2nd Grade Earth and Space Science Worksheets

How do you know when it's wintertime? Have your child complete this winter writing prompt to exercise writing skills and reinforce seasonal knowledge.

Did you know that there is no new water on Earth? It all gets recycled and reused in a process that we call the water cycle.

Our solar system might fit on this cool coloring page, but in reality it's 3.7 billion miles from the Sun to the dwarf planet Pluto!

In this science matching worksheet, children will test their solar system know-how by matching each celestial body to the correct fact.

How do clouds form? Why does it rain? Help your student answer some of these questions by completing this water cycle worksheet.

The earth is always changing and moving.Learn all about weathering and erosion with this worksheet.

Quiz your little scientist on his knowledge of the soil layers! He'll be reviewing some important earth science concepts and key terms.

Children are introduced to the basic concepts of cloud formation in this diagramming and fill-in-the-blank activity.

Got a kid who loves rocks? Encourage your little geologist to learn about the 3 major rock types with this worksheet.

If your child is fascinated by outer space, he'll love this solar system word search! While reviewing planet names, he'll ponder the mysteries of the universe.

Here are listed a handful of natural resources, for kids to classify as renewable resources and nonrenewable resources.

Take a look into the layers of the earth with this soil science sheet! Your little digger can learn about the different soil layers and what lives in each one.

Dig in to the layers of the earth with this science coloring page!

This activity allows you to learn a fact about each one of our nine planets. Color in the planets then turn the worksheet into a fun and educational placemat.

Learn the many features of planet earth in this easy earth science vocabulary chart.

Dig your hands into some earth science with this soil sheet! Your little scientist can hone his reading skills as he learns what soil is and how it is formed.

Learn about a few common insects and arachnids as you color them in!

Can your little geologist identify the three main types of rock? Test his earth science savvy with a matching activity.

Here's a beautiful science page to help your child learn the different types of clouds.

This science vocabulary activity is packed with basic science vocabulary words to help the youngest kids warm up to scientific concepts.

Discover the inner workings of basic earth science in this worksheet on temperature.

Ever wonder what the earth is made of? Help your little scientist to examine the different types of soil particles with this worksheet.

What's in the ground beneath our feet? Explore the science of soil with your child using this handy printable!

These "Dig It!" worksheets not only teach about life on earth, they teach the scientific method as well.

Use this fossils worksheet to help a child learn about life on earth. Your child will learn about evolution and extinction, and also form a hypothesis.

Find a definition of what "natural resources" are, and complete the natural resources word search. It's a good vocabulary warm-up!

Outer space enthusiasts, here is the perfect project for you! Make a solar system mobile with this 8-part printable.

Can you tell which types of weathering caused each of these changes in the earth? This activity is a great way to review the 3 main types of weathering.

Kids will learn about fossils in this worksheet. Help your child learn about the scientific method by getting him to examine a fossilized dinosaur skeleton.

Worm your way through this soil maze, which doubles as a fun way to review the names of the different soil layers.