2nd - 7th Grade Common Core Science Resources : Page 5

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

Learn about a famous woman of science, Rosalind Franklin, and how she contributed to the discovery of DNA's double-helix structure.

Just like all plants and animals, you go through different stages in life too! Help your child to see how he will change and grow throughout his life.

Children are introduced to the concept of the speed of light in this illustrated worksheet.

Energy is a crucial part of physical science! All things on Earth have energy, whether it's potential or kinetic.

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

Did you know that trees have more parts than just the trunk, branches and leaves? Take a look on the inside of a tree with this fill-in-the-blank diagram!

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

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

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

Color in this diagram to see how a tree works and to better understand how many plants transport their "food".

This Louis Pasteur biography goes over his accomplishments, and includes a bacteria-based science activity at the end!

Use this simple graphic organizer to map out a new word and explore it in depth.

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?

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

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

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.

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.

If your student is stuck on Celsius, hand him this multiplication and division practice sheet.

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

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.

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

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.

Meet the red wolf, an endangered species of animal that was once very common, but in the past 50 year nearly became extinct!

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

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

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

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.