Less than $5 Physical Science Worksheets (by date, oldest first)

Are you looking for a creative and educational way to teach children about the life cycle and habitat of butterflies? Our Butterfly Diorama is the perfect solution!

This engaging craft activity provides everything children need to create their own 3D butterfly habitat, allowing them to explore the fascinating world of butterflies in a hands-on and interactive way. Ideal for teachers, parents, and homeschoolers, this resource combines art and science to make learning fun and memorable.

What’s Included:

• 3D Butterfly Diorama Template
• Life Cycle Elements
• Habitat Features

Benefits of Butterfly Diorama:

• Promotes Understanding of Life Cycles: Helps children learn about the stages of a butterfly’s life cycle in an engaging way.
• Encourages Hands-On Learning: Provides a fun, interactive craft activity that reinforces learning through creativity.
• Stimulates Creativity: Combines art and science to spark children’s imagination and curiosity.
• Interactive and Fun: Keeps children engaged with a mix of educational content and hands-on crafting.

Transform your science and art lessons with our Butterfly Diorama and provide your child with a fun and educational experience. Perfect for enhancing understanding of butterfly life cycles, encouraging hands-on learning, and stimulating creativity. Get your set today and let your child explore the enchanting world of butterflies!

IN ADDITION, this resource includes a helpful tip sheet about "Child Development and Play Activities." Through this resource, parents will gain practical insights into how different types of play contribute to their child's overall development. The information sheet provides simple and engaging ideas for fostering cognitive, physical, social, and emotional growth through play. By incorporating these activities, young learners can develop essential skills while enjoying the fun and creativity that play brings to their everyday lives.

WHAT IS A DIORAMA?

A diorama is a 3D scene designed to depict a particular topic or concept. These miniature scenes are assembled using various materials layered together, often within a shoebox or similar container, to visually represent different aspects of the chosen subject.

Students can construct a diorama by cutting, coloring, painting, and gluing different components inside the box. This allows them to create models that convey specific scenarios like historical events or animals in their habitats. They can enhance their scenes by incorporating natural elements like grass, sand, or twigs.

While these dioramas don't come with strict assembly guidelines, students should familiarize themselves with the subject first and then creatively use provided materials to design their unique diorama. This hands-on activity encourages learning in a fun and engaging way.

SIMPLY PRINT - Print the pieces on sturdy cardstock and allow students to explore as an extension of their lesson plans.

Explore the fascinating phases of the moon with this hands-on Moon Phases Diorama Craft. This engaging activity allows children to learn about the different stages of the moon’s cycle in a fun and interactive way.

The craft is simple to assemble and visually demonstrates the waxing, waning, full, and new moon phases. Ideal for classrooms, homeschooling, or science projects, this resource makes it easy for young learners to grasp complex astronomy concepts while sparking curiosity about the night sky.

Perfect for all ages, it’s a creative and educational tool for exploring the wonders of space!

IN ADDITION, this resource includes a helpful tip sheet about "Child Development and Play Activities." Through this resource, parents will gain practical insights into how different types of play contribute to their child's overall development. The information sheet provides simple and engaging ideas for fostering cognitive, physical, social, and emotional growth through play. By incorporating these activities, young learners can develop essential skills while enjoying the fun and creativity that play brings to their everyday lives.

WHAT IS A DIORAMA?

A diorama is a 3D scene designed to depict a particular topic or concept. These miniature scenes are assembled using various materials layered together, often within a shoebox or similar container, to visually represent different aspects of the chosen subject.

Students can construct a diorama by cutting, coloring, painting, and gluing different components inside the box. This allows them to create models that convey specific scenarios like historical events or animals in their habitats. They can enhance their scenes by incorporating natural elements like grass, sand, or twigs.

While these dioramas don't come with strict assembly guidelines, students should familiarize themselves with the subject first and then creatively use provided materials to design their unique diorama. This hands-on activity encourages learning in a fun and engaging way.

SIMPLY PRINT - Print the pieces on sturdy cardstock and allow students to explore as an extension of their lesson plans.

Curious about how to teach your students about clouds in an engaging way? Our Cloud Activity Set is the perfect tool to make learning about weather and clouds fun and educational! This set is designed to help children understand different cloud types and weather patterns through interactive activities.

