Welcome to our Environmental Awareness Science Worksheets for Ages 5-6! Designed to spark curiosity and learn about nature, these engaging worksheets introduce young learners to important concepts like recycling, conservation, and the beauty of our environment. Each activity encourages creativity, critical thinking, and a sense of responsibility for our planet. Children will enjoy fun illustrations and interactive tasks that make learning enjoyable and memorable. Perfect for teachers, parents, and homeschoolers, these resources foster a love for the earth while developing essential science skills. Explore our worksheets today and inspire the next generation of environmental stewards!


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Light and Sound: Assessment 1 Worksheet
Light and Sound: Assessment 1 Worksheet

Light and Sound: Assessment 1 Worksheet

Can your kids name a light source? Challenge them to name the sun and moon, then point out objects they use when the sun sets. Look through the worksheet with them and ask them to identify the light sources. Help them check off the correct answers.
Light and Sound: Assessment 1 Worksheet
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Recycle Sort Worksheet
Recycle Sort Worksheet

Recycle Sort Worksheet

Help your children become eco-warriors while they develop critical thinking and fine motor skills with this free downloadable worksheet! Engaging pictures and matching words, plus fun and bright colors, will have kids analyzing and sorting recyclables into paper or glass/plastic groups using traceable lines.
Recycle Sort Worksheet
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Class Supplies and Natural Resources Worksheet
Class Supplies and Natural Resources Worksheet

Class Supplies and Natural Resources Worksheet

Look around the classroom with your students. Can they identify objects and name their natural resources? E.g. wood, cotton, steel. Ask your child to find an object made from wood. Then, look at this worksheet together. Ask your students to identify each object and check off the natural resource it's made from.
Class Supplies and Natural Resources Worksheet
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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rethink Worksheet
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rethink Worksheet

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rethink Worksheet

Recycling is a great way to reduce waste and help our planet — instead of throwing away a can of soda, recycle it! Look at the pictures in the worksheet — what are the kids doing? They're learning about ways to help the environment. Check the pictures for examples of how to help the earth.
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rethink Worksheet
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Challenging natural resources worksheet
Challenging natural resources worksheet

Natural Resources Worksheet

Use this engaging worksheet to explore nature’s resources and their importance. Teach your child about the importance of natural resources and how to conserve them with this fun worksheet! Help your child explore and understand Earth's natural gifts! Use this challenging worksheet to identify natural resources and learn about their importance. Encourage your child to be mindful and conserve these precious resources. Enjoy teaching your child about nature's gifts with this fun worksheet!
Natural Resources Worksheet
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Natural Resources: Conservation Worksheet
Natural Resources: Conservation Worksheet

Natural Resources: Conservation Worksheet

Water scarcity is a challenge. When people don't have enough water, they can't do certain things. We can prevent this with conservation: using less energy and water. This helps protect our natural resources and saves money. Talk to your child about conservation and have them check the box next to the pictures that show it.
Natural Resources: Conservation Worksheet
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Recycling maze worksheet
Recycling maze worksheet

Recycle Maze Worksheet

Teach kids to recycle right with a fun recycling maze worksheet. It's an essential early environmental science lesson, showing kids how to protect our planet's health.
Recycle Maze Worksheet
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Energy sources worksheet PDF
Energy sources worksheet PDF

Energy Sources Printable

Introduce energy sources with this worksheet PDF — explore the sun, batteries, and more! Get your mini scientist excited about energy and power up their learning.
Energy Sources Printable
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Environmental awareness science is crucial for young children, as it lays the foundation for a lifelong understanding and appreciation of our planet. For parents and teachers of ages 5-6, instilling this awareness fosters curiosity about nature, encouraging children to explore their surroundings and ask questions.

At this age, children are highly impressionable and can grasp simple yet significant concepts about ecosystems, plants, animals, and the impact of human actions on the environment. Understanding these basics promotes critical thinking skills and nurtures a sense of responsibility towards caring for their surroundings.

By incorporating environmental awareness into everyday learning, educators and parents can teach children the value of conservation, recycling, and sustainable practices through engaging activities. Ideally suited for hands-on exploration, lessons can include outdoor activities, art projects, and stories that highlight environmental themes.

Instilling an early sense of stewardship not only enriches children's educational experiences but also helps them to develop empathy for living things. As future decision-makers, their awareness will influence how they handle future global challenges, making it essential to start the conversation early. Ultimately, this foundation supports their growth into responsible, environmentally-conscious adults who can contribute positively to the world.