5th Grade Activities Resources
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ACTIVITIES
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 -
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. -
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 -
ACTIVITIES
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 -
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 -
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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 -
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… -
ACTIVITIES
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 DramaReligion and PhilosophyVisual Arts -
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 -
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 -
ACTIVITIES
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 -
WORKSHEETS
"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… -
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 -
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 -
ACTIVITIES
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 WritingWriting -
EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS
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 LiteratureScienceEarth Science -
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 -
WORKSHEETS
Thanks Around the World
Teach children how to say "thank you" in many different languages. This printable provides an excellent activity for…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryCulture and Diversity -
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 -
LESSON PLANS
Animals of the Rainforest Lesson
Use a lesson that provides students with an opportunity to learn about the behaviors and physical characteristics of…SubjectsScienceRain ForestsAnimals (Zoology) -
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How to Write "Choose Your Own Adventure" Stories
Easily-adaptable example of a classic story format Students learn how to write "Choose Your Own Adventure" stories by…Subjects:Language Arts and WritingCreative WritingReading and Literature -
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 -
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)
