Science Worksheet · Grades 6–9
Osmosis and Diffusion Worksheet
A printable science worksheet for grades 6-9 on osmosis and diffusion. Students learn how particles spread from high to low concentration and how water moves across a membrane, match eight terms to clues, and answer four short-response questions. A diagram and complete answer key are included.

Subject
Science
Grades
Grades 6–9
Skill Focus
Osmosis and Diffusion, life science
Lesson Length
30 minutes
Lesson Overview
About this worksheet
Diffusion is the movement of particles from an area of high concentration to one of low concentration, and osmosis is the diffusion of water across a membrane. This worksheet teaches both processes and the idea of equilibrium, with a diagram.
The reference box and Section A are on page 1. The reference box defines eight terms and shows particles spreading across a membrane. Section A has eight clue-matching items. Section B on page 2 has four short-response questions.
Page 3 is a complete answer key. The worksheet pairs well with the States of Matter and Plant and Animal Cells worksheets.
How to Use This Lesson
Read the reference box and study the diagram.
Match each clue to a term in Section A on page 1.
Answer the four short-response questions in Section B on page 2.
Use the answer key on page 3 for self-check.
Pair with the States of Matter Worksheet for more practice.
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Osmosis and Diffusion Worksheet
A printable science worksheet for grades 6-9 on osmosis and diffusion. Students learn how particles spread from high to low concentration and how water moves across a membrane, match eight terms to clues, and answer four short-response questions. A diagram and complete answer key are included.
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