4th Grade Physical Science Worksheets

What is the water cycle? We're glad you asked! Learn about this amazing natural system that's been working for billions of years.

Students flex their physical science knowledge by classifying items as solids or liquids in this fourth grade states of matter worksheet.

This worksheet teaches your student about physical change vs chemical change, matter, mass, and property. An exciting experiment reinforces the concepts.

Introduce children to physicist Albert Einstein — and a bit of theoretical physics — with this mini biography.

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

Who knew that the machines of the world are all made of just 6 simple machines working together? Introduce your child to simple machines with this worksheet.

Every four years something funny happens with our calendars -- we add a day! Why do we do this? Discover the science behind leap year.

Is your fourth grader learning about electricity? This worksheet is all about circuits, tests her skills and reinforces the concept of how a circuit works!

Budding scientists will learn about the density of salt water and perform an experiment with food coloring, salt water, and fresh water.

Give your budding chemist the facts and practice she needs for measuring with graduated cylinders.

Are students studying electricity? Give them a break from the scientific nitty-gritty with this fun word search full of electricity terms!

Together, water and photosynthesis are the source of all life on Earth! Little curious minds will enjoy discovering the ins and outs of photosynthesis.

Children learn the fascinating physics behind lightning, along with a few fun facts, in this physical science worksheet.

Get to know the Apollo 11 space mission in this science and history worksheet!

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

Students practice classifying items as liquids or solids for a lesson on the states of matter in this fourth grade physical science worksheet.

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!

Sometimes measuring liquids scientifically is tricky. Give your budding scientist some practice, by reading measurements on graduated cylinder illustrations.

To understand electricity, you have to get down to the basics. Explore the literally microscopic world of electrons to get a grasp on electricity.

Learn some basic chemistry with this worksheet about the universal solvent: water. Find out why water is called the universal solvent.

This worksheet teaches your child about physical properties of water, specific heat, kinetic energy and more.

A lot of common objects use electromagnets to work. This word search will get your child thinking about all the electrical and mechanical devices around her!

Your child will learn how electricity is made and used by drawing pictures of household products that use electricity to create light, heat, and motion.

A handy worksheet that breaks down the properties of metal. A good physical science review sheet to keep around for reference.

Learn all about the science of the movies and the basic concepts behind how they work.

Sink or float? Your kid may be surprised to learn that the density of coke and diet coke aren't the same!

During the Gold Rush, people weren't sure if they found gold or something else, and these easy steps would help them be sure.

Searching for a worksheet to help your fourth grader with science? This printable will help him practice astronomy vocabulary.

Calling all mad scientists... Electrify your enthusiasm for science! This awesome worksheet will show you step-by-step how to make an electromagnet.

Let your curious kid learn a little bit about how fireworks work in this summer science sheet.