6th Grade Science Resources

Education.com’s sixth grade science resources offer over 130 printable worksheets, lesson plans, and hands-on activities designed to support learning across physical, life, and earth and space science. Many materials are aligned with state standards and work well in classrooms, homeschool settings, or for extra at-home practice.

In physical science, students explore matter and its properties with vocabulary activities that define terms like atom, molecule, element, and compound. Worksheets guide learners through classifying different substances and observing chemical changes. Interactive lessons on Newton’s First and Second Laws of Motion help students apply force and motion concepts through real-world examples. Life science worksheets for sixth graders focus on plant and animal cells, using labeling and coloring tasks to reinforce cell structure and vocabulary. Additional resources introduce human body systems such as the respiratory and nervous systems, combining reading comprehension with science vocabulary to deepen understanding. In earth and space science, sixth grade learners investigate Earth’s systems through engaging worksheets on the water cycle, rock cycle, and natural processes that shape the planet. Activities include diagram labeling, vocabulary review, and questions that encourage critical thinking.

Education.com supports a wide range of learning styles with both digital and print-friendly formats. Use filters to find sixth grade science worksheets for concept introduction, skill reinforcement, or learning loss prevention. Continue the journey with our seventh grade science resources for more advanced topics.