Elementary School Common Core Life Science Worksheets

Fill in the blanks from the words listed in the word bank, then keep this sheet handy to prepare for tests and quizzes on life science and photosythesis.

Little gardeners, get to know your plants! See the cycle of a plant from its birth to adulthood, and read a bit about photosynthesis too.

In this worksheet, students will read two different passages about the platypus. Kids will compare and contrast the passages, and identify the main ideas.

What's your favorite animal? Kids love answering that question, and with this animal research graphic organizer, they can write all about it.

Label the parts of a tree with this simple science worksheet!

How does the butterfly become so beautiful? Learn about the four stages that it goes through in its life.

Kids learn important plant and animal cell vocabulary as they plug the words into their correct spots and complete the puzzle.

Roses are red, violets are blue, I know the parts of a flower, how about you? Learn about flower anatomy with this worksheet.

Bug out on some insect anatomy! Can you name each part of the insect? Try making an educated guess by using what you already know about animal body parts.

Test your child's knowledge of plant life--more specifically, trees--with this colorful, cut-and-paste tree chart.

Help your child learn about sensory language as they write a 5-senses poem.

Use this fun worksheet to create a five senses riddle to stump your friends! Students will get practice using sensory words to describe objects with the help of a word bank.

Plant a paper flower garden with this fun sorting activity! Children color the flowers, then cut them out and sort them by type.

Help your kindergarten students learn about sequencing and science as they learn about the five stages in a ladybugs life.

All living things go through cycles. Learn about the life cycle of an amphibian with this diagram of the life of a frog!

Help your preschooler sharpen their knowledge about plants with this colorful worksheet. They'll use the word bank to name the basic parts of a plant.

This printable will help your child with their observation skills by challenging them to count the tree rings to determine their ages.

Here's a fun way to review photosynthesis with your child! She'll show off her science knowledge as she answers questions to complete the crossword puzzle.

Children learn about the food cycle in a rain forest as they color in a scene of snakes, butterflies, leopards, and other forest-dwelling creatures.

Your child will write about his or her favorite animal. Kids will research their favorite animals online or at the library, then write down three facts.

This short nonfiction text will provide students with an opportunity to become more comfortable with identifying and defining academic vocabulary words—and they'll have fun learning all about the life cycle of a chicken in the process!

This research, drawing, and writing worksheet is a fun introduction to informational and science writing.

Here is a fresh and fruity way to learn a bit of life science. Sit down with your little one and teach them all the different parts of an apple!

All living things have a life cycle. Learn about the different stages that a bird goes through from birth to adulthood!

Use this fun worksheet to practice creating a five senses riddle to stump your friends!

The grizzly bear once roamed across most of North America; now its habitat has shrunk to the northwest. Discover more about the grizzly with this worksheet.

A useful overview of terrestrial biomes, including a climate key.

Practice writing sensory poetry using this fun template that will get students thinking, drawing, and writing.

Meet the red wolf, an endangered species of animal that was once very common, but in the past 50 year nearly became extinct!

Just like all plants and animals, you go through different stages in life too! Help your child to see how he will change and grow throughout his life.