KS2 Science Worksheets: Free Printable Activities
There are 48 free KS2 science printables on this page, for Key Stage 2 (ages 7 to 11). Science sheets cover living things, materials, forces, light, sound, electricity and the Earth. Every sheet is made by Jaques of London: two A4 pages, with the activity on page 1 and notes for the grown-up on page 2.
What KS2 science covers
Key Stage 2 science covers rocks, light, forces, living things, the human body, materials, Earth and space, electricity, evolution and inheritance.
Year 2 KS2 science
3 free printables. All Year 2 worksheets
Year 3 KS2 science
10 free printables. All Year 3 worksheets
Fossil Hunters Fill the GapsHow a fossil forms, step by step.15 minAnswers
Friction Ramp TestWhich surface makes a car go furthest?.Answers
Light and Shadows True or FalseSpot the facts and the fibs.10 minAnswers
Magnet Mission Board GameRace along the track with magnet power.25 min
Minibeast IdentificationUse the clues to name each garden minibeast.Answers
Mission Light CheckComplete each task to get the crew ready for launch.30 minAnswers
Rock Property Compare CardsCompare hard and soft rocks, and rocks that let water in.Answers
Rock Spotter's Field GuideRead each clue and name the rock. Then add your own find.25 minAnswers
Shadow Fair Test ReportTest it with a torch and a toy. Fill in your report.35 minAnswers
Shadows Length InvestigationDoes torch height change the shadow?.Answers
Year 4 KS2 science
14 free printables. All Year 4 worksheets
Candy Cane ScienceTest what happens to a candy cane in different liquids.Answers
Circuit Detective FilesRead each case file. Decide if the bulb lights and say why.25 minAnswers
Circuit Parts MatchJoin each part to its job.15 minAnswers
Conductors and InsulatorsTest everyday items in a simple circuit.Answers
Food Chain Link GameBuild food chains from cards.
Habitat Survival Co-op GameWork together to keep a pond habitat in balance.Answers
Ice Cube Melting TestPlan, predict, test and rank. Rank 1 = the ice that lasts longest.35 minAnswers
Pitch and Volume ExperimentTest a rubber band guitar.Answers
Snowflake Science CraftFold, cut and count the six points.Answers
States of Matter CharadesAct out solids, liquids and gases.Answers
Teeth and Digestion JourneyPut the food journey in order.10 minAnswers
Wildflower SpotterFind ten common UK wildflowers.Answers
Winter Bird CountTally the birds you spot in one hour.Answers
Woodland Food Web CardsFinish the cards, then battle: a card wins only if it really eats the other.35 minAnswers
Year 5 KS2 science
13 free printables. All Year 5 worksheets
Animal Life Cycles QuizFrogs, butterflies, hens and rabbits.15 minAnswers
Dissolving InvestigationSugar and salt in warm and cold water.Answers
Famous Scientists CardsTen UK scientists in plain words.
Force Fact CardsRead the six cards. Then use them to answer the questions.25 minAnswers
Gravity and Air ResistanceTest paper parachutes to see how air slows a fall.Answers
Kitchen Science ExperimentsTen simple tests with cupboard items.Answers
Material Code BreakerCrack the codes to name five materials.15 minAnswers
Plant Reproduction GapsFill in the life cycle of a flowering plant.15 minAnswers
Reversible Changes True or FalseCan it be changed back?.10 minAnswers
Reversible or Not LabTest with an adult, write what you see, then sort each change.35 minAnswers
Solar System Order CardsPut the planets in order from the Sun.Answers
Water Resistance Boat TestWhich foil boat shape moves best?.
Winter Solstice Gap FillWhy is December so dark?.15 minAnswers
Year 6 KS2 science
7 free printables. All Year 6 worksheets
Evolution and Adaptation CardsWhy are animals built the way they are?.15 minAnswers
Fair Test Squash RecipeComplete the recipe card, then answer the questions.35 minAnswers
Fizz Test Recipe CardScale up the mix, then plan a fair test.35 minAnswers
Periscope Spy MissionAgent, crack the light code, then file your debrief.35 minAnswers
Pulse Rate InvestigationPredict, test, record and explain. Work with a partner who keeps time.35 minAnswers
Reindeer AdaptationsWhy reindeer can live in the cold Arctic.Answers
Shadow Detective LabTest with a torch, record your results and draw the rays.35 minAnswers
More KS2 science
1 free printable.
Questions parents and teachers ask
What does KS2 science cover?
Key Stage 2 science covers rocks, light, forces, living things, the human body, materials, Earth and space, electricity, evolution and inheritance.
Are these KS2 science printables free?
Yes. All 48 are free to print for home, classroom and home education use.
Which year groups are they for?
They cover Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6.
Do the sheets include answers?
Answers are included on 43 of the 48 sheets. The rest are open tasks, and page 2 explains what a good answer looks like.
How long does each sheet take?
Most take 10 to 35 minutes. Each sheet is two A4 pages. Page 1 is the activity and page 2 has notes for the grown-up.
Can teachers use them in class?
Yes. They work as starters, plenaries, early finisher tasks, homework or table activities, and need no preparation beyond printing.
Do I need a colour printer?
No. Black and white printing is fine for almost every sheet.
Last updated 2026-11-10. Written by the Mini Minds Hub team at Jaques of London.