Physical Science Resources

Sink or Float

Introduce your students to the scientific concept of sink or float. This hands-on experiment allows them to see which objects sink and which float. The concepts taught will be solidified with the completion of worksheets.

Kindergarten

Science

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Why Does the Earth Spin?

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Why Does the Earth Spin?

Right now the Earth is spinning, whether we can feel it or not. Do you know why? Uncover the science behind our spinning planet with this informative worksheet.

3rd grade

Science

Worksheet

The Scientific Method

Worksheet

The Scientific Method

Is your child baffled by the scientific method? Dr. McSquare is here to help! Learn the steps by helping the doctor organize his lab reports.

5th grade

Science

Worksheet

Scrambled Planet Names

Worksheet

Scrambled Planet Names

Never heard of the planet Pirjute? That's because it's Jupiter, with mixed-up letters! Kids unscramble planet names on this third grade science worksheet.

3rd grade

Science

Worksheet

Types of Energy

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Types of Energy

Does your little scientist know the different types of energy? Explore energy with this helpful info sheet!

3rd grade

Science

Worksheet

Potential And Kinetic Energy

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Potential And Kinetic Energy

Walk, sleep, run, eat! We're constantly using energy, whether we're moving or not. In this lesson, students learn how their bodies are constantly converting potential energy into kinetic energy and kinetic energy back to potential energy.

1st grade

Science

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Sort Out the Scientific Method #1

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Sort Out the Scientific Method #1

Dr. McSquare needs help sorting out his lab reports. Can your child read each item, then label it with the correct scientific method step?

5th grade

Science

Worksheet

Temperature: Hot or Cold?

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Temperature: Hot or Cold?

For each item on this first grade science worksheet, kids match a piece of clothing with the thermometer showing a temperature for wearing the item of clothing.

1st grade

Science

Worksheet

Condensation and Evaporation

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Condensation and Evaporation

What is the difference between condensation and evaporation? Learn about natural cooling and heating processes that are caused by changing states of matter!

5th grade

Science

Worksheet

Potential and Kinetic Energy

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Potential and Kinetic Energy

Teach your child the difference between potential and kinetic energy with this introductory worksheet.

3rd grade

Science

Worksheet

Water Soluble Science

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Water Soluble Science

Your students will enjoy this hands on lesson where they make simple solutions and mixtures. They will have an opportunity to predict and observe solids that dissolve in water.

1st grade

Science

Lesson plan

What is Sound?

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What is Sound?

Did you know that sound is actually caused by movement? Vibrations of particles create the sound that we hear.

5th grade

Science

Worksheet

What is Energy?

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What is Energy?

Energy is a crucial part of physical science! All things on Earth have energy, whether it's potential or kinetic.

5th grade

Science

Worksheet

What is Solar Energy

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What is Solar Energy

What is solar energy? Discover how we use the power of the sun, and complete this worksheet about an important renewable energy source.

3rd grade

Science

Worksheet

What Keeps the Moon in Orbit?

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What Keeps the Moon in Orbit?

Have you ever wondered what keeps the moon in orbit? Newton's first law gets a quick introduction, too, in this worksheet for kids. Check it out!

4th grade

Science

Worksheet

Sort Out the Scientific Method #3

Worksheet

Sort Out the Scientific Method #3

Hypothesis, observation, data...with so many terms, learning the scientific method can be tricky. Learn the steps by helping Dr. McSquare sort out his reports.

5th grade

Science

Worksheet

Gravity Definition For Kids

Worksheet

Gravity Definition For Kids

Looking for a quick reference about gravity and a definition for kids? This two page worksheet and activity has you covered!

4th grade

Science

Worksheet

Physical and Chemical Changes

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Physical and Chemical Changes

Teach your little scientist the difference between physical and chemical changes, on a molecular level.

5th grade

Science

Worksheet

Light and Shadow

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Light and Shadow

Where'd that shadow come from? Next time a scary shadow crosses your path, you'll know just what to look for.

3rd grade

Science

Worksheet

What is Wind Energy?

Worksheet

What is Wind Energy?

What is wind energy? Teach your students how we can use the wind to create electricity!

3rd grade

Science

Worksheet

Law of Gravity

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Law of Gravity

Discover some of the fascinating properties of gravity by studying one of Newton's famous laws, the Law of Gravitation.

5th grade

Science

Worksheet

Light and Reflection

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Light and Reflection

Introduce your flashlight to mirrors. Mirrors are cool surfaces that reflect light just as well as they reflect your face.

3rd grade

Science

Worksheet

Why is the Sky Blue?

Worksheet

Why is the Sky Blue?

Is the sky's color just a mystery we will never know the answer to? Of course not! Find out exactly why the sky is blue in this fun and informative worksheet!

3rd grade

Science

Worksheet

Renewable and Non-Renewable Energy

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Renewable and Non-Renewable Energy

What's the difference between renewable and non-renewable energy? Help your student discover the various forms of energy we use each day.

3rd grade

Science

Worksheet

Why Does Ice Float?

Worksheet

Why Does Ice Float?

Find out the the cool science behind ice cubes with this fun worksheet.

3rd grade

Science

Worksheet

Physical Science Resources