• Cloud Types Poster: Learn about cirrus, stratus, and other cloud types.
• Multiple Choice Questions: Test knowledge with cloud-themed questions.
• "What Are Clouds?" Worksheet: A fill-in-the-word activity to reinforce learning.
• How Clouds Form Poster: Visual guide to understanding cloud formation.
• Cloud and Weather Observation Sheet: Track and record daily weather and cloud changes.

This activity set is ideal for home, classroom, or homeschool settings, making it easy to explore the fascinating world of clouds and weather with your students!

IN ADDITION, this resource includes a helpful tip sheet about "Child Development and Play Activities." Through this resource, parents will gain practical insights into how different types of play contribute to their child's overall development. The information sheet provides simple and engaging ideas for fostering cognitive, physical, social, and emotional growth through play. By incorporating these activities, young learners can develop essential skills while enjoying the fun and creativity that play brings to their everyday lives.

Looking for an engaging and educational way to teach students about snowflakes? Our Snowflakes Activity Set is the perfect resource! Dive into the fascinating world of snowflakes with a variety of worksheets that blend science, vocabulary, and art, making learning both fun and informative.

What’s Included:

• Life Cycle of a Snowflake: Explore how snowflakes form and develop with detailed diagrams.
• Types of Snowflakes: Learn about different snowflake patterns and their unique characteristics.
• Snow Vocabulary: Enhance language skills with snow-themed vocabulary exercises.
• How to Draw a Snowflake: Step-by-step guides to help students master the art of drawing snowflakes.
• Pattern Block Mat Templates: Creative activities to build snowflake patterns using pattern blocks.

This activity set is perfect for winter-themed lessons, combining scientific exploration with creative expression. Ideal for teachers, homeschoolers, and parents looking to add a touch of winter wonder to their educational activities!

IN ADDITION, this resource includes a helpful tip sheet about "Child Development and Play Activities." Through this resource, parents will gain practical insights into how different types of play contribute to their child's overall development. The information sheet provides simple and engaging ideas for fostering cognitive, physical, social, and emotional growth through play. By incorporating these activities, young learners can develop essential skills while enjoying the fun and creativity that play brings to their everyday lives.

Learn about our solar system while researching planets and creating this oversized resource. With resources you provide or with information that they research on their own, students will label and tell about an assigned or chosen planet and its features!

Includes TWO Versions Each With:

• 2 coloring pages that combine to make one larger image
• Size when complete: 11x14

Learn about the layers and atmosphere of the Sun while researching the topic and creating this oversized resource. With resources you provide or with information that they research on their own, students will label and tell about our closest star, its structure, atmosphere and features.

Allows for the use of the following vocabulary:

core, radiation zone, convection zone, atmosphere, corona, photosphere, chromosphere, sun spot, prominence, solar flare.

Includes:

• 2 coloring pages that combine to make one larger image
• Size when complete: 11x14

Printable PDF and a digital version are included in this distance learning ready activity. Two versions are included where students solve 15, KE = 0.5 x mv2 and GPE = mgh problems. One version gives students access to full solutions to self check their work via Tinyurl. The other is a traditional worksheet with no solutions.

Distance learning?

• No problem! This activity now includes Google Slides! Ready to go, no prep needed from you!

Two Forms of Use Included

1. Printable PDF
2. Google Slides

Printable PDF and a digital version are included in this distance learning ready activity. Two versions are included where students solve 15 S= D/T problems. One gives students access to full solutions to self check their work via Tinyurl. The other is a traditional worksheet with no solutions.

Important Information

This version requires students to make no conversions for their final units of measurement. Both versions contain the same problem sets, the difference is the ability to self check.

Distance learning?

• No problem! This activity now includes Google Slides! Ready to go, no prep needed from you!

Two Forms of Use Included

1. Printable PDF
2. Google Slides

This graphic organizer activity about classifying metals, non-metals and metalloids is low prep and flexible for student needs. Use as a traditional graphic organizer or allow students to use the cut and sort option.

Vocabulary covered: metal, non-metal, metalloid, periodic table of elements, physical property, luster, brittle, malleability, insulator, conductor and semi conductor.

This Resource Contains:

• Resource materials in color, black and white as well as digital for ease of use.
• Blank Graphic Organizer
• Cut and Sort Option
• Teacher Key/Guide

Printable PDF & Digital Versions are included in this distance learning ready activity which consists of 15 speed, distance and time problems to solve.

Important Information

Not all boxes are used in the maze to avoid students from just figuring out the correct route. Students will have to correctly solve 11 problems to find their way through the maze.

