows
Motion resistance

Topics

Force and Motion Energy

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