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Discover our curated collection of science worksheets designed specifically for children ages 5-8! Our engaging activities help young learners explore essential scientific concepts through fun and interactive formats. From understanding the basics of plants and animals to simple experiments, each worksheet encourages curiosity and critical thinking. With comprehensive answer keys included, parents and educators can easily assess comprehension and support learning. These worksheets are perfect for both classroom use and at-home learning, making science approachable and enjoyable for young minds. Dive into our science activities today to nurture your child's love for discovery and exploration!


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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.
Matter: Assessment 1 Worksheet
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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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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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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!
Organisms: Assessment 1 Worksheet
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Space: Assessment 1 Worksheet
Space: Assessment 1 Worksheet

Space: Assessment 1 Worksheet

Introduce Kyle and his moon journal to your kids! Ask if they know what it is, or if they keep one too. Together, look at Kyle's pics and help them identify the phases of the moon. Have them check off the correct name of each. It's a great way to get kids interested in space!
Space: Assessment 1 Worksheet
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Ecosystems: Assessment 1 Worksheet
Ecosystems: Assessment 1 Worksheet

Ecosystems: Assessment 1 Worksheet

Before starting the worksheet, remind your child of the basics of the ecosystem, e.g. plants need light and winds carry small seeds. Encourage them to identify the images in the colorful printout. Ask them the questions and help them circle the correct answers.
Ecosystems: Assessment 1 Worksheet
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Earth's Systems: Assessment 1
Earth's Systems: Assessment 1

Earth's Systems: Assessment 1

Check your child's knowledge of weather basics with this quick printable worksheet! Using colorful pictures, instruct them to determine which thermometer shows a hotter reading and if water would be warmer in the sun or under clouds. Encourage kids to identify types of weather on the bottom of the page. Assess their readiness to move on!
Earth's Systems: Assessment 1
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Earth and Human Activity: Assessment 2 Worksheet
Earth and Human Activity: Assessment 2 Worksheet

Earth and Human Activity: Assessment 2 Worksheet

Earth is alive with birds, trees, insects, and animals. Explain to your kids that the environment on Earth supports life. Ask for examples, then use the worksheet pictures to help them identify living things and complete the maze.
Earth and Human Activity: Assessment 2 Worksheet
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Light and Sound: Assessment 2 Worksheet
Light and Sound: Assessment 2 Worksheet

Light and Sound: Assessment 2 Worksheet

This worksheet introduces your kids to light and sound, with common sources of each. Identify the objects and help them check if it's a light source, a sound source, or both. Colourful and simple, it's a great way to teach your little ones! (80 words)
Light and Sound: Assessment 2 Worksheet
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Earth and Human Activity: Assessment1 Worksheet
Earth and Human Activity: Assessment1 Worksheet

Earth and Human Activity: Assessment 1 Worksheet

Natural resources are gifts from Mother Nature that exist without man-made intervention. We use them to make essential items we use daily. Ask your kids for examples and have them check off images of natural resources on this worksheet.
Earth and Human Activity: Assessment 1 Worksheet
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Force and Interactions: Assessment 2 Worksheet
Force and Interactions: Assessment 2 Worksheet

Force and Interactions: Assessment 2 Worksheet

Help your child see the difference between push and pull with this fun worksheet. Ask them to match each picture to the right group. The "push" is on the left and the "pull" is on the right. Assist them in tracing the activities and explain what it is the people are doing.
Force and Interactions: Assessment 2 Worksheet
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Animals and Plants: Assesment 2 Worksheet
Animals and Plants: Assesment 2 Worksheet

Animals and Plants: Assessment 2 Worksheet

This free PDF is ideal to quickly test your child's knowledge of animal adaptations. They'll select the right beak patterns for hummingbird, woodpecker and falcon, and identify which parts of animals help them escape predators. It's easy to assess your kid's understanding.
Animals and Plants: Assessment 2 Worksheet
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Matter: Assessment 2 Worksheet
Matter: Assessment 2 Worksheet

Matter: Assessment 2 Worksheet

Identify the five objects in this worksheet as either solid or liquid. Ask your kids to check the correct box. Melting changes solids to liquids while freezing transforms liquids to solids.
Matter: Assessment 2 Worksheet
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Ecosystems: Assessment 2 Worksheet
Ecosystems: Assessment 2 Worksheet

Ecosystems: Assessment 2 Worksheet

Pollinators are living or non-living things that help pollen spread. Test your child's knowledge of the ecosystem with this worksheet. Point out animals in the picture, then ask the simple questions. Help your child circle the right answers.
Ecosystems: Assessment 2 Worksheet
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Space: Assessment 2 Worksheet
Space: Assessment 2 Worksheet

Space: Assessment 2 Worksheet

Test your kids' knowledge of the weather, constellations and Earth with this worksheet. Show them the 4 images and ask what's happening; then read the questions and options and help them pick the right answers. This printout is a helpful and fun way to learn!
Space: Assessment 2 Worksheet
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Organisms: Assessment 2 Worksheet
Organisms: Assessment 2 Worksheet

Organisms: Assessment 2 Worksheet

This free assessment helps you measure your child's science knowledge. They can check off traits a puppy inherited, identify a cactus's habitat, and review a dinosaur's diet. It's an efficient way to assess their skills.
Organisms: Assessment 2 Worksheet
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Animals and Plants: Assesment 1 Worksheet
Animals and Plants: Assesment 1 Worksheet

Animals and Plants: Assessment 1 Worksheet

Do you want to easily assess your child's understanding of basic science concepts? This colorful PDF offers a free opportunity for them to test their knowledge about parts of a flower, poisonous plants, animal habitats and more! Bright pictures make it fun and easy for you to see what they know.
Animals and Plants: Assessment 1 Worksheet
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Parents and teachers should prioritize science activities for children ages 5-8 because these formative years are critical for building a strong foundation in scientific understanding and critical thinking skills. Engaging young learners in hands-on science activities sparks curiosity, encouraging them to explore, ask questions, and seek answers, which promotes a lifelong love for learning.

Science activities tailored for this age group typically incorporate fun, interactive elements that resonate with children, making complex concepts more relatable and easier to grasp. Furthermore, these activities help develop essential skills such as problem-solving, observation, and reasoning, which are vital not only in science but across all subjects and real-life situations.

Additionally, involving children in science fosters creativity and innovation, encouraging them to think outside the box. Providing immediate answers or support allows them to build confidence in their abilities and nurtures a growth mindset, empowering them to tackle challenges bravely.

Moreover, science seamlessly ties into everyday experiences, helping children understand the world around them—whether it's observing plant growth, conducting simple experiments, or exploring the properties of water. Ultimately, both teachers and parents play a crucial role in facilitating these enriching experiences that support cognitive and emotional development.