Loads of fun and packed with learning for science lovers and non-science lovers alike, this week's ideas will show your child the amazing side of science.

Your kids will have a blast making a mess while they build important science and reading skills. So roll up your sleeves and dig in to this week's ideas!

Your young cosmonaut will work on reading comprehension, story sequencing, and creative writing while he's diving into the far reaches of our universe.

Rain or shine, get ready for some weather watching! Record data to observe the weather patterns over the course of a week.

Review the rock cycle with this second-, third-, and fourth-grade crossword puzzle!

Budding inventors can get a fun review of the simple machines with this word search.

What do a key, a goldfish, and a tortoise shell have in common? Find out with this second-grade science worksheet!

If a ship went down, would these items sink or float? Your little one will decide, with this fun worksheet to help him hone sorting and categorizing skills.

Describe how things feel when you touch them and push on them!

Practice classifying different animals in this engaging life science worksheet, created for second and third graders!

Hey, did you hear that? Explore real-life examples of sound energy with this kindergarten and first-grade worksheet!

Learn about the similarities and differences between objects in this colorful science worksheet!

Worm your way through this soil maze, which doubles as a fun way to review the names of the different soil layers.

Predict the weather with this fun-filled forecasting worksheet! Your child will review basic weather terms and practice her observation skills.

Test your memory skills as you review the different types of animal body coverings with this animal memory match game!

Can you help Cornelius create a crazy compost concoction? Help your child review his knowledge of compost and recycling with this fun worksheet.

See if you can identify the objects that let light pass through them with this kindergarten and first-grade worksheet!

I spy with my little eye... six simple machines! Here's a fun way to help your child review the simple machines.

Learn to identify and name the parts of a seed in this two-page science worksheet and quiz!

These two children sure look alike -- maybe because they're twins!

Did you know that having a pouch or a shell can help an animal meet its needs? Learn how animals use different parts of their body with this matching worksheet for kindergarteners and first graders!

Here's a fun way for kids to review their knowledge of earth science terms. Challenge your child to give a definition of each word as he finds it.

Can you tell which types of weathering caused each of these changes in the earth? This activity is a great way to review the 3 main types of weathering.

Use this fossils worksheet to help a child learn about life on earth. Your child will learn about evolution and extinction, and also form a hypothesis.

Print out a set of weather-themed postcards to give your child practice identifying seasons. These weather postcards also allow kids to practice writing skills.

What does a seal eat? Kids choose the pictures that show what kind of food each animal likes to eat in this first grade life science worksheet.

Prepare for an exciting experiment with this cut-and-paste lab safety worksheet for first and second graders!

Did you know snowflakes are so unique, there are no two alike? Teach your child about how snow forms with this worksheet.

In this worksheet, students will read two different passages about the platypus. Kids will compare and contrast the passages, and identify the main ideas.