5th Grade Chemistry Resources
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Salt or Sugar: Which Dissolves Faster in Different Liquids?
Easy and fun hands-on chemistry experiment Students learn about molecules and solutions with this hands-on science…SubjectsScienceChemistryChemical Mixtures and Solutions -
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Build a Volcano
Build a volcano using common kitchen supplies. This fun science activity is perfect for National Chemistry Week…SubjectsScienceChemistryEarth Science -
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What Materials Make the Best Crystals?
While learning about the properties of different saturated solutions, pupils grow crystals using salt and sugar to…SubjectsScience ProjectsScienceChemistry -
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Are All Pennies Created Equal?
A penny saved is a...penny that's no longer a penny?! Teach your students about the chemical compounds within a penny…SubjectsScienceChemistryScience Projects -
ACTIVITIES
Marie Curie's Discovery Worksheet
Distribute this printable worksheet that goes with the lesson "Marie Curie's Discovery."Subjects:ScienceScientistsChemistry -
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Insect Reproduction and Life Cycle
Use this multiple-choice quiz to test students' knowledge of insect reproduction and insect life cycles.Subjects:InsectsBiologyEcology -
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The Density of Saltwater
Through a hands-on chemistry experiment students will discover that salt water is denser than fresh water.SubjectsScienceChemistryChemical Mixtures and Solutions -
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What Substance Melts Ice Fastest?
Pupils learn about the states of matter with this printable science activity. Have your pupils sprinkle various…SubjectsScience ProjectsScienceChemistry -
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Can You Be a Human Battery?
Introduce your pupils to the world of batteries with this printable science activity. Pupils use a multimeter or direct…SubjectsScience ProjectsScienceChemistry -
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Experiment Activity: Surveying Inherited Traits
Students experiment to see if some inherited traits are more common among students. Materials list, rubric, worksheets,…Subjects:Genetics and DNAHuman Body and AnatomyChemistry -
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Percy Julian, Research Chemist
Percy Julian, an African-American research chemist, made many discoveries about soybeans. A biography and related…Subjects:ScienceScientistsChemistry -
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Investigate Activity: Investigating a Chemical Change
Students produce and identify a physical and a chemical change using baking soda, vinegar, and water. Materials list,…Subjects:Chemical ChangeChemistryScience -
REFERENCE
Louis Pasteur, Bacteriologist
Louis Pasteur discover a way to kill harmful microbes in food. A biography and related activities are included.Subjects:ScienceScientistsChemistry -
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Pasteur's Crossword Puzzle
By completing a crossword puzzle, students will learn about Louis Pasteur and his work.Subjects:ScienceChemistry -
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Elements, Compounds, Solutions
Through this activity students will learn the difference between elements, compounds, and solutions (lesson plan and…Subjects:ScienceChemistryChemical Compounds -
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Experiment Activity: Experimenting with Crystal Formation
Students experiment to see the effect of the rate of cooling on the size of crystal formation. Materials list, rubric,…Subjects:ChemistryScience -
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The Best Bubble Maker
Through trial and error, discover what kinds of bubbles you can produce with different bubble makers. This worksheet…Subjects:ChemistryScience -
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Insect Reproduction
How do insects reproduce? Read this printable to learn key facts about insects' mating signals, rivalry, and courtship.Subjects:InsectsBiologyChemistry -
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What Household Cleaners Break Down Jell-O Best?
Pupils discover which common household cleaner most effectively breaks down Jell-O while learning about the basics of…SubjectsScienceChemistryScience Projects -
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Instant Expert: Water
Become an instant expert on water. Find motivational mini-lessons and the reference material you need to reinforce key…Subjects:ScienceChemistryEarth Science -
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Explore Activity: Exploring Elements
Students observe and classify different materials. Materials list, rubric, worksheets, and answer key are provided.Subjects:Periodic Law and TableChemistryScience -
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Eye-Popping Emulsions
The different emulsions become clear when students combine different liquids.Subjects:ChemistryScience -
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Dirty Water
This easy experiment demonstrates how water filtration works.Subjects:ChemistryScience
