5th Grade Activities

Getting to Know Each Other

Getting to know your students at the beginning of the year is crucial in establishing a strong teacher-student rapport.

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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…

Subjects

Science

Physics

Gravity

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Multiple Intelligences Activities

Eight multiple intelligences are outlined along with teaching tips and fun activities.

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Problem Solving: Guess and Check

Teach students the same technique research mathematicians use! (Seriously.) "Guess and Check" is a problem-solving…

Subjects:

Mathematics

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Getting to Know You Bingo Template

These get to know you bingo cards make a great back to school activity to help students (and you) get to know each other…

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Conflict Resolution Activities

Promote positive community building with these activities. Suggestions include physical activities, writing, cooperative…

Subjects

Social Studies and History

Government and Civics

Flags

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Top PowerPoint Projects Slideshow (Grades 4-8)

Have your students create reports and presentations that cover all subject areas using PowerPoint. The use of PowerPoint…

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Personal Mandalas Icebreaker

Get to know yourself, and others, with this fun personal mandala activity! The word mandala originates from the…

Subjects:

Art, Music and Drama

Religion and Philosophy

Visual Arts

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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…

Subjects

Science

Physics

Density

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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:

Science

Health

Nutrition

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Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl Discussion Guide

Use these enrichment activities and Internet resources to enhance teaching Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl.

Subjects:

Literature

Banned Books and Censorship

Reading and Literature

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"Getting to Know You" Game

Need a beginning of the year ice breaker? This game will help pupils get to know their classmates at the beginning of…

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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…

Subjects

Science

Chemistry

Chemical Mixtures and Solutions

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Introduce your students to a lab that evaluates students' ability to use data and charts to find foods that meet daily…

Food Groups

Subjects:

Science

Health

Nutrition

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Character Traits Writing Activity Packet

This no-prep writing activity packet includes everything you need for introducing and teaching character traits in…

Subjects:

Language Arts and Writing

Writing

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Summer Reading (Grades 3-5)

Summer reading for grades 3-5, with activities! Pick any book from this list of the best kids' books and your students…

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Science

Earth Science

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In Which Liquids Do Seeds Grow Best?

Green thumbs for everyone! Teach your pupils about horticulture and hydroponics with this hands-on printable science…

Subjects

Science

Plants and Botany

Seeds and Pollination

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Teach children how to say "thank you" in many different languages. This printable provides an excellent activity for…

Thanks Around the World

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Culture and Diversity

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Life Cycle of Butterflies

Students will learn about the life cycle of butterflies and find answers to frequently asked questions about these…

Subjects

Science

Animals (Zoology)

Insects

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