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Printable 3rd grade science worksheet on balanced and unbalanced forces with matching terms and space for student drawings.
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Forces and Motion: Balanced and Unbalanced Forces

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This printable science worksheet introduces 3rd graders to forces and motion, defining balanced forces, unbalanced forces, push, and pull. Students complete matching items and then draw examples of balanced and unbalanced forces. Useful for introducing motion concepts, classwork practice, or as a lesson assessment.

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Science
Topic:
Physics
Grade Level:
3rd Grade
Updated March 2026

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