3rd and 4th Grade Common Core Physical Science Worksheets

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

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.

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

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!

Introduce children to physicist Albert Einstein — and a bit of theoretical physics — with this mini biography.

Looking for a quick reference about gravity and a definition for kids? This two page worksheet and activity has you covered!

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 is solar energy? Discover how we use the power of the sun, and complete this worksheet about an important renewable energy source.

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

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!

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

Have you ever wondered what keeps the moon in orbit? Newton's first law gets a quick introduction, too, in this worksheet for kids. Check it out!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

During the Gold Rush, people weren't sure if they found gold or something else, and these easy steps would help them be sure.

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

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

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

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

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

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