2nd and 3rd Grade Common Core Physical Science Worksheets

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.

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

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!

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

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.

What's the difference between renewable and non-renewable energy? Help your student discover the various forms of energy we use each day.

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Children learn why the light from the sun seems white to us, why we see objects in color, and why the sky is blue in this beautiful and fascinating worksheet.

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

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

What is biomass energy? Learn about an important form of renewable energy with this colorful worksheet.

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

Glass is everywhere, but have you ever wondered where it all came from? It doesn't grow anywhere -- we have to make it!

Find out the the cool science behind ice cubes with this fun worksheet.

Find out all about the different parts of the eyes and how they work together to make vision possible.

Have you ever wondered why manhole covers are round? It's a good thing to know -- big companies sometimes ask that question in interviews.

Without reflective surfaces, this biker would have a much more dangerous ride. Can you find all five reflective surfaces present in this scene?