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Classify friction — free printable Grade 5 Science worksheet

Grade 5 students classify types of friction — static, sliding, and rolling — and examine how each affects motion in different everyday and scientific contexts. Teachers can use this worksheet during a forces and motion unit to deepen student understanding beyond the basic idea that friction slows things down. Classifying friction types helps students apply physics reasoning to practical engineering and design problems they will encounter in higher-level courses.

Learning objectives

  • Classify friction as static, sliding, or rolling based on the motion scenario described
  • Explain how each type of friction affects the movement of objects differently
  • Connect friction type to real-world examples such as braking, walking, and wheel movement

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