5th Grade Activities Resources
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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 -
WORKSHEETS
International Women's Day
Do your students know why International Women's Day began? Help them learn about women in the past and their fight for…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryWomen's Rights -
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Understanding Decimal Place Value
Prepare to teach your students about decimal points with this outline of a detailed lesson with steps to follow, guided…SubjectsMathematicsDecimalsPlace Value -
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Can Sound Travel Through Things?
Through simple experimentation, students will learn how sound waves function and travel.SubjectsSciencePhysicsSound (Acoustics) -
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St. Patrick's Day Themed Writing Activities Packet
This resource pack is St. Patrick's Day themed. Enjoy 6 writing activities that range from creative to non-fiction…Subjects:Language Arts and WritingWriting -
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 -
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Conflict Resolution Activities
Promote positive community building with these activities. Suggestions include physical activities, writing, cooperative…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryGovernment and CivicsFlags -
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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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Pi Day Activities Choice Board
Celebrated on March 14th (3.14), Pi Day is an exciting day for lovers of mathematics everywhere. This choice board is…Subjects:MathematicsGeometryLanguage Arts and Writing -
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 -
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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…SubjectsSciencePlants and BotanySeeds and Pollination -
WORKSHEETS
St. Patrick's Day Lesson Plan Activity
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with the activities outlined in this lesson plan for teachers. -
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Women's History Videos and Activities
Learn about the history of women's rights and the Nineteenth Amendment through these educational videos and related…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistorySuffrage and Women's Rights -
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Multiple Intelligences Activities
Eight multiple intelligences are outlined along with teaching tips and fun activities. -
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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:LiteratureBanned Books and CensorshipReading and Literature -
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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…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 -
EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS
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… -
GAMES AND APPS
Getting to Know You Bingo
This icebreaker game will help your students (and you) get to know each other better. Give students the fun task of…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryCommunity and Ways of Life -
ACTIVITIES
Same Name Word Puzzle
Students use their critical thinking skills to unscramble names in foreign languages and complete this challenging…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLanguage Arts and WritingVocabulary -
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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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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 -
EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS
Favorite St. Patrick's Day Activities Slideshow
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with our favorite activities and resources on the Irish-American holiday.
