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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.

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!

There aren't many blue animals out there, but here's one that will be fun to color: the blue dart frog. Its bright color warns predators that it is poisonous.

Innovators and inventors come in all sizes and ages! In this worksheet, your child will be guided to reflect on the goals they have achieved and would still like to attain, keeping in mind that the sky is the limit!

Use this glossary with the EL Support Lesson: Answering "Why" Questions.

Use these vocabulary cards with the EL Support Lesson Plan: Answering "Why" Questions.

Without rain, we wouldn't have any puddles to splash and stomp in. Does your third grader know why and how rain falls from the clouds?

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.

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

Hiccups interrupt us when we're talking and sometimes even get in the way of eating! Find out why we hiccup and discover some unusual ways to get rid of them.

When we get embarrassed or anxious, and all of a sudden our cheeks get red! Why does our body do this? Find out what scientists think blushing is all about.

Every four years something funny happens with our calendars -- we add a day! Why do we do this? Discover the science behind leap year.

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.

Aspiring astronomers, here is a wonderful introduction to the constellations! Your child can learn about Aries the ram with this worksheet.

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

Find out how scientists explain our yawns and use the graph to keep track of your family's yawns for a whole day!

Dreams can be delightful or downright terrifying. Discover the science behind dreams and try to figure out what your dreams say about you.

Are cats trying to talk to us when they purr? Discover the meaning behind the purr in this worksheet that explores the three main types of cat purrs.

How did salt ever get into the ocean? Find out how, and then try conducting your own salt water experiment.

Ever wonder what makes the leaves change colors in the fall? Find out with this fascinating life science worksheet.

Grandma and grandpa didn't always have gray hair. Find out about what gives our hair color and what makes our hair lose that color as we get older.

Rainbows look like swipes of brightly colored paint hanging in the sky. Have you ever wondered how they got there?

Study the night sky with this hands-on science worksheet for third and fourth graders!

Are those leaves falling from the sky? It must be fall! Rake up the scrambled letters to spell out words related to the autumn season.

Why do some desert animals have large ears? Why do others have scales? Learn the answers to these questions and more with this life science worksheet!

Have you ever wondered why giraffes have long necks or why lions have sharp teeth? Find the answers in this third- and fourth-grade worksheet about adaptations!

Look up into the night sky, and you may see three prominent stars side by side. This is Orion's belt, one of the most well known constellations!

Salute the red, white and blue while reviewing times tables! This is review to keep math facts straight heading into fourth grade.

Whether your kid's a dancer or not, this printable poster is a great way to remind them that life shouldn't always be taken with a straight face.

Have you ever looked into the night sky and wondered where all those millions and million of stars come from? Find out here with a mini astronomy lesson!