One-time purchase. Instant digital download.
Explore the Forces That Move Our World! How does a magnet pull a paperclip without touching it? Why does a ball stop rolling on grass? Our Contact and Non-Contact Forces KS2 toolkit provides the answers. This comprehensive resource is designed to help young scientists distinguish between forces that require physical touch and those that act over a distance, building a solid foundation for all future physics study.
Understanding the two main categories of forces is a core requirement of the National Curriculum. This Interactive Physics Lesson provides the visual scaffolding needed to help students recognize contact forces, such as friction and air resistance, and non-contact forces, such as gravity and magnetism. Through clear animations and relatable examples, students will learn to predict how these forces affect the motion of objects.
40+ Interactive Slides: Dynamic digital lessons featuring high-quality diagrams of contact and non-contact forces.
Magnetic & Gravitational Fields: Simple, age-appropriate explanations of how non-contact forces work across a gap.
The Friction Factor: Interactive challenges exploring how different surfaces create contact forces that slow things down.
Differentiated Worksheets: Three levels of printable tasks, including “Force Sort” cut-and-paste activities and investigation logs.
Self-Marking Plenary Quiz: A digital check-for-understanding to ensure students can accurately classify contact and non-contact forces.
Builds Scientific Vocabulary: Introduces and reinforces essential Tier 3 terms like attraction, repulsion, friction, and resistance.
Develops Observation Skills: Encourages students to look for the “hidden” forces in everyday actions like jumping or using a compass.
Enhances Logical Reasoning: Helps children explain why objects move or stop using evidence-based scientific logic.
KS2 Curriculum Aligned: Perfectly mapped to the “Forces and Magnets” strand of the Year 3 National Curriculum.
Zero Prep Time: A total “plug-and-play” solution—ideal for a primary science block or a focused physics intervention.
Visual & Engaging: High-contrast layouts and clear icons make this resource accessible for SEN and EAL learners.
Ready to make physics the highlight of your week? Download the Contact and Non-Contact Forces KS2 toolkit today and give your students a clear, engaging way to master the laws of motion. Click ‘Add to Cart’ to reclaim your prep time and spark a passion for science in your classroom!
| Year Group | Year 3 Science |
|---|---|
| Resource Type | 🎓 Interactive Lesson & Activities |
| Format | Digital Only |
| Curriculum | England & Wales — KS2 (Years 3–6) |
| Added | 4 March 2026 |
Membership unlocks this resource plus every lesson, worksheet and activity — all subjects, all year groups, all in one place.