Distance learning?

• No problem! This activity now includes Google Slides & Easel by TeachShare digital options!

Three Forms of Use Included

1. Printable PDF
2. Google Slides
3. Easel by TeachShare

Printable PDF & Digital Versions are included in this distance learning ready activity which consists of 15 F=MA problems to solve.

Important Information

Not all boxes are used in the maze to avoid students from just figuring out the correct route. Students will have to correctly solve 11 problems to find their way through the maze.

Distance learning?

• No problem! This activity now includes Google Slides & Easel by TeachShare digital options!

Three Forms of Use Included

1. Printable PDF
2. Google Slides
3. Easel by TeachShare

Practice solving for weight, mass and gravity with this Printable PDF & Digital Versions are included in this distance learning ready activity which consists of 13 W=MG problems to solve.

Important Information

Not all boxes are used in the maze to avoid students from just figuring out the correct route. Students will have to correctly solve 11 problems to find their way through the maze.

Distance learning?

• No problem! This activity now includes Google Slides & Easel by TeachShare digital options!

Three Forms of Use Included

1. Printable PDF
2. Google Slides
3. Easel by TeachShare

Printable PDF & Digital Versions are included in this distance learning ready activity which consists of 13 W=MG and 15 F=MA problems to solve.

Important Information

Not all boxes are used in the maze to avoid students from just figuring out the correct route. Students will have to correctly solve 11 problems to find their way through the maze.

Distance learning?

• No problem! This activity now includes Google Slides & Easel by TeachShare digital options! Ready to go, no prep needed from you!

Three Forms of Use Included

1. Printable PDF
2. Google Slides
3. Easel by TeachShare

A fun look at solids, liquids, and gases. This unit includes activities for matter, solids, liquids, and gas. These engaging and easy to print pages will help young learned develop a better understanding of the properties of matter. Included is: *Anchor Charts *KWL Charts *Worksheets *Cut and Sort *Root Beer Float Experiment *Quiz *ABC Order practice **rate and comment to receive your TeachShare credits** 1st Grade Salt Life

Unveiling Earth's Restless Rock: The Lithosphere & Plate Tectonics (Sub Plan Ready!)

Embark on a Geological Journey!
Uncover the secrets of our rocky planet with this engaging reading comprehension worksheet. Students will delve into the Earth's solid foundation, the lithosphere, and explore the fascinating theory of plate tectonics. The resource unpacks how these moving giants shape continents, mountains, and even trigger earthquakes and volcanoes!

Deeper Learning, Less Planning:

• Intriguing Text & Real-World Case Study: A captivating exploration of plate tectonics with a case study (The San Andreas Fault) to ignite curiosity and discussion.
• Sub-Plan Savior: A high-quality, ready-made resource that requires minimal prep, freeing you for other tasks.
• Common Core Aligned: Addresses Earth Science concepts relevant to middle and high school curriculums.

What's Included:

• Informative Text Passage: Packed with essential information about the lithosphere, its structure, and the theory of plate tectonics.

• Varied Assessment Activities:

  • Multiple Choice & Matching: Test comprehension of key concepts.
  • Fill-in-the-Blanks: Reinforce vocabulary and understanding.
  • Short Answer Questions: Encourage critical thinking and analysis of real-world issues.

• Answer Key: Save valuable time with a readily available answer key for easy grading.

Target Audience:

• Middle and High School Earth Science Classes
• Physical Science Students
• Teachers Seeking Engaging Sub-Plan Activities

Learning Objectives:

• Students will explain the structure of the lithosphere and the concept of plate tectonics.
• Students will describe different types of plate boundaries and their impact on geological features.
• Students will analyze how plate tectonics contributes to the formation of mountains, earthquakes, and volcanoes.
• Students will evaluate the risks associated with living near a fault line.

Common Core Standards Alignment:

• MS-ESS3-C: (or HS-ESS3-D) Model the Earth system and its response to human activities, focusing on Earth's major systems and feedback loops. (Middle/High School)
• MS-ESS1-E: Identify the evidence that supports the geologic time scale as a record of Earth's history. (Middle School)

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Dive Deep into Our Watery World: Exploring the Hydrosphere

Embark on a captivating journey into the heart of our planet's water system!
This comprehensive reading comprehension worksheet delves into the wondrous world of the hydrosphere, Earth's life-sustaining water layer. Students will discover the vital role water plays, explore the diverse water bodies that make it up, and unravel the fascinating process of the water cycle. A compelling case study (The Mississippi River Basin) ignites critical thinking about environmental challenges and conservation efforts.

