Forces and Physics Vocabulary Worksheets for 5th Grade

What your child practices

This 5th grade vocabulary set (Grade 5 in Canada) teaches the Forces and Physics word list through 4 worksheets and 32 questions. Vocabulary is one of the strongest predictors of reading success in upper elementary, and topic word lists help children understand what they read in science and social studies. The sheets cover Match the Meaning, Fill in the Sentence, Synonyms and Antonyms and Which Word Fits. The skill matches Common Core L.5.4, the standard for working out the meaning of unknown words. It also touches L.5.6, learning and using new grade level words. Every PDF prints on US letter paper, with the answer key on page 2 for quick checking. After printing, the online version gives instant feedback and reads each question aloud.

Tips for parents

• Ask for a synonym and an antonym for each new word to deepen understanding.
• Ask your child to draw a quick picture for each hard word. Pictures make meanings stick.
• Have your child write one sentence of their own for each new word.