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Ignite young minds with our Physical Science Worksheets for Ages 5-8! Designed to introduce basic scientific concepts and foster curiosity, these engaging worksheets cover topics like motion, energy, and matter through fun, interactive activities. Perfect for early learners, each worksheet combines vivid illustrations with hands-on experiments to make learning incredible and exciting. Tailored to align with school curriculum standards, our worksheets support classroom learning and encourage exploration at home. Help your child discover the wonders of physical science today and lay the foundation for a lifetime of discovery and scientific thinking. Download now from Kids Academy!


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Interesting reversible irreversible changes worksheet
Interesting reversible irreversible changes worksheet

Reversible Irreversible Changes Worksheet

Crack an egg and cook it – once it's done, there's no return to its original state.
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Simple machines inclined plane worksheet
Simple machines inclined plane worksheet

Simple Machines Inclined Plane Worksheet

This fun worksheet will help them increase their science skills while they have fun.
Simple Machines Inclined Plane Worksheet
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Forms of energy worksheet for 3rd grade
Forms of energy worksheet for 3rd grade

Forms of Energy Worksheet

This fun worksheet will help kids understand electricity. Kids identify objects powered by batteries or outlets. Perfect for 3rd Grade, this worksheet will fascinate them as they learn about this form of energy.
Forms of Energy Worksheet
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Worksheet: States of Matter
Worksheet: States of Matter

Physical Science: States of Matter Worksheet

Kids must identify a substance as solid, liquid, or gas to master physical science. Help them understand elements in the world with this engaging worksheet!
Physical Science: States of Matter Worksheet
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Matter: Assessment 1 Worksheet
Matter: Assessment 1 Worksheet

Matter: Assessment 1 Worksheet

Have your children learn that anything that has weight and takes up space is matter. Examples include buses, tables, people, animals, and more. Use this worksheet to help them identify the objects and circle the soft, red, and small one; the liquid; and the smooth, black, and round one.
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Temperature Patterns Worksheet
Temperature Patterns Worksheet

Temperature Patterns Worksheet

Adam has recorded temperatures in his area. Help your child use the data to predict temperatures for one month in each season. Check the box next to the correct temperature for each row in this worksheet. In America, temperatures vary by climate and season - colder in winter, hotter in summer.
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Force and Interactions: Assessment 1 Worksheet
Force and Interactions: Assessment 1 Worksheet

Force and Interactions: Assessment 1 Worksheet

Test your students' knowledge of pushing, pulling, ramps and wind with this worksheet. The first task requires them to identify push or pull pictures. The second asks them to identify a ramp and the third to explain which direction a ball will move when exposed to wind.
Force and Interactions: Assessment 1 Worksheet
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Safety Sounds Worksheet
Safety Sounds Worksheet

Safety Sounds Worksheet

Teach your kids about safety. Explain the rules and let them know what sounds to be aware of. Review the worksheet with pictures of objects and ask them to recognize which ones produce safety sounds. Have them check their answers. Doing this will help ensure their safety and that of others.
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Force and Interactions: Review 2 Worksheet
Force and Interactions: Review 2 Worksheet

Force and Interactions: Review 2 Worksheet

Your child can identify force examples by checking the pictures. There are 8 images of kids engaging in activities and objects in motion. Get them to name the activities and objects, or if they know, explain force and interaction.
Force and Interactions: Review 2 Worksheet
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Light Reflections Worksheet
Light Reflections Worksheet

Light Reflections Worksheet

Teach your students that some objects reflect light and form a reflection. Ask them to name examples, then look at pictures and check off which objects can do this. Have them note how the light bounces off these surfaces, and observe their own reflections.
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Worksheet: Sink or Float
Worksheet: Sink or Float

Sink or Float Printable

They'll learn why some things stay on the surface and others sink to the bottom. (80 words)
Sink or Float Printable
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Natural and Manmade Light Sources Worksheet
Natural and Manmade Light Sources Worksheet

Natural and Manmade Light Sources Worksheet

Have your child learn about natural and manmade light sources with this fun worksheet! They'll distinguish the sun, fireflies and more as either natural or artificial sources. Brighten up their knowledge with this engaging activity!
Natural and Manmade Light Sources Worksheet
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Balanced forces worksheet
Balanced forces worksheet

Balanced Forces Worksheet

Ready for a fun game? This worksheet will balance the forces so your kids can decide who will win their tug of war! With the right number of kids on each side of the rope, the forces will be equal. Help your little ones decide who will prevail in the game. Ready, set, go!
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Force and Interactions: Review 1 Worksheet
Force and Interactions: Review 1 Worksheet

