Physical processes worksheets
Condensation investigation
There is water in air! This simple experiment will help you to quickly see this.
Complete the water cycle
Look at this diagram. Where does the water come from? Where does it go? Can you complete the diagram using the labels below?
Circuits Symbols Snap
Look at these pictures of different circuit components. Can you identify them? Cut them out. Can you match each one up with one of the label cards on the next page? Now shuffle the cards to play a game of Circuit Symbols Snap or matching pairs with a friend or adult to help revise these key components.
Changing liquids and solids investigation
Complete this investigation about changing liquids and solids and record your observations.
Air resistance investigation
Air resistance is a force which slows moving objects down. When things move through the air, they are slowed down. Planes can move more quickly through the air by having a more streamlined shape – this means less surface area for the air to resist against. Do you fancy having a go at running your own simple investigation into air resistance?
Understanding light reflection: Build your own periscope
Mirrors change the direction of light and reflect it. We can demonstrate this practically by making a periscope. Light is reflected from one object into a mirror and then onto the other mirror before reaching your eyes. Collect your materials and find out for yourself!
Understanding friction: Build your own balloon hovercraft
When a moving surface slides on a stationary surface it rubs against it, which slows it down. This is due to friction, a force which resists the movement of one object sliding past another. Understand more about friction with a fantastic practical project: make your own balloon hovercraft!
Shadow puppet theatre
Cut out these dragon, fairy and owl shadow puppets to use in storytelling, while also learning about the properties of light and dark when a light source is blocked by an object.
Guess that sound
In this entertaining activity your child will learn all about sounds.
Electricity dangers
A worksheet to prompt children to think about the dangers of electricity and how they could warn others about this.
Friction investigation
Help your child to plan an investigation into friction using the grid on this worksheet.
Drawing pictures of each season
A worksheet encouraging you and your child to look at and discuss how our clothes and behaviour change with each season.
Non-reversible changes: burning
A worksheet to encourage children to think about how everyday objects change when they are lit or burnt.
Identify the loudest sound
A fabulous game to encourage discussion and develop your child's reasoning skills whilst learning more about sounds.
How an electrical circuit works
A worksheet designed to illustrate the fact that a circuit must be complete for electricity to flow and a bulb to work.
Solids and liquids quiz
A quiz involving questions about solids and liquids for children to test their knowledge with.
Investigate the principles of forces
This worksheet will help your child experience the basic principles of forces such as pushing/pulling, gravity, and friction.
Reversible changes: heating and freezing
Some examples of changes made by heating or freezing. Children need to work out whether these are reversible or non-reversible. Some can be tested at home.
Make a telephone
Have fun with your child whilst they learn more about sound and its properties.
Physical processes: electricity
A worksheet to encourage children to think about all the household items they know of that use electricity.