2nd and 3rd Grade Common Core Science Resources : Page 3

How did salt ever get into the ocean? Find out how, and then try conducting your own salt water experiment.

This fun cut and paste sheet teaches kids about the process an apple tree goes through as it grows.

This tree anatomy worksheet will give your little naturalist a better understanding of the parts that make up a tree.

Without rain, we wouldn't have any puddles to splash and stomp in. Does your third grader know why and how rain falls from the clouds?

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

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

All kids love animals, but how much does your child know about them? Kids will get to learn some animal vocabulary with this wild crossword puzzle.

This computer-free activity teaches how to type ending punctuation marks using correct finger placement.

Here are four examples of mineral resources for kids to think about, plus a short explanation of what a mineral resource is.

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.

Educate your budding scientist about fossil fuels with this worksheet about non-renewable energy.

Did you know that trees have more parts than just the trunk, branches and leaves? Take a look on the inside of a tree with this fill-in-the-blank diagram!

Without light sources, we wouldn't have any light. Can you imagine a world without any light sources?

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

Learn some new words and facts about precious minerals with this word-scramble and matching worksheet.

Teach your child how to respect the ecosystem with a science worksheet that doubles as a coloring page. Can they identify the sources of pollution in the scene?

What is water energy? Also known as hydro power, water energy is one of our important renewable resources!

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

Ocean resources are an incredible part of how we live our lives; read and write about them with this worksheet.

Did you know that baby turtles are born all alone on the beach? Learn about the life cycle of a turtle with this life science worksheet.

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

Here is a brief introduction to The Great Pacific Garbage Patch for kids!

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

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

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.

Both of these animals have big ears! Your child will look at the pictures of unusual animals in this worksheet and try to learn some new things about them.

These pictures have a lot to say! The animals in this worksheet don't talkÃbut they can tell you a lot about what they're like by the way they look.

In which habitat could you find an arctic fox, a polar bear, and a snowy owl? Have your kid find tundra animals with this word search worksheet.

Young astronomers unscramble words to reveal the heavens in this fun space science worksheet.

How long does a butterfly live? Find out with this worksheet! Give your second grader a fun way to practice making graphs using given information.