Need Some Quick 5th Grade Science Activities?

We all know that magical moment when a student finishes their work early and asks, “What do I do now?” Instead of scrambling for ideas, be ready with Science Sparks—a collection of engaging 5th grade science activities that your students are going to love!

24 Fifth Grade Science Activities for Fast Finishers

This resource pack includes 24 quick, independent fifth grade science activities designed to reinforce key concepts while keeping your students thinking, exploring, and learning. Each 5th grade science activity card offers a simple, hands-on task that sparks curiosity and reviews 5th grade science content in a fun way.

You’ll find activities across a variety of science topics, including:

• Life Science
• Earth and Space
• Physical Science
• And more!

Downloading Your 5th-Grade Science Activity Cards

This resource is available in an easy-to-use PDF format for quick printing. If you prefer to make adjustments before printing, you can download the Google Slides version to customize the activities to fit your classroom needs. Simply print, laminate (optional for durability), and have your 5th grade science activity cards ready!

This resource was created by Brittany Collins, a teacher in Indiana and Teach Starter collaborator.

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