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!
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Objects in the Sky – Mini Workbook
Observe, describe, and illustrate different objects in the sky with this printable mini-workbook.
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Rain Cloud in a Jar Experiment
Use this science experiment when learning about the different types and features of clouds and how they contribute to the water cycle.
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Earth, Sun, and Moon – Comprehension Worksheet
Read about and compare physical characteristics of the Eath, sun, and moon with this reading comprehension sheet.
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Human Impact on the Environment-Research Project
Uncover how humans positively and negatively impact the different biomes around the world with a guided research project.
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Objects in the Sky – Worksheet Pack
Use this set of worksheets to practice identifying and labeling objects in the sky as well as describing the moon, stars, sun, and clouds.
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Daily Weather Report – Interactive Powerpoint
Encourage your students to become weather reporters with this interactive weather activity.
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Climate Zone Map — Printable Classroom Resource
Print a climate zone map for the classroom to support lessons about the 6 climate types.
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How to Reduce Waste - School Lunch Project
Investigate the waste produced from school lunches and create a plan of action to reduce waste with a school lunch waste analysis project.
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How to Save Water Poster and Worksheet Pack
Teach your students ways to save water with a printable poster and worksheet pack.
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The World Without Water – Natural Resource Worksheet
Imagine and depict what a world without water would look like with a drawing prompt worksheet.
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Water Use Timeline Worksheet
Observe and explore the ways water is used throughout the day with a printable water timeline worksheet.
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Water Walk Worksheet
Observe and explore the uses of water around the school building with a water walk worksheet.
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How Do We Use Natural Resources? Concept Map Worksheet
Help your students uncover the ways that humans use natural resources with a concept map.
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What is Pollution? Instructional Slide Deck
Show your students the types of pollution and their effects with an instructional slide deck.
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How Can We Help Our Planet Mini Book
Make an Earth Day mini book that your students can complete to explain how they can help the planet.
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Science Lab Safety Rules – Poster Pack
Remind your students of lab safety rules with this set of 6 printable posters.
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Recycling Card Game - SNAP!
Use this card game to reinforce the correct containers to be used for recycling, composting, and discarding waste.
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Protecting Native Plants and Animals – Comprehension Worksheets
Build comprehension skills and learn about human impact on ecosystems with a reading passage and worksheets.
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Classroom Practices to Promote a Green Future - A Teacher's Guide
Create a more sustainably-friendly classroom with this 18-page teacher's guide.
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Natural Resource Use - Instructional Slide Deck
Explore how natural resources are used by humans in the 21st century with an instructional slide deck.
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What Causes the Seasons to Change? – Instructional Slide Deck
Explore what causes the seasons to change and learn about solstices and equinoxes with this instructional slide deck.
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Oil Spill Science Experiment
Investigate water pollution and discover the effects of oil spills on wildlife with a hands-on science lab!
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Water is Life - Instructional Slide Deck
Learn about the importance of water to life on Earth, along with where our water comes from, with an instructional slide deck.
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The Solar System - Planets in Order
Show the planets in order with this beautifully designed printable science poster.
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Planet Puzzle Match-Up Activity
Use your knowledge of the solar system to complete 8 different planet puzzles.
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Day and Night – Worksheet
Encourage your students to illustrate the day and night cycle with this free worksheet.
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Natural Resources Word Search
Review the different natural resources with a word search.
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Planets of the Solar System Factbook - Worksheet
Engage your students with a worksheet that can be compiled into a factbook containing information about the planets in the solar system.
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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle - Brainstorming Sheets
Brainstorm All the Ways to Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle with a pack of printable brainstorming worksheets.
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Animals and Their Habitats - Sorting Activity
Discover the habitats that are home to Earth’s wildlife with a printable animal habitat sorting activity.
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Animals and Their Habitats - Cut and Match Worksheets
Match animals with their habitats with a set of cut and paste worksheets.
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Recycling Word Search
Build your students’ vocabulary around the topic of recycling with this recycling-themed word search.