Science Teaching Resources for Year 5
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The Solar System in Our Space — Mathematics Investigation
A mathematics investigation about number and the scale of the solar system, embedded in a real-world context.
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Famous Landmarks - STEM Challenge Cards
A set of 8 famous landmarks STEM challenge cards encouraging students to build famous structures.
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Odd One Out - Reversible & Irreversible Change Task Cards
Explore and identify examples of reversible and irreversible changes in matter with our ‘Odd One Out’ Reversible & Irreversible Change Task Cards.
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World Space Week - Rocket Revolution Colouring Pages
Kick off World Space Week with some colouring fun using our Rocket Revolution Colouring Sheets.
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Forces in Action Game
Observe and identify forces in the real world with a self-checking Forces In Action Game.
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Rainbow Water Density Tower - Science Experiment Booklet
A fun science experiment about density and physics.
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Tropical Cyclone Worksheet Pack - Year 6 Comprehension
Use our Tropical Cyclone worksheet pack to teach your students about natural disasters.
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Producing Food and Fibre PowerPoint Presentation
Explore how farmers use sustainable practices to produce resources that humans use with our ‘Producing Food and Fibre’ PowerPoint Presentation.
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Natural Disasters Word Search
Use a Natural Disasters word search to introduce your students to the vocabulary surrounding these destructive acts of nature.
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Build a Board Game – Maths STEM Project
Improve maths skills and spark creativity by having students plan, design, and create their own maths-based board games.
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Australian Conservationists: The Irwins – Comprehension Worksheet
Learn about the Irwin family and their conservation work with this 2-page reading passage and accompanying comprehension questions.
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Australian Endangered Species Snapshots – Comprehension Worksheet
Explore some Australian endangered species with your students using this set of reading passages with comprehension questions.
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STEM Investigation Build A Bridge
Explore this STEM investigation about the construction of bridges using everyday materials, embedded in a real-life situation.
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Roll to Create an Animal - Adaptations Game
Roll to create an animal with cool adaptations using a fun dice game and report template.
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Paired Passage Worksheets-Mammals vs. Reptiles
Compare mammals vs. reptiles and add to your reading instruction with leveled nonfiction, compare and contrast passages, and worksheets.
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Natural Disasters – Printable Puzzles
Match pictures and facts of various natural disasters with this set of printable science puzzles.
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Weathering, Erosion and Deposition Flipbook
Learn about the causes and effects of weathering, erosion and deposition with a printable flipbook.
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What is Pollution? PowerPoint Slideshow
Show your students the different types of pollution and their effects with an instructional PowerPoint on pollution.
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Planets in Order – The Solar System
Show the planets in order with this beautifully designed printable science poster.
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Vertebrates and Invertebrates Posters
Teach your students the basic differences between vertebrates and invertebrates with printable vertebrate vs. invertebrate anchor charts.
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Rocket Revolution - Comprehension Worksheet Pack
Explore the history and future of rocketry with a printable Rocket Revolution Comprehension Worksheet Pack.
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Light Energy Workbook
Revise learning related to light energy and how it travels with a printable Light Energy Workbook.
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Rotation vs. Revolution Poster Set
Display information in your classroom about the differences between rotation and revolution with this poster set.
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Earth's Rotation and Revolution PowerPoint
Explore the difference between rotation and revolution while learning about the day and night cycle, what causes the seasons to change and more with this teaching presentation.
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Objects in Space Graphic Organiser Pack
Research other features in the solar system besides the sun and the planets with an Objects in Space Graphic Organiser.
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Electricity Scavenger Hunt Activity Sheets
Explore and identify devices that use electricity to produce other types of energy with an Electricity Scavenger Hunt.
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Who Would Win? - Plant Adaptations Interactive Game
Identify plants and plant adaptations that allow for survival in different environments with an exciting “Who Would Win?” showdown game!
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Science Investigation Worksheets - Experiment Data Collection Templates
Record scientific observations and results with a variety of ready-made science investigation worksheets.
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Design Your Own Science Experiment Project
Design your own science experiments and science fair projects with an experimental design project guide and planning templates.
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Honeybees vs. Environmental Change Worksheets
Explore the effects of environmental change on honeybee populations with a set of printable Environmental Changes Worksheets.
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Can You Save Fred? STEM Icebreaker Activity
Encourage teamwork and resilience with an exciting Save Fred STEM Challenge activity.
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Erosion Crossword Puzzle
Review vocabulary related to erosion with a printable Erosion Crossword Puzzle and answer key.