1st - 5th Grade Common Core Physical Science Resources

Grab your trusty flashlight and get ready for a scientific treasure hunt!

Can you explain why your blue shirt is blue? This worksheet is full of facts about light and how it reacts with objects to give us the perception of color.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

The periodic table of the elements is full of helpful information. Figure out how to read the periodic table with this helpful guide.

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

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.

Test your knowledge of the periodic table of the elements with this quiz page!

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

If you push your little brother, does he push back? Well, according to Newton's third law of motion, he does!

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

Little scientists can learn about a fundamental concept of physical science with this worksheet all about density!

What is geothermal energy? Find out how we use parts of the Earth to provide us with renewable energy!

The periodic table of the elements is an important classification system of the most basic particles that make up our world!

Have you ever wondered why water in a drinking glass looks clear while water in the ocean looks blue? Find out why with this fun worksheet!

Little chemists can learn more about the elements in the periodic table with this helpful worksheet about molecules and compounds.

Ever wonder what causes lightning to strike? Explore the physics of lightning with this striking physical science worksheet!

Learn all about light refraction by simply placing your pencil in a glass of water. Warning: your pencil may not be quiet the same afterward.

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

If your scientist is mad for magnets, let him explore a few fun facts about magnetism with this physics page!

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!

Renewable energy is extremely important for the Earth's future! Test your child's knowledge of renewable resources with this review sheet.

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

Did you know that light could bounce? Set up a light obstacle course with a few mirrors and watch light bounce around your room.

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