Science Worksheet · Grades 5–8
Surface Tension Worksheet
A printable science worksheet for grades 5-8 on surface tension. Students learn how cohesion between water molecules makes the surface act like a thin skin, match eight terms to clues, and answer four short-response questions. A diagram and complete answer key are included.
Subject
Science
Grades
Grades 5–8
Skill Focus
Surface Tension, properties of matter
Lesson Length
30 minutes
Lesson Overview
About this worksheet
Surface tension is the pull that makes the top of a liquid act like a thin skin, caused by cohesion between water molecules. This worksheet teaches the idea with a diagram and has students match terms and explain everyday examples.
The reference box and Section A are on page 1. The reference box defines eight terms and shows an insect resting on water. 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 Properties of Water 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 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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Surface Tension Worksheet
A printable science worksheet for grades 5-8 on surface tension. Students learn how cohesion between water molecules makes the surface act like a thin skin, match eight terms to clues, and answer four short-response questions. A diagram and complete answer key are included.
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