Science Teaching Resources

Elementary teachers, are you ready to get hours of science lesson planning time back? Welcome to Teach Starter, where science printable worksheets, STEM activities, and more ways to integrate the science curriculum into your classroom are waiting for you. Every science resource in our curated resource library has been created by a teacher for teachers, and every lesson has undergone a rigorous review process by our team of expert teachers to ensure it's ready for your classroom.

Science Teaching Resources

Whether you're teaching the life cycle of a frog to 1st graders, the water cycle to your 4th-grade class, or you're taking your 3rd graders on a journey around the sun and back again with rotation and revolution worksheets, there is something in this collection for every science teacher. Here are just a few of the topics you'll discover as you dive into our curriculum-aligned resource collection:

The scientific method
Earth and space resources
Matter and energy worksheets
Environment printables
Scientific tools

Science Classroom Decor Ideas

Decorating your science classroom? We've got you covered there with plenty of ideas and printables:

Set up word walls with science vocabulary regarding the weather, natural disasters, and more.
Line your walls with science classroom posters that introduce students to scientific tools like the thermometer and the microscope.
Print out space, earth, and other bulletin board banners that make bulletin board set-up a snap!

32 of 1,113 teaching resources for those 'aha' moments

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Movement of the Sun, Earth, and Moon Model

A hands-on model to demonstrate the interplay and movements of the sun, Earth and moon.

2 pages Grade: 3
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Oreo® Moon Phases Worksheet

Engage your students with a science snack-tivity by completing this Oreo® moon phases worksheet.

1 page Grades: 1 - 4
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Environmental Awareness Flip Book

Use this flip book to build awareness of actions that are good and bad for the environment.

2 pages Grades: K - 3
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Animal Body Coverings Sort

A worksheet for students to sort animals based on their body covering.

2 pages Grades: K - 1
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Why Plant a Tree? Infographic

Teach about Arbor Day or Earth Day with an infographic poster about the importance of trees in our environment.

1 page Grades: PK - 6
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Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint - Poster

Display this poster when learning about sustainability.

1 page Grades: 3 - 7
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Seasons Sorting Activity

Identify proper clothing, activities, and objects for different types of weather with this four seasons activity.

10 pages Grades: K - 2
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Jellyfish Craft Template for Kids

Use this printable jellyfish craft template when learning about ocean animals or teaching about the letter J.

2 pages Grades: PK - 2
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How Can We Help Our Planet Mini Book

A mini book that your students can complete to explain how they can help the planet.

2 pages Grades: 1 - 3
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Parts of a Flower Printable Vocabulary Cards

Print a set of 24 vocabulary cards covering parts of a flower for your word wall.

6 pages Grades: 3 - 7 Customizable
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Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources – Vocabulary Mini Book

Reinforce science vocabulary by creating a booklet to reference when studying renewable and nonrenewable resources.

6 pages Grades: 3 - 4
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Cause of the Seasons – Task Cards

Demonstrate an understanding of what causes the seasons with this set of 24 task cards.

1 page Grades: 4 - 5
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How to Make a Sundial Activity and Worksheet

Print this sundial science worksheet, and follow the instructions to make a sundial with your students when exploring concepts of time.

Grades: 2 - 5
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Cause of the Seasons – Word Wall Cards

Reinforce science vocabulary in your classroom with this set of word wall cards that focus on what causes the change of seasons.

6 pages Grades: 4 - 5
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Life Cycle of a Butterfly Activity - Printable Accordion Book

A cute activity to display the life cycle of a butterfly.

2 pages Grades: 1 - 2
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Earth Day Word Scramble

Celebrate Earth Day and all things sustainable with this fun word scramble for elementary.

3 pages Grades: 4 - 6
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Trash, Recycle, and Compost Posters

Remind your students where to put their waste with these trash, recycling, and compost posters.

3 pages Grades: PK - 6
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Candy Heart Science Mini Workbook

Investigate chemical reactions with this hands-on Valentine’s Day experiment booklet.

6 pages Grades: 2 - 4
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Life Cycle of a Frog - Poster

Learn about the life cycle of a frog with this colorful poster.

1 page Grades: 1 - 4
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We Are Moving – Planet Project

An Earth and Space project that develops knowledge and understanding of scientific concepts, research skills, and writing skills.

5 pages Grades: 5 - 6
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Weather Vocabulary Cards

A set of 12 vocabulary cards used to describe the weather.

3 pages Grades: PK - 1
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Recycling Bin Labels

Posters to display in your classroom showing the different waste solutions.

10 pages Grades: K - 6
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Printable Weather Recording Chart Pack

Use these printable weather charts to graph and analyze the weather for each month.

1 page Grades: K - 2
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Natural Disasters – Poster Pack

Display information about different types of natural disasters with this poster pack.

1 page Grades: 3 - 5
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Marine Animal Profile Worksheets

A set of four marine animal profile worksheets.

1 page Grades: 1 - 3
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Phases of the Moon Bulletin Board Kit

Display information about the phases of this moon with an out-of-this-world bulletin board display.

22 pages Grades: 1 - 6
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Forest Food Web – Worksheet

Challenge students to create a food web and explain how energy flows between organisms with this cut-and-paste worksheet.

1 page Grades: 4 - 5
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Energy and Electricity – Vocabulary Cards

Reinforce science vocabulary in your classroom with this set of word wall cards that focus on forms of energy and electricity.

6 pages Grades: 3 - 5
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Animal Classification Sort

Determine if an animal is an amphibian, reptile, mammal, or bird with this sorting activity.

1 page Grades: 1 - 3
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3-D Object Astronaut Template

A 3-D object template to create an amazing astronaut!

2 pages
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Renewable & Nonrenewable Resources – Instructional Slide Deck

Investigate the differences between renewable and nonrenewable resources as well as the benefits and disadvantages of each with this instructional slide deck.

1 page Grades: 3 - 5
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Animal Fact File Worksheet

An animal fact file for students to complete when learning about a variety of animals.

Grades: 1 - 6