2nd - 5th Grade Common Core Life Science Resources

Fill in the blanks from the words listed in the word bank, then keep this sheet handy to prepare for tests and quizzes on life science and photosythesis.

Little gardeners, get to know your plants! See the cycle of a plant from its birth to adulthood, and read a bit about photosynthesis too.

In this worksheet, students will read two different passages about the platypus. Kids will compare and contrast the passages, and identify the main ideas.

Use this science-themed resource with your students to practice recognizing the author’s point of view in a text about life cycles. Students will determine the author’s viewpoint on the subject as they establish their own points of view.

Your child will write about his or her favorite animal. Kids will research their favorite animals online or at the library, then write down three facts.

Kids learn important plant and animal cell vocabulary as they plug the words into their correct spots and complete the puzzle.

What's your favorite animal? Kids love answering that question, and with this animal research graphic organizer, they can write all about it.

Bug out on some insect anatomy! Can you name each part of the insect? Try making an educated guess by using what you already know about animal body parts.

Roses are red, violets are blue, I know the parts of a flower, how about you? Learn about flower anatomy with this worksheet.

Here is a fresh and fruity way to learn a bit of life science. Sit down with your little one and teach them all the different parts of an apple!

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

Here's a fun way to review photosynthesis with your child! She'll show off her science knowledge as she answers questions to complete the crossword puzzle.

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!

A useful overview of terrestrial biomes, including a climate key.

How does the butterfly become so beautiful? Learn about the four stages that it goes through in its life.

Learn the ins and outs of one of the body's most important organs: the heart!

Next time you head outside for a hike or a camping trip, bring along this checklist of animal tracks!

Children learn about the food cycle in a rain forest as they color in a scene of snakes, butterflies, leopards, and other forest-dwelling creatures.

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

In which habitat could you find an arctic fox, a polar bear, and a snowy owl? Have your kid find tundra animals with this word search worksheet.

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.

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 step by step how to create a report! Research facts about camels, complete the sentences, then use the sentences to create a report about camels.

Learn about the plants and animals that make deciduous forests their home, then complete the crossword puzzle.

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.

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.

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.

Ancient mariners mistook the manatee for a mermaid! Your young biologist won't make the same mistake after learning about the manatee with this worksheet.