Elementary School Common Core Physical Science Resources

Grab your trusty flashlight and get ready for a scientific treasure hunt!

Can you explain why your blue shirt is blue? This worksheet is full of facts about light and how it reacts with objects to give us the perception of color.

Right now the Earth is spinning, whether we can feel it or not. Do you know why? Uncover the science behind our spinning planet with this informative worksheet.

Does your little scientist know the different types of energy? Explore energy with this helpful info sheet!

For each item on this first grade science worksheet, kids match a piece of clothing with the thermometer showing a temperature for wearing the item of clothing.

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

Teach your child the difference between potential and kinetic energy with this introductory worksheet.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Have you ever wondered why water in a drinking glass looks clear while water in the ocean looks blue? Find out why with this fun worksheet!

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

Never heard of the planet Pirjute? That's because it's Jupiter, with mixed-up letters! Kids unscramble planet names on this third grade science worksheet.

What is geothermal energy? Find out how we use parts of the Earth to provide us with renewable energy!

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

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

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

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

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!

What's the difference between renewable and non-renewable energy? Help your student discover the various forms of energy we use each day.

Where'd that shadow come from? Next time a scary shadow crosses your path, you'll know just what to look for.