Year 3 Science Worksheets: Free Printables and Games
There are 10 free Year 3 science printables on this page, for Year 3 children aged 7 to 8. 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 Year 3 science covers
Year 3 science covers rocks, light and shadows, forces and magnets, plants, and how animals get nutrition and move.
All 10 Year 3 science printables
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
Questions parents and teachers ask
What does Year 3 science cover?
Year 3 science covers rocks, light and shadows, forces and magnets, plants, and how animals get nutrition and move.
Are these Year 3 science printables free?
Yes. All 10 are free to print for home, classroom and home education use.
Do the sheets include answers?
Answers are included on 9 of the 10 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.
Coming from Year 2? See the Year 2 worksheets. Heading to Year 4 next? See the Year 4 worksheets.
Last updated 2026-11-10. Written by the Mini Minds Hub team at Jaques of London.