Science Teaching Resources for Year 5
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STEM - Engineering Process Poster Pack
Classroom posters outlining the STEM engineering design process.
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Observing Matter Worksheet Pack
Practise observing the properties of materials used in a range of objects with our Observing Matter Worksheet Pack.
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How is Plastic Recycled? – Recycling Worksheets
Explore the process of recycling plastic with a printable recycling worksheet.
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Microorganisms - Good and Bad Bacteria Poster Pack
Teach your students about good and bad bacteria with a printable Microorganisms - Good and Bad Bacteria Poster pack.
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Forms of Energy PowerPoint (4-6)
Explore different types of energy with an interactive Forms of Energy PowerPoint.
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Layers of the Earth Worksheet Pack
Identify and label Earth's Layers with a printable Layers of the Earth Worksheet Pack.
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Force and Motion Task Cards
Use these force and motion task cards as a student review activity in your Year 4 science lessons.
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Fighting Gravity Interactive Peg Cards
Explore objects that must fight gravity to stay in their air with this set of 24 digital peg cards.
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Natural vs Artificial Light Worksheet - Cut and Paste
Sort examples of natural and artificial light sources with a printable Natural vs Artificial Light Worksheet.
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Plant Adaptations - Research Task Cards
Research behavioural, structural and physiological adaptations with printable plant adaptation task cards.
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Cane Toads - Invasive Species Worksheet Pack
Explore the effects of introduced predators with our printable Cane Toads - Invasive Species Worksheet Pack.
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Independent Variable vs Dependent Variable Worksheet & Task Cards
Recognise the independent and dependent variables in testable questions with our Independent Variable vs Dependent Variable Worksheet and Task Card Set.
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What is a Fair Test? PowerPoint - Year 5 & Year 6
Teach your students about fair testing in science with an engaging 'What is a Fair Test? Teaching Slide Presentation.
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Identify the Fair Test Worksheet Pack
Identify examples and non-examples of fair scientific tests with our Identify The Fair Test Worksheet Pack.
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Develop a Habitat - Garden Project
A project-based assessment task for students to demonstrate their understanding of how habitats can be preserved and protected in and around where people live.
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Decoding the Universe - Science Colouring Pages
Explore Science with a set of four ‘Decoding the Universe’ colouring pages.
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Animals That Adapt - Research Project & Report
Strengthen your students' understanding of conducting research with an Animal Adaptations research project.
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Scientific Method Digital Learning Activity
Help your students understand the steps in the scientific process with an engaging Scientific Method Digital Learning Notebook activity.
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Laboratory Escape Room - States of Matter Game
Use an Escape Room-styled States of Matter Game to engage and excite your students about the forms and changes seen in matter.
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Scientific Method Cloze Worksheet
Review scientific method vocabulary with a printable Scientific Method Cloze Worksheet.
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Understanding Matter – Digital Interactive Notebook
Use a digital interactive notebook to teach your students about the states, properties, and changes in matter.
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Scientific Investigation Process – Posters
Remind your students of the steps to the scientific investigation process with this set of 7 scientific method posters.
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States of Matter Doodle Notes Template
Improve note-taking skills with a printable States of Matter Doodle Notes Template.
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Endangered Species Research Flipbook
Get your students to research an endangered species using this easy-to-compile flipbook scaffold.
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Environmental Impact Science Experiments
Use these simple science experiments to teach your students about environmental issues such as oil and water pollution, soil quality and climate change.
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Sloth Adaptations – Comprehension Skills Worksheet
Read and comprehend nonfiction text about the adaptations of a sloth with a printable pack of reading skills worksheets.
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Animal Adaptations Foldables - Shutter Card Templates
Write and draw about the behavioural, structural and physiological adaptations of animals from around the world with a set of fun printable shutter card templates.
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Fennec Fox Adaptations - Close Reading Worksheets
Read and learn about Fennec Fox adaptations with a set of printable Reading Comprehension Worksheets for Year 5.
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Structural Adaptations Worksheets
Investigate the structural adaptations of animals with various animal adaptation worksheets.
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Weathering vs. Erosion vs. Deposition Vocabulary Game
Guide your students to review weathering, erosion and deposition vocabulary words with this free dice game.
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Weathering, Erosion and Deposition Matching Game
Challenge your students to identify different slow changes to Earth’s surface with this matching game designed for year 4 and 5 students.
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Weathering, Erosion and Deposition Mini-Book
Introduce your students to the different slow changes to Earth’s surface with a printable mini-book designed for year 5 students.