UKS2 Forces Class Assembly Script | Updated for 2026-27

Bring one of Upper Key Stage 2’s most exciting science topics to life with this engaging, interactive and curriculum-linked class assembly.

When a Year 5 and Year 6 class is preparing for a science assembly, the school is suddenly transformed into a lively Force Festival, where everyday objects and mysterious force characters reveal the hidden science behind movement. As pupils investigate rolling balls, toy cars, paper planes, footballs and parachutes, they meet Gravity, Friction, Air Resistance, Water Resistance, Push, Pull, Balance and Unbalance, discovering how invisible forces shape the world around us every single day.

Designed specifically for Upper Key Stage 2, this ready-to-perform assembly combines exciting storytelling with meaningful scientific learning, helping pupils develop a secure understanding of forces through practical demonstrations, memorable characters and real-life examples.

What’s Included
Complete three-act assembly script
35 roles (25 speaking roles and 10 non-speaking roles)
Character descriptions
Costume suggestions
Performance notes
Stage directions
Props list
Staging and technical guidance
Rehearsal guide
Director’s notes
Audience participation opportunities
Final whole-class science summary

Key Learning Covered
Pupils will explore:
Pushes and pulls as forces
Gravity and its effects
Friction and how surfaces affect movement
Air resistance and water resistance
Balanced and unbalanced forces
How forces change speed and direction
Everyday examples of forces in sport, transport and daily life
Action and reaction in simple terms
Scientific observation, prediction and enquiry
Using evidence to explain how objects move

Perfect For
Upper Key Stage 2 (Years 5–6)
Forces topics
Science topics
Science Week
STEM events
Class assemblies
Parent performances
Whole-school curriculum events
Topic launches or end-of-unit celebrations

With 35 roles (25 speaking roles and 10 non-speaking roles), this assembly gives every child the opportunity to take part while building confidence, teamwork and performance skills. Featuring simple staging, practical demonstrations, engaging audience participation and strong links to the Upper KS2 Science National Curriculum, it’s a fun and memorable way to help pupils discover the invisible forces that influence everyday life while encouraging curiosity, scientific thinking and a deeper understanding of the world around them.