Physical Science Teaching Resources for 5th Grade
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Observing Matter Worksheet Pack
Practice observing the properties of materials used in a range of objects with our Observing Matter Worksheet Pack.
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Separating Mixtures Worksheet
Review different methods for separating mixtures with a printable Separating Mixtures worksheet.
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States of Matter Word Wall Vocabulary
Review vocabulary related to matter with a printable illustrated States of Matter Word Wall.
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Science Experiment - Angles of Reflection
A science experiment that explores reflected light.
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Light Vocabulary Word Wall Cards
Print out and use our Light Vocabulary Word Wall to introduce new vocabulary for your light energy unit.
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Thermal Conductor or Insulator? Worksheet
With this hands-on Thermal Conductor or Insulator Worksheet, students will cut and sort conductors and insulators.
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Sort It Out! Properties of Matter Activity
Use our Properties of Matter Sorting Activity cards to create an engaging Matter Sorting Station in your classroom.
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Foldable Graphic Organizer of Matter Properties - 5th & 6th Grade
Introduce your students to observable and measurable properties of matter with a foldable Graphic Organizer of Matter Properties.
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Properties of Matter Game - Bean Bag Toss
Play an exciting Properties of Matter game by downloading this printable Matter Bean Bag Toss Game!
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5th Grade Matter Properties Worksheet - Scavenger Hunt
Explore the observable properties of matter in the classroom environment with a Matter Properties Worksheet and activity for 5th grade.
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Solid, Liquid, or Gas? Interactive Game
Make learning about the states of matter interactive and fun with this Solids, Liquids, and Gases Game!
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States of Matter Poster Pack
Cover the basics of the states of matter with this set of posters.
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Force and Motion Vocabulary Posters
Display this set of 22 mini-posters in your classroom when learning about force and motion vocabulary.
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Forms of Energy Sorting Activity
Help students identify the different forms of energy with this set of 24 sorting cards.
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Reversible and Irreversible Changes Test (5-6)
Assess your students on their knowledge of changes in matter with a printable Reversible and Irreversible Changes Test.
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Reversible vs Irreversible Changes Gallery Walk Activity
Explore and explain chemical and physical changes with an engaging Reversible vs Irreversible Changes Gallery Walk Activity.
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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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Does Air Have Mass? Matter Science Experiments
Explore the physical properties of gases and discover that air has mass with a set of 4 matter experiments for kids.
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Mixture vs New Substance Worksheets
Help your 5th and 6th grade students understand the difference between mixtures and new substances with this printable Mixtures vs New Substances worksheet pack.
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Exploring How Light Travels Experiment
Help your students uncover how light moves with this hands‑on How Light Travels experiment pack.
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Seeing Light - Transparent, Translucent, Opaque Materials Experiment
Explore samples of transparent, translucent, and opaque materials with an engaging Light Energy Experiment.
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Mix & Measure Temperature Experiment
Explore temperature changes and practice reading a thermometer with our Mix and Measure Temperature Experiment.
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Irreversible & Reversible Changes Worksheet Pack (5-6)
Explore chemical and physical changes in matter with our Irreversible and Reversible Changes Worksheet Pack.
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Energy Transformations PowerPoint
Explore how energy changes forms with our Energy Transformations PowerPoint Presentation.
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Reflection, Refraction & Absorption PowerPoint
Teach your students how light behaves with an engaging Reflection, Refraction and Absorption PowerPoint Presentation.
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Energy Transformation Game - Matching
Observe and identify ways that devices transform energy with a printable Energy Transformation Game.
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Light Energy Task Cards
Review or assess student knowledge of light energy with a set of printable Light Energy Task Cards.
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Transformation of Energy Task Cards
Identify ways that energy changes forms with our printable set of Transformation of Energy Task Cards.
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Electrical Safety Task Cards
Encourage safe behaviors when dealing with electrical devices with our printable Electrical Safety Task Cards.
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Energy Transformation Quiz
Assess your students’ knowledge of how energy changes form with a printable Energy Transformation Quiz.
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Electricity Scavenger Hunt Activity Sheets
Explore and identify devices that use electricity to produce other types of energy with our Electricity Scavenger Hunt Worksheets.
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Action vs. Reaction Force Worksheet Pack
Explore action and reaction forces and improve student understanding of Newton’s 3rd Law with an Action vs. Reaction Force Worksheet Pack.