4th and 5th Grade Physical Science Resources

Add some punch to your own doodles with a quick lesson about how to draw light and shadows.

Dr. McSquare needs help sorting out his lab reports. Can your child read each item, then label it with the correct scientific method step?

What is the water cycle? We're glad you asked! Learn about this amazing natural system that's been working for billions of years.

Students flex their physical science knowledge by classifying items as solids or liquids in this fourth grade states of matter worksheet.

This worksheet teaches your student about physical change vs chemical change, matter, mass, and property. An exciting experiment reinforces the concepts.

Is your child baffled by the scientific method? Dr. McSquare is here to help! Learn the steps by helping the doctor organize his lab reports.

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

Teach your little scientist the difference between physical and chemical changes, on a molecular level.

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

Who knew that the machines of the world are all made of just 6 simple machines working together? Introduce your child to simple machines with this worksheet.

Discover some of the fascinating properties of gravity by studying one of Newton's famous laws, the Law of Gravitation.

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

Is your fourth grader learning about electricity? This worksheet is all about circuits, tests her skills and reinforces the concept of how a circuit works!

After your child fills in this review sheet on chemical and physical properties, it's a good idea to hold onto it for future test review!

Budding scientists will learn about the density of salt water and perform an experiment with food coloring, salt water, and fresh water.

The periodic table of the elements is full of helpful information. Figure out how to read the periodic table with this helpful guide.

If you push your little brother, does he push back? Well, according to Newton's third law of motion, he does!

The periodic table of the elements is an important classification system of the most basic particles that make up our world!