Science Teaching Resources for 5th Grade
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Build a Pizza Box Oven - Solar Energy STEM Project
Build a pizza box solar oven to demonstrate the power of thermal energy with an exciting Solar Oven Stem Project
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Wild Wonders! Nature Observation Activity Book
Explore and observe the natural world with our Wild Wonders Nature Observation Activity Book.
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It's Electric! - PowerPoint Presentation
Teach your students about electricity with this editable 23-slide Electricity PowerPoint.
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Odd One Out - Reversible & Irreversible Change Task Cards
Explore and identify examples of reversible and irreversible changes in matter with our ‘Odd One Out’ Reversible & Irreversible Change Task Cards.
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Solute, Solvent, or Solution? Worksheet
Identify examples of solutes, solvents, and solutions with our Solute, Solvent, or Solution? Worksheet.
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Rocket Revolution - Comprehension Worksheet Pack
Explore the history and future of rocketry with a printable Rocket Revolution Comprehension Worksheet Pack
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Rocket Revolution PowerPoint
Discover the history and future of space exploration and rocket science with an engaging Rocket Revolution PowerPoint!
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‘Dangerous Detergents’ Reading Comprehension Worksheets
Explore the importance of collaboration between scientists and the effects of phosphates on the environment with our printable ‘Dangerous Detergents’ Reading Comprehension Worksheet Pack.
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Alternative Energy Source Activity Cards
Explore a variety of energy generation methods with a printable Alternative Energy Source Activity pack.
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Build a Bird Feeder Project (Recycling)
Experience the engineering process and introduce your students to sustainable design with an exciting Build-a-Bird Feeder project using recycled materials.
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Measuring the Temperature PowerPoint
Teach your students how to read the temperature with an interactive Measuring the Temperature PowerPoint.
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Light Energy Workbook
Review concepts related to light energy and how it travels with a printable Light Energy Workbook.
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Alternatives to Single Use Plastics - Worksheet Pack
Explore ways to reduce plastic waste with a printable Alternatives to Single-Use Plastics Worksheet Pack.
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Plantable Seed Paper Activity Pack
Make your own Plantable Seed Paper and learn about physical changes, recycling, and biodegradable materials with a printable Make Your Own Paper Activity pack.
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Separating Mixtures Worksheet
Review different methods for separating mixtures with a printable Separating Mixtures worksheet.
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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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Forces in Action Game
Observe and identify forces in the real world with a self-checking Forces In Action Game.
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Echoes and Echolocation PowerPoint
Explore sound energy and how it is used with an engaging interactive Echoes and Echolocation PowerPoint Presentation.
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How is Plastic Recycled? – Recycling Worksheets
Explore the process of recycling plastic with a printable recycling worksheet.
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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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STEM Projects for Middle School - Challenge Cards
Use our Stem Projects for Middlle School Challenge Cards to inspire problem-solving and creative thinking.
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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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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 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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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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Echolocation Activity Sheets
Explore the benefits of sound on animal survival with a set of printable Echolocation Activity Sheets.
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Electrical Safety Quiz
Ensure students are aware of the hazards surrounding the use of electrical devices in the Science lab with an Electrical Safety Quiz.
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Animals Surviving With Sound Research Project
Assign an Animal Sound Research Project to encourage your students to explore how animals use sound to survive in the wild.