2nd - 4th Grade Earth and Space Science Worksheets : Page 4

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.

Did you know that each tree tells a story? In this worksheet, children peer inside a tree to learn about the layers in its trunk.

Learn a bit about meteors, asteroids and comets as they travel across the night sky. Can your child round out the page by adding color to these orbiting rocks?

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.

Let your coloring skills blossom with this flower anatomy worksheet. Make your own flower, color and put your vocabulary skills to the test!

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.

There are lots of stories around the world for the rabbit moon: a rabbit image seen in the shadows on the moon's face. Here's one for young moon-gazers!

This word search introduces your child to important rocks and minerals vocabulary, as it strengthens his attention to detail.

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.

Did you know that there are forests in the temperate ocean ecosystem? Learn all about the temperate ocean with this fun ecosystems sheet!

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.

Learn about the science behind one of nature's most awesome spectacles: monsoons.

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!

This printable features the planet closest to the sun. Learn Mercury facts and further your knowledge of outer space by discovering new things.

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.