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

How do you know when it's wintertime? Have your child complete this winter writing prompt to exercise writing skills and reinforce seasonal knowledge.

Learn about a few common insects and arachnids as you color them in!

Looking for a way to teach your kids all about the planets? This worksheet is the way to go. It features Venus, the second planet from the sun.

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

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

Space enthusiasts will love learning about Freedom 7, the first manned American space mission.

Use this fossils worksheet to help a child learn about life on earth. Your child will learn about evolution and extinction, and also form a hypothesis.

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

Here's a great worksheet for teaching your kids all about the planet Mercury. Did you know that it's the smallest planet in our solar system?

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!

Kids will learn about fossils in this worksheet. Help your child learn about the scientific method by getting him to examine a fossilized dinosaur skeleton.

How much do you know about our solar system's planets? Kids learn facts about Neptune in an out-of-this-world worksheet.

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!

Encourage your child to take a nature walk, using the prompts on this worksheet to write and draw their observations of plants, animals, sounds, and more.

As your child completes this science worksheet on the life cycle of a peanut, he'll get the chance to practice his sequencing, labeling, and drawing skills.

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?

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

Fact: This worksheet is about unusual animals from all over the world. Opinion: This is the best fact and opinion worksheet ever!

Did you know that Uranus can get as cold as -144° Fahrenheit? Learn more about the third largest planet in our solar system on this planet printable.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Take a trip down to the deep blue sea and learn about the life cycle of a fish! Fish go through the same stages of life as many other living things.

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