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Science Sparks - Year 5 Science Activities for Fast Finishers

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    Updated:  25 Apr 2025

Review science standards during classroom downtime with Science Sparks, a set of Year 5 science activities for fast finishers.

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    Editable:  Google Slides

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    Non-Editable:  PDF

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    Pages:  5 Pages

  • Curriculum
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    Year:  5

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teaching resource

Science Sparks - Year 5 Science Activities for Fast Finishers

  • Updated

    Updated:  25 Apr 2025

Review science standards during classroom downtime with Science Sparks, a set of Year 5 science activities for fast finishers.

  • Editable

    Editable:  Google Slides

  • Non-Editable

    Non-Editable:  PDF

  • Pages

    Pages:  5 Pages

  • Curriculum
  • Year

    Year:  5

Review science standards during classroom downtime with Science Sparks, a set of Year 5 science activities for fast finishers.

Looking For Fast Year 5 Science Activities? 

Want some awesome science activities for your fifth graders who finish their work early? This set is just what you need! It’s packed with cool science tasks that are easy for kids to do on their own. Encourage them to dive into Science Sparks – our brand new Year 5 science activities resource!

24 Year 5 Science ‘I’m Done, Now What?’ Activities

This set of science fast finishers features 24 year 5 science tasks. Each card presents a fun science review activity that encourages observation and critical thinking while giving you an easy option for those ‘I’m Done, Now What? Activities.

This resource includes 24 unique Year 5 science activities that span across several scientific domains, such as:

  • Biological Science
  • Earth Science
  • Engineering Technology
  • And More!

Downloading Your Year Five Science Activities 

This resource is available in an easy-to-use PDF format for quick printing. If you prefer to make adjustments before printing, you can download the Google Slides version to customise the activities to fit your classroom needs. Simply print, laminate (optional for durability), and have your year five science activities ready!


This resource was created by Brittany Collins, a teacher and Teach Starter collaborator.


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