5th Grade Science Resources
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CLASSROOM TOOLS
Report Card Comments & Phrases—Science
Save time and speed up your report card writing process using these suggested comments and phrases for science.…Subjects:Science -
LESSON PLANS
Why Do Some Objects Fall Faster Than Others?
Put Galileo's theories to the test with bricks and feathers! Introduce your pupils to the fundamentals of gravity with…SubjectsSciencePhysicsGravity -
LESSON PLANS
Can Sound Travel Through Things?
Through simple experimentation, students will learn how sound waves function and travel.SubjectsSciencePhysicsSound (Acoustics) -
WORKSHEETS
Thought for Food: A Nutrition Lesson
Learn about the science behind nutrition, and get the resources necessary to give your students an understanding of…Subjects:ScienceHealthNutrition -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Women's History Month Themed Activities Packet
March is Women's History Month! How do you celebrate Women's History Month in your classroom? This themed…Subjects:Language Arts and WritingSocial Studies and HistoryMathematics -
LESSON PLANS
Do Objects Float Better in Salt Water Than in Fresh Water?
Will a bottlecap really float in salt water?Students will learn about density and surface tension with this printable…SubjectsSciencePhysicsDensity -
LESSON PLANS
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 -
LESSON PLANS
In Which Liquids Do Seeds Grow Best?
Green thumbs for everyone! Teach your pupils about horticulture and hydroponics with this hands-on printable science…SubjectsSciencePlants and BotanySeeds and Pollination -
EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS
Women Scientists & Inventors Printable Book (Grades 4-8)
The articles in this printable book highlight the achievements of 16 women in STEM fields. The challenging puzzles will…Subjects:ScienceScientists -
LESSON PLANS
Life Cycle of Butterflies
Students will learn about the life cycle of butterflies and find answers to frequently asked questions about these…SubjectsScienceAnimals (Zoology)Insects -
WORKSHEETS
Food Groups
Introduce your students to a lab that evaluates students' ability to use data and charts to find foods that meet daily…Subjects:ScienceHealthNutrition -
LESSON PLANS
What Materials Conduct Static Electricity Best?
Learn about electricity in this "shocking" science experiment! In this hands-on science project, pupils build their own…SubjectsSciencePhysicsElectricity -
EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS
Top Spring Activities (K-8)
View this collection of our Top 10 Spring-Themed activities, lessons, and printables. Click through the gallery to find…Subjects:ScienceEarth ScienceSpring Season -
WORKSHEETS
Earthquakes and Volcanoes Lesson and Activities
This lesson plan includes maps, colorful graphics, and activities to help students understand how volcanoes and…Subjects:ScienceEarth ScienceNatural Disasters -
ACTIVITIES
Parts of a Volcano Labeling Worksheet
Students label the parts of a volcano diagram using words provided in the word bank. This printable can be used as…Subjects:ScienceGeologyVolcanoes -
LESSON PLANS
Sample the Solar System
Deliver a lesson plan that presents a research project on the solar system.SubjectsScienceSpace and AstronomySolar System -
GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS
Dogs and Cats as Pets: Venn Diagram
Model effective usage of a Venn diagram with this example, which compares and contrasts dogs and cats as pets. It will…Subjects:Language Arts and WritingScience -
LESSON PLANS
Build a Volcano
Build a volcano using common kitchen supplies. This fun science activity is perfect for National Chemistry Week…SubjectsScienceChemistryEarth Science -
LESSON PLANS
Does It Matter How Much Air Is in Your Basketball?
Help students get a "handle" on understanding air pressure Students observe how different levels of air pressure affect…SubjectsSciencePhysicsMotion and Energy (Mechanics) -
WORKSHEETS
Bubble Answer Sheet
This sheet of multiple-choice bubble answers is ready to be filled in by your students. It features 50 items with…Subjects:Language Arts and WritingSocial Studies and HistoryScience -
LESSON PLANS
Recycled Art
Students will use found and recycled objects to make art. Then, they will evaluate their artwork and how their group…SubjectsScienceEarth ScienceRecycling -
WORKSHEETS
Renewable and Non-renewable Energy
Use this educational worksheet to teach children about non-renewable and renewable energy resources. In this activity,…Subjects:ScienceEcologyEarth Science -
DAILY WARM-UPS
Penguins Reading Warm-Up
Introduce facts about penguins with this science reading passage. Use the reading comprehension questions in this…Subjects:Aquatic AnimalsAnimals (Zoology)Biology -
ASSESSMENT
Vertebrates and Invertebrates Word Fill-In
Review facts about vertebrates and invertebrates with this word-fill activity. Students will use the terms in the word…Subjects:Animals (Zoology)InsectsBiology
