Science Teaching Resources for 5th Grade
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Microscope Poster - Diagram with Labels
A poster containing a diagram with labels showing the key parts of a microscope.
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Sedimentary Rock Formation Poster
A poster explaining the processes that lead to the formation of sedimentary rocks.
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Weather Versus Climate Poster
A poster explaining the difference between weather and climate.
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Observing Matter Worksheet
A worksheet to practice observing the properties of matter.
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Flood Vocabulary Worksheet
A vocabulary task for students to use when learning about floods.
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Backyard Bingo
A set of 6 bingo cards for kids to use when outside in nature.
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Forms of Energy Poster
A poster to display in the classroom that shows different forms of energy.
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Balloon Car Experiment – Speed Racer
Use this hands-on balloon car experiment when teaching your 5th grade students about thrust force and its effect on the speed of objects.
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Identifying Forms of Energy Worksheet
A worksheet to practice identifying different forms of energy.
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What Causes the Seasons? Informative Text Writing Task
Use this scaffolded writing task to have students write about how seasons change.
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English, Math and Science Definition Dictionaries
In order to assist with developing content comprehension and vocabulary, your students can become experts in a particular field and then publish their own definition in a class dictionary.
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What is a Wetland? Poster
A poster with information about the plant life, climate, and annual rainfall that characterize a wetland environment.
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Digestive System Word Wall Vocabulary
Learn about the vocabulary related to the digestive system with a printable word wall.
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Cardiovascular System Word Wall Vocabulary
Create a classroom word wall about the cardiovascular system with printable vocabulary word cards.
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Wet and Dry Environments Word Wall Vocabulary
48 wet and dry environment vocabulary word wall cards.
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Make an Eggshell Disappear - Science Experiment Booklet
Investigate chemical reactions with this hands-on experiment booklet.
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Rainforest Layers - Poster
A poster that explains the layers of a rainforest.
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Thermometer Poster (with Description)
A poster to display in the classroom when learning about the thermometer.
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Light Diffraction Poster
A poster explaining the sunlight and its colors.
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STEM Job Description Posters and Lanyards
Help students stay on task during STEM group work with these STEM job description posters and lanyards.
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Natural Disasters Safety Poster
A task to be used when investigating how to remain safe in the event of a natural disaster.
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How to Write an Inquiry Question Poster
A poster demonstrating the steps involved in formulating a question for inquiry-based learning.
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Electricity Experiment
An experiment to investigate if electricity moves better through different gage wires.
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The Natural Environment of South America PowerPoint
A 17-slide editable PowerPoint template to use when introducing students to the climate, vegetation, and animals of South America.
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Science Experiment - True Colors
A science experiment that explores the perception of color.
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Accidental Inventions - Printable Posters and Reading Passages
Discover some of the world’s most famous (and accidental) inventions with a set of printable invention posters.
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Earth Hour Poster
A poster highlighting the importance of Earth Hour.
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Science Experiment - Suck It Up!
A science experiment which investigates the absorptive properties of various materials.
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Endangered Animals Classification Poster
Explore endangered animal classifications with this informative classroom poster.
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Make Every Day Earth Day Poster
A poster that encourages students to think about the Earth every day!
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Science Experiment - Angles of Reflection
A science experiment that explores reflected light.
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Wildlife Conservation Vocabulary Words
Help your students build academic vocabulary skills surrounding animal and wildlife conservation with a printable word wall.