5th and 6th Grade Physical Science Resources : Page 3

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

Hypothesis, observation, data...with so many terms, learning the scientific method can be tricky. Learn the steps by helping Dr. McSquare sort out his reports.

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

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

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

Our understanding of the atom has changed over the past few hundred years! Read about a few different theories on the structure of an atom.

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

Play a fun game that combines the periodic table with a classic concentration game.

Did you know that air has substance too? Learn about air resistance, also known as drag. Air resistance affects the movement of all the things on our planet!

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

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.

Dr. McSquare is here to help kids learn the scientific method. His reports are all in disarray--can your child sort label each part with the correct step?

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

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

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