5th Grade Physics Activities

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Whirlybirds

Build and modify flying paper vehicles in order to observe the effects of gravity, air resistance, and slipstreaming.

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Physics

Aerodynamics

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Roller Coasters

Build a miniature roller coaster in order to observe the effects of gravity and momentum.

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Physics

Science

Engineering

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Build an Insulator

Use this lab to teach your students how insulation can help to store heat.

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Science

Physics

Motion and Energy (Mechanics)

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Potential and Kinetic Energy Quiz

Introduce your students to a lab that evaluates students' understanding of potential, radiant, and kinetic energy.…

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Physics

Motion and Energy (Mechanics)

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Chutes Away

By making different types of parachutes, students will learn about the effects of air resistance on falling objects.

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Science

Physics

Motion and Energy (Mechanics)

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Rubber Band Blast Part I

Children explore the range of a rubber band. This worksheet includes several FutureFit Extension Activities that…

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Physics

Science

Mathematics

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Seat-Belt Safety Part II

Students continue to demonstrate the importance of seat-belts and air bags in cars.

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Science

Physics

Newton's Laws

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Finding Frequency

Students will discover the frequency at which a pendulum moves.

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Science

Physics

Motion and Energy (Mechanics)

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Speedy Spool Part I

Explore the differences between potential and kinetic energy.

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Science

Physics

Energy and Matter

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Speedy Spool Part II

Continue to explore the differences between potential and kinetic energy.

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Science

Physics

Energy and Matter

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Skateboard Slosh Part I

Students look at centripetal force in a series of experiments.

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Physics

Science

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Skateboard Slosh Part II

Students continue to look at centripetal force in a series of experiments.

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Physics

Science

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Measuring Hot and Cold

Interesting facts and fun activities related to the thermometer.

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Science

Physics

Heat

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All About Pneumatic Tires

Interesting facts and fun activities related to pneumatic tires.

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Science

Physics

Motion and Energy (Mechanics)

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Height, Mass, and Shape

Introduce your students to a lab that evaluates a student's ability to describe items based on their physical…

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Physics

Mass and Weight

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Simple Machines Lab

Introduce your students to a lab that evaluates a student's ability to design and build simple machines to make work…

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Science

Physics

Machines

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Explore Activity: Exploring Motion

Students build a pendulum and experiment with its motion. Materials list, rubric, worksheets, and answer key are…

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Physics

Motion and Energy (Mechanics)

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Experiment Activity: Experimenting with Balloon Rockets

Students experiment to determine how far a balloon rocket will travel. Materials list, rubric, worksheets, and answer…

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Science

Physics

Motion and Energy (Mechanics)

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Investigate Activity: Investigating Force Used to Move Objects

Students measure the force needed to move objects of different masses across smooth and rough surfaces. Materials list,…

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Physics

Motion and Energy (Mechanics)

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Investigate Activity: Investigating Friction

Students observe and measure the height of a ramp necessary to overcome friction. Materials list, rubric, worksheets,…

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Science

Physics

Friction

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Density: Making a Water Sandwich

In this classroom activity, students use liquid solutions to learn about and experiment with density.

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Science

Physics

Density

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Flying Circus

Instructions for building several types of paper airplanes, which will exhibit different characteristics in the air.

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Science

Physics

Aviation & Flight

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Gleaming Gliders

Find out why gliders stay aloft despite having no artificial means of propulsion.

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Science

Physics

Aviation & Flight

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