4th and 5th Grade Common Core Physical Science Resources

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!

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

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

Test your knowledge of the periodic table of the elements with this quiz page!

What is the difference between condensation and evaporation? Learn about natural cooling and heating processes that are caused by changing states of matter!

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!

Little chemists can learn more about the elements in the periodic table with this helpful worksheet about molecules and compounds.

Ever wonder what causes lightning to strike? Explore the physics of lightning with this striking physical science worksheet!

If your scientist is mad for magnets, let him explore a few fun facts about magnetism with this physics page!

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!

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

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

Get a brief history of the atom with this introductory page for young physicists!

Ever wonder about how to make the perfect paper airplane? Learn about the four forces that affect flight with paper airplane physics!

How fast does sound travel? Help your child figure out the physics of sound waves with this informative worksheet.

Learn all about how to convert centimeters to inches in this practice worksheet.

Did you know that sound is actually caused by movement? Vibrations of particles create the sound that we hear.

Practice using the periodic table to calculate the number of neutrons in the atom of an element.

Learn the basic structure of an atom with this introductory page, complete with a fun experiment they can try at home!

Ever wonder why sounds change as they move away from us? Learn all about the Doppler effect with this physics worksheet.

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

Kids can use this physics of snowboarding worksheet to learn about velocity and torque while trying out a fun physics experiment of their own!

This physics of figure skating worksheet teaches kids about angular momentum and moment of inertia by using the example of a spinning figure skater.

Learn about drag, air resistance, and Newton's laws with this cool worksheet on bobsled physics!

Have you ever felt the sting of rug burn or rope burn? That's friction at work! Learn a bit about this important physical force with a comprehensive worksheet.

Atoms are some of the tiniest particles that make up our world. Give kids some perspective with this worksheet that shows kids just how small atoms are.

This worksheet teaches kids about the physics of hockey, applying principles of classical mechanics to an effective slapshot.