Deeper Learning, Less Planning:

• Engaging Text & Real-World Case Study: A captivating exploration with a case study to spark discussion and connect science concepts to real-world challenges.
• Sub-Plan Savior: A high-quality, ready-made resource that requires minimal prep, freeing you for other tasks.
• Common Core Aligned: Addresses core Environmental Science concepts.

What's Included:

• Informative Text Passage: Packed with essential information about the hydrosphere, its components, and their roles in the water cycle.
• Varied Assessment Activities:
  • Multiple Choice & Matching: Test comprehension of key concepts.
  • Fill-in-the-Blanks: Reinforce vocabulary and understanding.
  • Short Answer Questions: Encourage critical thinking and analysis of real-world issues.
• Answer Key: Save valuable time with a readily available answer key for easy grading.

Target Audience:

• Middle and High School Environmental Science Classes
• Earth Science Students
• Teachers Seeking Engaging Sub-Plan Activities

Learning Objectives:

• Students will define the hydrosphere and explain its importance for life on Earth.
• Students will differentiate between various water bodies like oceans, lakes, rivers, and groundwater, understanding their unique characteristics.
• Students will trace the continuous movement of water through the water cycle, including evaporation, condensation, precipitation, infiltration, and runoff.
• Students will evaluate the environmental challenges facing water resources, using the Mississippi River Basin as a case study, and explore solutions for conservation.

Common Core Standards Alignment:

• MS-ESS2-C: Middle School: Earth Systems - Construct an argument supported by evidence that the process of photosynthesis in green plants allows other organisms to survive (food chain).
• HS-ESS3-C: High School: Earth and Human Activity - Model the Earth system and its response to human activities, focusing on Earth's major systems and feedback loops.

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Unveiling Our Thriving Planet: A Deep Dive into the Biosphere

Embark on a captivating exploration of our vibrant planet!
This comprehensive reading comprehension worksheet delves into the wonders of the biosphere, Earth's life-sustaining zone. Students will discover the importance of biodiversity, explore the intricate web of ecosystems, and unravel the fascinating flow of energy through food chains and nutrient cycles. A compelling case study (The Amazon Rainforest) ignites critical thinking about human impact and conservation efforts.
Deeper Learning, Less Planning:

• Engaging Text & Real-World Case Study: A captivating exploration with a case study to spark discussion and connect science concepts to real-world challenges.
• Sub-Plan Savior: A high-quality, ready-made resource that requires minimal prep, freeing you for other tasks.
• Common Core Aligned: Addresses core Environmental Science concepts.

What's Included:

• Informative Text Passage: Packed with essential information about the biosphere, its components, and their interconnectedness.
• Varied Assessment Activities:
  • Multiple Choice & Matching: Test comprehension of key concepts.
  • Fill-in-the-Blanks: Reinforce vocabulary and understanding.
  • Short Answer Questions: Encourage critical thinking and analysis of real-world issues.
• Answer Key: Save valuable time with a readily available answer key for easy grading.

Target Audience:

• Middle and High School Environmental Science Classes
• Biology Students
• Teachers Seeking Engaging Sub-Plan Activities

Learning Objectives:

• Students will define the biosphere and explain its importance for life.
• Students will differentiate between biodiversity and ecosystems, understanding their roles in maintaining a healthy planet.
• Students will analyze the flow of energy through food chains and nutrient cycles, recognizing their interconnectedness.
• Students will evaluate the impact of human activities on the biosphere and explore strategies for conservation, using the Amazon Rainforest as a case study.

Common Core Standards Alignment:

• MS-LS1-A: (or HS-LS2-C) Middle/High School: Structure and Function - Construct an argument supported by evidence that all organisms must maintain a dynamic equilibrium between taking in nutrients and energy and releasing waste products.
• SS-ESS3-C: (or HS-ESS3-D) High School: Earth and Human Activity - Model the Earth system and its response to human activities, focusing on Earth's major systems and feedback loops.

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Breathe Easy: Unveiling the Biosphere & Atmosphere's Vital Dance (Sub Plan Ready!)

Unmask the Breath of Life!
Delve into the remarkable relationship between the living world (biosphere) and the air we breathe (atmosphere) with this engaging reading comprehension worksheet. Students will explore the elegant exchange of gases through photosynthesis and respiration, and uncover the crucial role this dance plays in the carbon cycle. A real-world case study (Deforestation in the Amazon Rainforest) ignites critical thinking about human impact on this vital system.

