Third Grade Physical Science Worksheets and Printables

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Show interactive only Color Wheel for Kids Color Wheel for Kids

Here's a thorough, easy-to-understand breakdown of the color wheel that includes primary, secondary and tertiary colors.

Light Through Objects Light Through Objects Grab your trusty flashlight and get ready for a scientific treasure hunt! Light and Color Light and Color

Can you explain why your blue shirt is blue? This worksheet is full of facts about light and how it reacts with objects to give us the perception of color.

Complementary Colors Complementary Colors

Even colors have best friends. In the world of color, these best friend pairings are called complimentary colors.

Direction of Light Direction of Light

Light travels so quickly that sometimes we can forget it even travels at all. Learn all about the direction light travels and perform your own experiment!

Color Spectrum Color Spectrum Need a colorful way to impress your friends and family? This worksheet has got you covered! Energy Word Search Energy Word Search Brush up on some physics vocabulary with this energy word search! Why Does the Earth Spin? Why Does the Earth Spin?

Right now the Earth is spinning, whether we can feel it or not. Do you know why? Uncover the science behind our spinning planet with this informative worksheet.

Types of Energy Types of Energy

Does your little scientist know the different types of energy? Explore energy with this helpful info sheet!

Why is There a Leap Year? Why is There a Leap Year?

Every four years something funny happens with our calendars -- we add a day! Why do we do this? Discover the science behind leap year.

Potential and Kinetic Energy Potential and Kinetic Energy

Teach your child the difference between potential and kinetic energy with this introductory worksheet.

What is Solar Energy What is Solar Energy

What is solar energy? Discover how we use the power of the sun, and complete this worksheet about an important renewable energy source.

Why is the Ocean Blue? Why is the Ocean Blue?

Have you ever wondered why water in a drinking glass looks clear while water in the ocean looks blue? Find out why with this fun worksheet!

Scrambled Planet Names

Scrambled Planet Names Scrambled Planet Names

Never heard of the planet Pirjute? That's because it's Jupiter, with mixed-up letters! Kids unscramble planet names on this third grade science worksheet.

Definition of Energy Definition of Energy

What is energy? Energy is the ability to do work! Use this colorful worksheet to teach your little scientist the basics of energy.

Chemical Vs. Physical Reactions Interactive Worksheet Chemical Vs. Physical Reactions

Science can be a bit of a bore to some students, but with this quick worksheet on chemical and physical reactions, it can at least be a breeze.

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Solar System: Earth

Solar System: Earth Solar System: Earth

Does your child know where Earth is in the Solar System? He'll learn as he completes this fun, planet printable.

Solar System: Mercury

Solar System: Mercury Solar System: Mercury

This worksheet features Mercury, the smallest planet in our Solar System, and also the planet that's closest to the Sun.

What is Water Energy What is Water Energy

What is water energy? Also known as hydro power, water energy is one of our important renewable resources!

Pizza Box Solar Oven Pizza Box Solar Oven Experiment with renewable energy from the comfort of home by creating a pizza box solar oven! All About Density All About Density

Budding scientists can learn about an important physical science concept with this worksheet all about density!

Firework Diagram Firework Diagram Discover the science behind an ages-old 4th of July tradition with this firework diagram. What is Geothermal Energy Interactive Worksheet What is Geothermal Energy

What is geothermal energy? Find out how we use parts of the Earth to provide us with renewable energy!

Interactive Worksheet Light and Reflection Light and Reflection

Introduce your flashlight to mirrors. Mirrors are cool surfaces that reflect light just as well as they reflect your face.

Anatomy of a Bicycle Anatomy of a Bicycle

Bikes are a healthy, great way to get from one place to another! Use this bike chart to familiarize yourself with basic bike parts.

Solar System: Saturn

Solar System: Saturn Solar System: Saturn This worksheet teaches all about the planet Saturn and its placement in the Solar System. What is Wind Energy? What is Wind Energy? What is wind energy? Teach your students how we can use the wind to create electricity! How is a Rainbow Formed? How is a Rainbow Formed?

Rainbows look like swipes of brightly colored paint hanging in the sky. Have you ever wondered how they got there?

Solar System: Neptune

Solar System: Neptune Solar System: Neptune

Teach your child about the layout of the Solar System with this simple worksheet, featuring the planet Neptune.

Why Does Ice Float? Why Does Ice Float? Find out the the cool science behind ice cubes with this fun worksheet.

Third Grade Physical Science Worksheets and Printables

Science should be fun, and our third grade physical science worksheets help children explore just that. Your child will participate in science with word searches, planet scrambles, color wheels, and more. Third grade physical science worksheets are made by educators with 8 and 9 year olds in mind. These sheets let kids explore science at their level, learning about weather, the solar system, and energy.

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