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    Discover our engaging "Our Planet and Environment Worksheets" designed specifically for children ages 5-8! These educational resources introduce young learners to essential concepts about Earth, including ecosystems, habitats, and the importance of protecting our environment. With vibrant visuals and age-appropriate language, these worksheets encourage curiosity and foster a love for nature. Activities include coloring, matching, and simple comprehension tasks that make learning fun and interactive. Perfect for classroom or home use, our worksheets promote environmental awareness while developing essential science skills. Join us in nurturing a sense of responsibility and stewardship towards our planet with these captivating resources!


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    How are winds formed
    How are winds formed

    How are Winds Formed? Printable

    Wind forms when differences in air pressure push air from high-pressure to low-pressure areas. This worksheet introduces kids to this process, helping build knowledge of environmental science and weather.
    How are Winds Formed? Printable
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    Reading a thermometer worksheet
    Reading a thermometer worksheet

    Reading Thermometers Printable

    For kids to grasp temperature, they need to learn how to read a thermometer. Use this worksheet to teach them early on - whether they're sick or in the cold. It's an important life skill!
    Reading Thermometers Printable
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    Arrays of George Washington Carver’s Creations Worksheet
    Arrays of George Washington Carver’s Creations Worksheet

    Arrays of George Washington Carver’s Creations Worksheet

    Remind your child of what George Washington Carver created. Can they tell you? This worksheet has arrays with his creations. Match the array to the multiplication fact and help your child to circle the product.
    Arrays of George Washington Carver’s Creations Worksheet
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    Bodies of water worksheet PDF
    Bodies of water worksheet PDF

    Bodies of Water Worksheet

    From oceans to streams, our planet is filled with different types of waterways. Show your child how to recognize them using this bodies of water worksheet PDF. It has vivid illustrations to help your kid learn without leaving home.
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    Trash sorting worksheet
    Trash sorting worksheet

    Trash Sorting Worksheet

    Recycling is essential for protecting our planet. It limits landfill waste and allows materials to be reused. This worksheet teaches kids how to recycle properly, distinguishing between items that can be recycled and those that need to be thrown away.
    Trash Sorting Worksheet
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    Volcano facts worksheet for 3rd grade
    Volcano facts worksheet for 3rd grade

    Volcano Facts Worksheet

    This PDF worksheet helps 3rd graders improve their skills for reading both fiction and nonfiction. It also introduces them to finding the main idea of a text and locating supporting details. Download it now to help your child break down text for better comprehension.
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    Animal Features Worksheet
    Animal Features Worksheet

    Animal Features Worksheet

    Let your kids join a budding zoologist! They can count zoo animals' fur, feathers or scales, then use numbers and comparison to check the box with the most friends. The PDF will captivate them and help them understand how the value of '6' changes based on its position.
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    Facts About the Sun Worksheet
    Facts About the Sun Worksheet

    Facts About the Sun Worksheet

    Long ago humans thought the Earth was the center of the solar system, but we now know it's really the sun! Use this science worksheet to review basic facts about the sun with your early learner. Have them recall prior knowledge about space before tackling the "true or false" questions. Trace from the sun in the center to the true facts in the clouds.
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    Rounding Natural Energy Sources Worksheet
    Rounding Natural Energy Sources Worksheet

    Rounding Natural Energy Sources Worksheet

    Ask your kids what policies they would love to see if a politician is voted into power. Then, have them help the politician in this worksheet, downloading the PDF and rounding up the number of people to the nearest hundred in support of using different natural resources as an energy source. Guide them to the correct answer.
    Rounding Natural Energy Sources Worksheet
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    Protecting Our Homes Worksheet
    Protecting Our Homes Worksheet

    Protecting Our Homes Worksheet

    Teach kids about severe weather with this free worksheet. It helps them learn how to protect their home from excessive rain, as well as what not to do. Check the given actions to make the damage from weather events less devastating.
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    Natural resources water worksheet
    Natural resources water worksheet

    Natural Resources: Water Worksheet

    With our natural resources water worksheet, your child will explore the significance of this precious resource. Unlock your child’s understanding of water’s importance with our natural resources water worksheet. They’ll learn the many ways we use water in our day-to-day lives, and grasp the necessity of this vital natural resource.
    Natural Resources: Water Worksheet
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    Natural resources soil worksheet
    Natural resources soil worksheet

    Natural Resources: Soil Worksheet

    Discuss the importance of soil with your child: it supplies us with food, air, and water. It also preserves history, like fossils and artifacts. Soil is a key natural resource for us and our planet.
    Natural Resources: Soil Worksheet
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    Seeds on the Move Worksheet
    Seeds on the Move Worksheet

    Seeds on the Move Worksheet

    Help students understand the concept of spreading seeds with this fun traceable worksheet. Discuss the pictures, and see if they can identify whether the seed is carried by the wind or an animal. Explain how seeds can travel from place to place without human help, and how this helps them grow in new locations.
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    Forms of Precipitation Worksheet
    Forms of Precipitation Worksheet

