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3rd grade science worksheet on compression and tension with fill-in-the-blank vocabulary and a hands-on building activity.
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Compression and Tension

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This printable science worksheet introduces 3rd graders to compression and tension through vocabulary practice and a hands-on structure-building activity. Students fill in blanks about loads, forces, and triangles, then design and test a structure, label its components, and reflect on what made it strong or weak. Ideal for engineering units and STEM exploration.

Subject:
Science
Topic:
Engineering
Grade Level:
3rd Grade
Updated April 2026

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