WHAT IS MOTION?

Explore the basics of motion! This worksheet defines motion, speed, velocity, and force for 5th graders.

MATCHING Match the term to the corresponding definition. Position The location of an object in relation to a nearby object or place. Motion A change in position of an object. Speed The measure of an object’s change in position during a certain amount of time. Velocity The speed of an object in a particular direction. Force A push or a pull, which may cause a change in an object’s motion. Acceleration Any change in the speed or direction of an object’s motion. Reference point A point used to find or describe the location of something.