Deeper Learning, Less Planning:

• Intriguing Text & Real-World Case Study: A captivating exploration with a case study to spark discussion and connect science concepts to real-world challenges.
• Sub-Plan Savior: A high-quality, ready-made resource that requires minimal prep, freeing you for other tasks.
• Common Core Aligned: Addresses Environmental Science concepts relevant to middle and high school curriculums.

What's Included:

• Informative Text Passage: Packed with essential information about the biosphere, atmosphere, and their interconnectedness through gas exchange.
• Varied Assessment Activities:
  • Multiple Choice & Matching: Test comprehension of key concepts.
  • Fill-in-the-Blanks: Reinforce vocabulary and understanding.
  • Short Answer Questions: Encourage critical thinking and analysis of real-world issues.
• Answer Key: Save valuable time with a readily available answer key for easy grading.

Target Audience:

• Middle and High School Environmental Science Classes
• Biology Students
• Teachers Seeking Engaging Sub-Plan Activities

Learning Objectives:

• Students will explain the exchange of gases between the biosphere and atmosphere through photosynthesis and respiration.
• Students will differentiate between photosynthesis and respiration and their significance in the carbon cycle.
• Students will analyze how human activities like deforestation disrupt the carbon cycle and contribute to climate change.
• Students will evaluate strategies to reduce human impact and protect vital ecosystems like the Amazon Rainforest.

Common Core Standards Alignment:

• MS-LS1-A: (or HS-LS2-C) Middle/High School: Structure and Function - Construct an argument supported by evidence that all organisms must maintain a dynamic equilibrium between taking in nutrients and energy and releasing waste products.
• MS-ESS3-C: (or HS-ESS3-D) Middle/High School: Earth and Human Activity - Model the Earth system and its response to human activities, focusing on Earth's major systems and feedback loops.

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Bridging the Earth & Life: Unveiling Lithosphere & Biosphere Interactions (Sub Plan Ready!)

Uncover the Earth's Vital Dance!

This engaging reading comprehension worksheet explores the fascinating relationship between the solid Earth (lithosphere) and the living world (biosphere). Students will delve into how these systems interact, influencing everything from soil formation to the impact of natural disasters. A real-world case study (The 2010 Haiti Earthquake) ignites critical thinking about environmental consequences.

Deeper Learning, Less Planning:

• Intriguing Text & Real-World Case Study: A captivating exploration with a case study to spark discussion and connect science concepts to real-world events.
• Sub-Plan Savior: A high-quality, ready-made resource that requires minimal prep, freeing you for other tasks.
• Common Core Aligned: Addresses Earth Science concepts relevant to middle and high school curriculums.

What's Included:

• Informative Text Passage: Packed with essential information about the lithosphere, biosphere, and their interconnectedness.
• Varied Assessment Activities:
  • Multiple Choice & Matching: Test comprehension of key concepts.
  • Fill-in-the-Blanks: Reinforce vocabulary and understanding.
  • Short Answer Questions: Encourage critical thinking and analysis of real-world issues.
• Answer Key: Save valuable time with a readily available answer key for easy grading.

Target Audience:

• Middle and High School Earth Science Classes
• Environmental Science Students
• Teachers Seeking Engaging Sub-Plan Activities

Learning Objectives:

• Students will explain the interaction between the lithosphere and biosphere, including the role of soil formation.
• Students will distinguish between weathering and erosion, and identify factors influencing them.
• Students will analyze how natural disasters impact ecosystems, using a real-world example.
• Students will evaluate strategies to mitigate the environmental effects of human activities (e.g., deforestation).

Common Core Standards Alignment:

• MS-ESS3-C: (or HS-ESS3-D) Model the Earth system and its response to human activities, focusing on Earth's major systems and feedback loops. (Middle/High School)
• SS-ESS3-C: (or HS-ESS3-A) Evaluate the consequences of human activities on Earth's natural systems and the ways humans can mitigate those consequences. (High School)

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Looking for a fun way to help your students review NC Science Standard PS.5.1- Matter and It's Interactions? Look no further! This resource includes 5 practice Worksheets with a variety of review activities. Perfect for homework, test review, study guide or EOG review! This resource aligns with North Carolina Standard Course of Study Science Standard PS.5.1

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