Science Understanding
Based on the Australian Curriculum, Science Understanding in Science Year 5 includes:
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Animal Adaptations Digital Learning Activity
Discover a variety of structural, behavioural, and physiological adaptations with an Animal Adaptations Digital Learning activity.
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Structural Adaptations Worksheets
Investigate the structural adaptations of animals with various animal adaptation worksheets.
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Planets of Our Solar System – Worksheet
Use this worksheet to review planet order, features and classifications.
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States of Matter: Liquids – Poster
An educational poster explaining the properties of liquids.
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Order the Planets Worksheet
Help students remember the order of the planets with this cut-and-paste style worksheet.
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Plant and Animal Adaptations – Word Wall Vocabulary
Build scientific vocabulary skills with a printable display of words relating to plant and animal adaptations.
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Earth, Sun and Moon – Poster Pack
Display these posters with information about the Earth, Sun and moon in your science classroom.
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Moon Phases – Cut and Paste Activity
Create a diagram showing the different moon phases and their names with this cut-and-paste activity sheet.
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Five Wonders Theme Park: Slither House Sketch – Project
An inquiry project that encourages students to research animals and their habitats and design a reptile house in a theme park.
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Change of State Match-Up Worksheet
An activity for students to use when learning about the changing states of matter.
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In Living Colour Worksheet
A worksheet that explores how we see colour.
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Rainforest Bird Craft & Writing Template
Pair a fun bird craft and informational writing to create a fun jungle-themed classroom display.
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Planet Puzzle Match-Up Activity
Use your knowledge of the solar system to complete 8 different planet puzzles.
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States of Matter Poster
A poster that displays the three states of matter, their properties and the processes for changing states.
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What's the Matter? Worksheet
A worksheet for students to record what they know about matter.
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What's the Matter? Task Cards
An activity for students to use when learning about the properties of solids, liquids and gases.
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States of Matter Word Wall
A set of states of matter related vocabulary cards for a word wall.
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States of Matter Properties Worksheet
A cloze worksheet about the properties of solids, liquids and gases.
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See Light Through Me Worksheet
A worksheet that explores classification of objects according to light transmission.
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Which Planet Am I? Interactive Activity
Explore the planets of the solar system with this fun and engaging interactive activity.
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Animal Adaptations Vocabulary Display
Introduce animal adaptation and behaviour vocabulary with a word wall featuring photographs and definitions of adaptation-related words.
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Survival Spotlight - Physical Adaptations Animal Riddle Worksheets
Shine a spotlight on animal adaptations and solve riddles with printable animal adaptation riddle worksheets.
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The Solar System - Planets in Order
Show the planets in order with this beautifully designed printable science poster.
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The Gas Has Mass Task Cards
A set of four task cards that explores the physical properties of gases.
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The Three States of Matter – Worksheet
A comprehension worksheet for a scientific report from the Year 5 magazine (Issue 3).
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Science Experiment - Cover to Conserve
A science experiment that investigates if evaporation can be reduced by covering a body of water.
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States of Matter: Solids – Poster
An educational poster explaining the properties of solids.
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Refracting Light Task Cards
A set of 5 Task Cards with activities that allow students to observe the refraction of light.
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States of Matter Poster
A poster showing the States of Matter.
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Aboriginal Interpretations of the Night Sky Worksheet
A worksheet that explores how Aboriginal peoples interpreted the night sky.
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Earth, Sun and Moon Pictures
Colourful pictures of the sun, Earth and moon.
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Animal Adaptation Examples – Anchor Chart Set
Help your students identify physiological, behavioural, and structural adaptations with printable Examples of Adaptations Anchor Charts.