2nd and 3rd Grade Earth and Space Science Resources : Page 4

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

Discover some fun facts about the sun — and bring it to life with color — with this astronomy worksheet!

How do the Sun and the Moon interact with the Earth, and how do all three depend on one another? Find out in this science worksheet.

This worksheet is all about the U.S. space mission of Friendship 7, and will help kids with reading comprehension and U.S. history knowledge all at once.

A fun challenge for kids, this Earth Day crossword puzzle is a great way to review facts about the Earth and get a reminder on how to live green.

This science page presents the cumulus cloud, the puffiest, fluffiest kind of cloud that's made for playing outdoors under.

Help your second grader understand the different types of weathering and how they can affect the earth.

A coloring sheet of a Mars rover searching for life on other planets.

Get into the habit of recycling food waste and other household materials by making your own compost pile!

Studying earth science? Learn about the different types of clouds with the series of cloud types.

Encourage your little environmentalist to learn about composting! Children will boost their reading skills as they learn what compost is and how it helps the environment.

All living things need water to survive. Listed are some of the ways we use water: can your child think of others?

This mix-and-match lists examples of natural resources. Kids can connect the natural resource with the resulting product.

How far away is the Red Planet from the sun? Find out with this great Solar System printable.

If we could look at the sun, what color would it be? Your child can decide with this sun coloring page, the perfect way to introduce her to astronomy!

Challenge your science student to record a shadow over the course of a day and make the connection between shadows and the time of day.

Explore the science of the sun with this make-your-own sundial activity! Just do a little bit of cutting and coloring, and let the sun do the rest of the work.

Nature is all around us! But how much does your child know about our natural world? Test her knowledge with some nature fun-facts trivia.

This helpful worksheet lays out all the qualifications for planethood. A great way to start studying outer space science!

What is the Earth? Here is a reading passage and a word search to help your kid get acquainted with Earth science.

Searching for a worksheet that will help your child practice their reading skills? This printable uses life science as a background to help young readers.

Cave formations come in all kinds of shapes and sizes; get the scoop on common cave formations with this two page printout with a maze and vocabulary.

Aspiring astronomers, get ready for a stellar coloring page all about the moon! Your child can read some fun facts as he colors.