Preschool - 4th Grade Physical Science Worksheets : Page 3

Meet the master of compound machines: Rube Goldberg! His wacky contraptions put a whole new spin on the use of simple machines.

Learn some basic chemistry with this worksheet about the universal solvent: water. Find out why water is called the universal solvent.

Wedge your way into physics fun! You and your child can learn a bit about one of the six simple machines with this worksheet all about the wedge.

What is energy? Energy is the ability to do work! Use this colorful worksheet to teach your little scientist the basics of energy.

Did you know that light could bounce? Set up a light obstacle course with a few mirrors and watch light bounce around your room.

Educate your budding scientist about fossil fuels with this worksheet about non-renewable energy.

Sometimes measuring liquids scientifically is tricky. Give your budding scientist some practice, by reading measurements on graduated cylinder illustrations.

Did you know that an elevator is actually one of the six simple machines? Help your child understand how the pulley works.

Without light sources, we wouldn't have any light. Can you imagine a world without any light sources?

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

Teach your child how we measure temperature with these printable thermometers!

Teach your child about the layout of the Solar System with this simple worksheet, featuring the planet Neptune.

What is biomass energy? Learn about an important form of renewable energy with this colorful worksheet.

Children learn why the light from the sun seems white to us, why we see objects in color, and why the sky is blue in this beautiful and fascinating worksheet.

Challenge your child's knowledge of astronomy with this space-themed worksheet, which focuses on the timing of cosmic events.

Did you know that the screw is actually one of the six simple machines? This handy machine helps to make work easier!

Searching for a worksheet that will give your kid help with his science skills? This printable will challenge his knowledge of the metric system.

On this worksheet, kids learn all about the look and location of Uranus, and they get to cut out a picture to use in their own Solar System diagram.

Learn all about light refraction by simply placing your pencil in a glass of water. Warning: your pencil may not be quiet the same afterward.

A handy worksheet that breaks down the properties of metal. A good physical science review sheet to keep around for reference.

Magnets are fun to play with, but how do they actually work? Have your child circle the objects he thinks the magnet will attract.

Fly high with The Wright Brothers, two siblings who soared to the forefront of history with their design for the first modern airplane.

It's a paper parachute brigade! Learn how to build your own parachute, and learn how the parachute was invented over 500 years ago.

During the Gold Rush, people weren't sure if they found gold or something else, and these easy steps would help them be sure.

Increase your child's vocabulary and knowledge of the scientific world around him with a single sheet!

A lot of common objects use electromagnets to work. This word search will get your child thinking about all the electrical and mechanical devices around her!

Sink or float? Your kid may be surprised to learn that the density of coke and diet coke aren't the same!

How well does your child know the layout of our Solar System? This worksheet focuses on the biggest planet, Jupiter.

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

Find out how colors work with an intro to the color spectrum. Kids will investigate the seven colors of the rainbow and do a color wheel experiment.