Force and Interactions: Review 1 Worksheet

See how well your child can identify the different forces. Explain to your child that force is what causes objects to move, such as wind blowing a branch or an object going down a ramp. Ask them to circle images that show a force and assess how well they can identify them.
Force and Interactions: Review 1 Worksheet
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Going up or Down? Worksheet
Going up or Down? Worksheet

Going up or Down? Worksheet

Young students learn the concept of up and down with this geometry worksheet. They trace lines to identify relative positioning as an object travels. Kids can use position words to describe an object's movement, enhancing their spatial relationship skills - an important geometry foundation.
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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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Engineering a Solution: Comparing Pros and Cons Worksheet
Engineering a Solution: Comparing Pros and Cons Worksheet

Engineering a Solution: Comparing Pros and Cons Worksheet

Help our little engineers assist the engineer in making a decision! They will solve the equations using greater than, less than, and equal to, and then decide the best solution for the problem using the pros and cons of each.
Engineering a Solution: Comparing Pros and Cons Worksheet
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Electric Multiplication Facts Worksheet
Electric Multiplication Facts Worksheet

Electric Multiplication Facts Worksheet

Assisting your kids with math homework has no limits. After mastering addition and subtraction, the next step is multiplication. Initially, it can be intimidating. However, with the right tips and worksheets like this one, they'll see it's not so tricky. Show them how multiplying by 1 keeps the number the same. Use the tracing sheet to help them work through multiplication facts.
Electric Multiplication Facts Worksheet
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Forces Worksheet
Forces Worksheet

Forces Worksheet

Teach your child about forces! Ask them to identify which of six pictures shows push, pull or gravity. Read the words beside each picture and have them circle the correct one. It's a great way to learn about forces; push, pull and gravity!
Forces Worksheet
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Which Is Brighter? Worksheet
Which Is Brighter? Worksheet

Which Is Brighter? Worksheet

Before the exercise, ask students to recall sources of light. Use this worksheet to explain that the brighter the light source, the more space it can light up. Identify the different light sources in the pictures, then check the brighter light source in each pair. The biggest natural source of light is the sun.
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Pendulum experiment worksheet for 3rd grade
Pendulum experiment worksheet for 3rd grade

Pendulum Experiment Worksheet For 3rd Grade

Time to flex those science muscles! A pendulum's speed depends on its string length. Complete this 3rd grade pendulum experiment worksheet and experiment with a yo-yo at home! Read the description to answer the questions correctly.
Pendulum Experiment Worksheet For 3rd Grade
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Position and motion worksheets for grade 2
Position and motion worksheets for grade 2

Position and Motion Worksheet

Take a trip to the park and explore motion and position with fun worksheets! Take your child's science knowledge to a whole new level with Kids Academy's grade 2 position and motion worksheets! Explore motion and position with fun worksheets while taking a trip to the park. Strengthen their understanding of physics and how people and objects move through space.
Position and Motion Worksheet
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Sources of Light Worksheet
Sources of Light Worksheet

Sources of Light Worksheet

Help your child explore sources of light with this printout exercise. Ask them if they know the sun is the reason for day and night. Then point out other common light sources, then work together to guide them through the maze from start to finish.
Sources of Light Worksheet
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Over or Under? Worksheet
Over or Under? Worksheet

Over or Under? Worksheet

Math for young kids isn't just about numbers and counting, but also spatial concepts like geometry. This worksheet helps students learn "over" and "under" by tracing the movement of caterpillars and butterflies. Downloadable for free, it's an effective teaching tool for early learners.
Over or Under? Worksheet
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Physical science plays a fundamental role in the development of young children aged 5-8 by stimulating their natural curiosity and offering a foundation for critical thinking skills. Learning about basic principles such as motion, energy, materials, and simple machines helps children understand the world around them. This early exposure boosts problem-solving abilities, as kids learn to ask questions, observe, experiment, and draw conclusions.

Parents and teachers should care because physical science nurtures cognitive development. Hands-on experiments and interactive activities engage children effectively and build their ability to process information, comprehend cause and effect, and make predictions. Moreover, early familiarity with scientific concepts fosters a lifelong love for learning, encouraging kids to develop a keen interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) subjects.

Physical science also teaches important life skills like teamwork and communication when children work together on experiments or explain their findings. It lays the groundwork for more complex scientific understanding in later years, creating a well-rounded, scientifically literate individual. In an ever-evolving technological world, understanding the basics of physical science empowers children and paves the way for future innovation and smart decision-making. Therefore, parents and teachers hold the key to igniting young minds—starting them on a path of discovery, innovation, and increased comprehension of the universe.