5th Grade Science Worksheets

Albert Einstein Biography: A Reading Warm-Up (Grades 5 & 6)

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Reading Comprehension

Literary Biographies

Language Arts and Writing

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Albert Einstein, Physicist

Albert Einstein is known for his Theory of Relativity and other discoveries. A biography on Einstein and related…

Subjects:

Science

Scientists

Physics

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One Small Step and Mission to the Moon

Share the story of Neil Armstrong and the race to the moon with your students, and assign the related activities to help…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Science

Space Exploration

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Early Astronomers

Teach students about the lives and ideas of early astronomers with a research activity.

Subjects:

Space and Astronomy

Science

Space Exploration

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Louis Pasteur, Bacteriologist

Louis Pasteur discover a way to kill harmful microbes in food. A biography and related activities are included.

Subjects:

Science

Scientists

Chemistry

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Ancient Astronomers

Teach students about the lives and ideas of ancient astronomers with a research activity.

Subjects:

Space Exploration

Space and Astronomy

Science

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Immigrants in Science Mini-Book

Students create their own mini-book about famous immigrants to America who contributed to the field of science. Featured…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Science

Immigration

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Casey Jones

Interesting facts about John Luther "Casey" Jones, who died attempting to slow down his speeding locomotive.

Subjects:

Science

Engineering

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Science and Social Studies: Benjamin Franklin

Distribute a reading selection and critical thinking questions about Benjamin Franklin and his inventions.

Subjects:

Science

Scientists

Inventions

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A Treatment for Diabetes

Students read an overview of the discovery of insulin, and complete related activities to extend their understanding.

Subjects:

Science

Health and Safety

Illness and Diseases

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The Discovery of Penicillin

Read about penicillin, and explore the related activities to learn more about bacteriologist Alexander Fleming's…

Subjects:

Science

Twentieth Century

Health

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No Silent Springs: Rachel Carson

Share the story of Rachel Carson's achievements with your students, and assign the related activities to help them learn…

Subjects:

Suffrage and Women's Rights

American History/U.S. History

Social Studies and History

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Pavlov's Dogs

Find information and activities about Pavlov and his research.

Subjects:

Science

Twentieth Century

Health

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Annie Jump Cannon, Astronomer

Read this biography about Annie Jump Cannon, an astronomer during the 1800's who developed a classification system that…

Subjects:

Science

Space and Astronomy

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Jacques Cousteau, Oceanologist

Jacques Cousteau's explorations are detailed along with related activities.

Subjects:

Science

Earth Science

Oceans (Oceanography)

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Maria Mitchell, Astronomer

Maria Mitchell's discovery of a comet led her to other achievements in the world of astronomy. A biography and related…

Subjects:

Science

Scientists

Space and Astronomy

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Percy Julian, Research Chemist

Percy Julian, an African-American research chemist, made many discoveries about soybeans. A biography and related…

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Science

Scientists

Chemistry

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Barbara McClintock, Geneticist

Geneticist Barbara McClintock studied cancer and antibiotic-resistant bacteria. A biography and related activities are…

Subjects:

Science

Cellular Biology

Genetics and DNA

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Gregor Mendel, Botanist

Gregor Mendel developed three laws on heredity. A biography and related activities are included.

Subjects:

Science

Cellular Biology

Genetics and DNA

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Robert Goddard, Physicist

Robert Goddard worked on developing rockets. A biography and related activities are included.

Subjects:

Science

Space and Astronomy

Space Exploration

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Thales of Miletus, Physiologist

Thales is credited with discovering the magnetic properties of lodestone. A biography and related activities are…

Subjects:

Science

Scientists

Magnetism

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Temple Grandin: How the Girl Who Loved Cows Embraced Autism and Changed the World Discussion Guide

Discover how Temple Grandin's world-changing career revolutionized the livestock industry, and demonstrate the unique…

Subjects:

Nonfiction Literature

Literary Biographies

Literature

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Jacques-Yves Cousteau

Teach students about Jacques Cousteau and use these ideas for ocean-related projects.

Subjects:

Oceans (Oceanography)

Earth Science

Science

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Eugenie Clark, Marine Biologist

Eugenie Clark, a marine biologist, studied sharks. A biography and related activities are included.

Subjects:

Science

Biology

Marine Ecology

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