    Forms of Precipitation Worksheet

    If your child knows the meaning of "precipitation", start the worksheet. Otherwise, explain that it's any form of water that falls from the sky. Ask them for examples then look at the PDF with pictures and weather descriptions. Read them together and check the right pictures.
    Forms of Precipitation 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.
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    Organisms: Assessment 1 Worksheet
    Organisms: Assessment 1 Worksheet

    Organisms: Assessment 1 Worksheet

    Learning the life cycles of humans is fascinating. Try this fun assessment worksheet with your child and they'll gain insight into a chicken's life cycle. They'll have to put the different phases in the right order using numbered check-off boxes. Plus, they'll answer a review question about arctic animals without realizing it's a comprehension check!
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    Shapes in the Real World Worksheet
    Shapes in the Real World Worksheet

    Shapes in the Real World Worksheet

    Teach kids math in real-world context with this fun and inviting PDF. Let them explore geometric shapes and match them with everyday objects, giving them practice with fine motor skills and reinforcing basic shapes. Help them understand that math is everywhere in their lives!
    Shapes in the Real World Worksheet
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    Comparing Causes of Erosion Worksheet
    Comparing Causes of Erosion Worksheet

    Comparing Causes of Erosion Worksheet

    This free PDF worksheet combines science, number sense and comparing numbers to teach kids about the causes of erosion. They'll compare numbers related to ice, wind, water, gravity and waves and decide if each cause is greater, less than or equal to another. It's an interdisciplinary and meaningful way to learn that kids will enjoy.
    Comparing Causes of Erosion Worksheet
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    Studying Fossils Worksheet
    Studying Fossils Worksheet

    Studying Fossils Worksheet

    Fossils captivate children! It's no wonder why; when we learn about them, we are getting a glimpse into history and uncovering old mysteries! With this free download, kids will understand what a paleontologist is and how they use fossils to learn about long-gone plants and animals. They'll discover that old bones are priceless and that exploring ancient history can be exciting!
    Studying Fossils Worksheet
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    Amazing Wind: Seed Dispersal Worksheet
    Amazing Wind: Seed Dispersal Worksheet

    Amazing Wind: Seed Dispersal Worksheet

    Let your child have fun and practice math skills with this worksheet! They'll use traceable lines to disperse a dandelion's seeds, building number sense, sequencing, fine motor, and hand-eye coordination. Discern between similar numbers and strengthen reasoning skills as they enjoy the familiar activity of blowing the seeds away.
    Amazing Wind: Seed Dispersal Worksheet
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    Engineering Natural Hazards Worksheet
    Engineering Natural Hazards Worksheet

    Engineering Natural Hazards Worksheet

    Natural hazards can be lessened with precautions. This free worksheet engages kids with informative text on how engineers protect us and lets them practice reading comprehension by choosing the right option.
    Engineering Natural Hazards Worksheet
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    Air pollution printable worksheet
    Air pollution printable worksheet

    Air Pollution Worksheet

    This air pollution printable worksheet helps develop an early understanding of the causes of pollution and its effects. Give your child a head start to loving and protecting the environment.
    Air Pollution Worksheet
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    Rainforest Conservation Worksheet
    Rainforest Conservation Worksheet

    Rainforest Conservation Worksheet

    Explain to your child what a rainforest is and why it's important. A scientist took a four-day trip to count endangered species. Let your child count how many of each species were seen in total. Check the answers and help them understand.
    Rainforest Conservation Worksheet
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    Seven continents worksheet
    Seven continents worksheet

    Seven Continents Worksheet

    Geography teaches kids about the world! Encourage exploration with a seven continents worksheet - it'll help your child identify each continent using fun shapes.
    Seven Continents Worksheet
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    Parents and teachers should care about our planet and environment for children ages 5-8 because early education about sustainability helps shape responsible future citizens. In this age group, children are naturally curious and eager to learn, making it an ideal time to introduce concepts about the environment and the importance of caring for it. Learning about nature fosters a sense of wonder and appreciation for the world around them.

    Educating children about the environment cultivates values of respect and responsibility towards nature. Understanding basic concepts, like keeping our air and water clean or protecting animals and plants, empowers children to make small choices that contribute to a healthier planet. Simple actions—like recycling, planting a tree, or conserving water—can lead to lifelong habits that benefit the Earth.

    Moreover, caring for the environment provides opportunities for hands-on learning. Outdoor activities, such as nature walks or gardening, enhance critical thinking, creativity, and teamwork skills. When parents and teachers engage children in discussions about environmental issues, they encourage problem-solving and innovation that can lead to positive changes in their communities.

    In short, instilling an appreciation for our planet in young children is crucial for nurturing a generation that will actively contribute to a sustainable future.