Earth and Space Sciences Teaching Resources for Year 5
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Space Word Search
Review science vocabulary terms with an engaging space word search.
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Science Experiment - Does the Sun Produce Heat?
A science experiment which explores the sun as a heat source.
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Sun, Earth and Moon - Title Poster
A poster to use on your display board when learning about the interplay of the sun, Earth and moon.
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Science Experiment - Changing Shadows
A science experiment which explores how shadows change throughout the day.
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Hemispheres Worksheet
A worksheet highlighting the hemisphere, equator and country locations.
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How to Make a Sundial
A worksheet outlining how to make a sundial.
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How to Save Water Poster
A poster highlighting different ways to save water.
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Number and Algebra Mathematics Investigation - The Solar System in Our Space
A mathematics investigation about number and the scale of the solar system, embedded in a real-world context.
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Formation of Earth - Reading Comprehension Worksheet
A reading comprehension activity that helps develop literacy skills and outlines the events and processes that led to the formation of our home planet.
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How Earth Was Formed - Worksheet
A worksheet that helps students prepare a presentation about the formation of Earth.
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Flood Safety Poster - Design and Create Task
A design and create task for students to demonstrate their understanding of the impact of floods.
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Seasons in the Southern Hemisphere
A visual representation of the seasons in the Southern Hemisphere.
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Now I Understand PowerPoint - Building a Solid Conclusion for an Experiment
An educational teaching presentation introducing the students to the R.E.R.U.N. method for writing a scientific conclusion.
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Sequencing Activity - Thunderstorms (Informative Text)
A sequencing task using an informative text.
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Natural Disasters - Flood Simulation Experiment
A hands-on experiment to use when exploring natural disasters.
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Comprehension – Why Our Bodies Need Water
A comprehension activity about 'Why Our Bodies Need Water'.
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Impacts of Floods PowerPoint
An editable PowerPoint teaching resource about floods and their impact on our communities.
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Water Cycle Diagram
Display this water cycle diagram when teaching about the continuous movement of water above and on the surface of the Earth.
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Solar System Mobile – Craft Activity
Use this printable solar system craft when learning about the planets and their position in relation to the Sun.
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Individual Planet Posters
Use this set of posters with your space unit to teach about the individual planets.
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The Solar System – Cut and Paste Activity
Use this cut-and-paste activity to make a mini solar system book.
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Space - Word Wall Vocabulary
Use these space vocabulary words and space terms to unlock the solar system for your primary students as they learn about space, the solar system, and the world far beyond your school.
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The Tides Poster
A poster highlighting the tides on Earth and how they are effected by the Moon.
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3D Object Astronaut Template
3D object nets to create an amazing astronaut!
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Astronaut Template
A set of four astronaut templates to use for space-themed displays in your classroom.
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Night and Day Worksheet
A worksheet to help students demonstrate their understanding of night and day.
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You're out of this World Certificates
A space themed certificate awarded to a student for reaching new heights.
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Fast Finisher Science Task Cards
A set of 48 Science task cards.
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Celestial Bodies - The Moon PowerPoint
A 16 slide editable PowerPoint template to use when teaching your students about the moon.
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Moon Phases Worksheet - Northern Hemisphere
A worksheet to use when teaching students about the phases of the moon.
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Moon Phases Worksheet - Southern Hemisphere
A worksheet to use when teaching students about the phases of the moon.
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Moon Phases Posters - Southern Hemisphere
A set of two posters depicting the phases of the moon in the southern hemisphere.