2nd and 3rd Grade Earth and Space Science Worksheets : Page 3

Discover the inner workings of basic earth science in this worksheet on temperature.

Children get to know a few geology terms in this landform word search puzzle.

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

From glaciers to mountains to wetlands, our planet has lots of different landforms. Help your child learn all about them with this fun earth science crossword.

Worm your way through this soil maze, which doubles as a fun way to review the names of the different soil layers.

Does your learner ever wonder what makes the Earth dark at night and bright during the day?

Here's a great way to teach your kids more about our solar system. This worksheet focuses on the dwarf planet, Pluto.

This worksheet features a scientific explanation and awesome photos of solar eclipses, which are extremely rare scientific phenomena.

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?

This reading comprehension worksheet focuses on Brazil's incredible natural resources, targeting both Earth science and language arts.

A natural resource is something that we use that occurs naturally in the environment. Teach your child about the densest and heaviest natural resource: rocks!

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

Ready for liftoff? Take to the starry skies with this worksheet that explores the three basic types of galaxies.

Here's a fun way for kids to review their knowledge of earth science terms. Challenge your child to give a definition of each word as he finds it.

Third grader today, astrophysicist tomorrow! Let your child research their planet of choice, and discover everything from the number of moons to temperature.

Ever lay on your back to watch the clouds? With this cloud chart you and your little scientist can identify the different types of cloud formations.

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?

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

Can you tell which types of weathering caused each of these changes in the earth? This activity is a great way to review the 3 main types of weathering.

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.