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Explore our engaging Physical Science worksheets designed specifically for children aged 4-8! These interactive resources help young learners grasp foundational concepts in physics and chemistry through fun and accessible activities. From understanding basic forces and motion to exploring the properties of materials, each worksheet promotes curiosity and critical thinking. These printable exercises are perfect for home or classroom use, providing educators and parents with valuable tools to foster a love for science in early learners. Nurture your child's scientific exploration today with our vibrant, age-appropriate worksheets that make learning about the physical world an exciting adventure!


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Observing Patterns and Making Predictions

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Identifying a Problem  Worksheet
Identifying a Problem  Worksheet

Identifying a Problem Worksheet

Help Juan figure out why his vegetable garden isn't doing well! Print this PDF science worksheet. Read the explanation and observe the scene. What could be causing the problem? Check off the correct answer to complete the challenge. Weather or soil conditions may be the cause – analyze to find out!
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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.
Temperature Patterns Worksheet
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Lights for Safety Worksheet
Lights for Safety Worksheet

Lights for Safety Worksheet

Teach kids safety light messages to stay safe. Print this worksheet and ask students to identify the objects in the pictures. Then, ask them to check off the safety light messages which warn people to watch out. This helps keep kids safe at all times.
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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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Transparent, Translucent, or Opaque Worksheet
Transparent, Translucent, or Opaque Worksheet

Transparent, Translucent, or Opaque Worksheet

Remind students that transparent objects allow us to see through them, translucent objects let some light pass through, and opaque objects block all light. Have them look at pictures and decide if each object is transparent, translucent, or opaque.
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How Light Travels Worksheet
How Light Travels Worksheet

How Light Travels Worksheet

This colorful worksheet teaches students about light travel: beams move in a straight line and can't go around corners. Students view pictures and check off all the correct examples.
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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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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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Noisy Park Worksheet
Noisy Park Worksheet

Noisy Park Worksheet

Get your students ready for the exercise by asking them to name things they see and do at the park. Then, have them identify the things in the picture, look for objects that make sounds, and verify the answers.
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How We Hear Sounds Worksheet
How We Hear Sounds Worksheet

How We Hear Sounds Worksheet

Before beginning this worksheet, make sure your students are aware of the five senses: sight, taste, touch, smell, and hearing. This worksheet will help them explore how we hear sounds with our ears. Read or listen to the text, study the images, and answer the questions. Check off the correct answers.
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How We See Objects Worksheet
How We See Objects Worksheet

How We See Objects Worksheet

Remind your students of our five senses! This worksheet will teach them more about sight: read/listen to the text, look at pictures, then help them complete sentences. Check off the right words!
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Seeing and Hearing Worksheet
Seeing and Hearing Worksheet

Seeing and Hearing Worksheet

Before beginning this worksheet, ensure your students know that we have five senses: eyes (seeing), tongue (tasting), skin (feeling), nose (smelling), and ears (hearing). This worksheet will explore seeing and hearing - ask your students what they can see/hear in the picture and get them to check it off.
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Multiplying 5’s: Telling Temperature Part 2 Worksheet
Multiplying 5’s: Telling Temperature Part 2 Worksheet

Multiplying 5’s: Telling Temperature Part 2 Worksheet

To help your child with multiplication, teach them some simple tricks. For example, when multiplying 10's the product always ends in a 0, and when multiplying by 5, the product will end in 0 or 5. Look at the problems in this worksheet and help your child find the product. Then, check the thermometer with the correct answer.
Multiplying 5’s: Telling Temperature Part 2 Worksheet
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Multiplying 5’s: Telling Temperature Worksheet
Multiplying 5’s: Telling Temperature Worksheet

Multiplying 5’s: Telling Temperature Worksheet

To help your child learn their times tables, here's two tips. When multiplying by 10s, the product always ends in a 0. When multiplying by 5s, the product will end in either 0 or 5. Have a look at the problems in this worksheet, help them find the product and check the thermometer to verify the answer.
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The Water Cycle Worksheet
The Water Cycle Worksheet

The Water Cycle Worksheet

Do your students know about the water cycle? Show them the picture in this worksheet. Explain the stages: collection, evaporation, condensation and precipitation. Read the sentences and have them check the true or false questions. After this, they will understand the cycle water goes through.
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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!
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What Are Solids? Worksheet
What Are Solids? Worksheet

What Are Solids? Worksheet

Help your kids understand matter's three forms - solid, liquid, and gas - with examples. Ask them to give their own and where to find them. Then, read and discuss the worksheet's facts about solids. Afterward, have them circle the solids among the provided objects.
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Matter Word Search Worksheet
Matter Word Search Worksheet

Matter Word Search Worksheet

Matter is anything with weight and taking up space. It exists in three forms: solid, gas and liquid. Examples of these are ice, air and water. Help kids find the words in the puzzle, which are written forward, backward, horizontally and vertically. Connect the letters!
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What Is Matter? Worksheet
What Is Matter? Worksheet

What Is Matter? Worksheet

Matter is anything that occupies space and has weight. Show your child examples, like people, cars, food, animals, objects etc. Ask them to name more. Help the thirsty kids in the picture find liquids - have them trace the path in the tracing sheet.
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Multiplying 3s with Force Worksheet
Multiplying 3s with Force Worksheet

Multiplying 3s with Force Worksheet

Help your kids understand force. Examples: jumping in a playground, wind blowing leaves, pulling a wagon. Show them how to use force to pull the wagon in this worksheet by drawing a line through all the correct multiplication facts.
Multiplying 3s with Force 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.
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Ben Franklin’s Invention Arrays Worksheet
Ben Franklin’s Invention Arrays Worksheet

Ben Franklin’s Invention Arrays Worksheet

Have your child guess some of the inventors of the popular items we use today. For instance, the light bulb was invented by Thomas Edison. Look at Ben Franklin's inventions and help your kids match the arrays to the correct multiplication fact. Check the box and circle the product.
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Thomas Edison’s Invention Arrays Worksheet
Thomas Edison’s Invention Arrays Worksheet

Thomas Edison’s Invention Arrays Worksheet

Test your students' knowledge on history by asking them what Thomas Edison invented. If they get the right answer, provide more information on other inventors. Check out this printout of Edison's light bulb inventions laid out in arrays. Get them to match each array to the correct multiplication fact.
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In Front or Behind: Part 2 Worksheet
In Front or Behind: Part 2 Worksheet

In Front or Behind: Part 2 Worksheet

Teach positional words "front" and "behind" with this fun worksheet! Students identify where the squirrel is in relation to the object - in front or behind. It's a great exercise to practice early geometry skills and understanding object movement.
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Physical Science is crucial for children aged 4-8 as it lays the foundation for their understanding of the world around them. At this age, children are naturally curious, and engaging them in physical science concepts helps to nurture that curiosity. By exploring basic principles such as motion, energy, and magnetism, young learners can develop critical thinking and inquiry skills.

Learning about physical science also directly supports other areas of development. For instance, hands-on experiments like simple chemical reactions or physics activities foster creativity and problem-solving abilities. Importantly, incorporating physical science can enhance language skills as children learn new vocabulary and describe their observations.

Furthermore, understanding the principles of physical science is integral in daily life, from recognizing changes in the weather to understanding gravity. The skills and knowledge gained at this age form a strong foundation for future learning in more complex science subjects. Teaching physical science can also help children develop a sense of wonder about nature and technology, encouraging a lifelong interest in STEM fields.

By prioritizing physical science education, parents and teachers empower children to explore, question, and appreciate the scientific principles that govern their environment, thereby encouraging a curious and informed mindset as they grow.