5th Grade Earth Science Activities (page 3)

Making Time Lines: Relating Time to Distance

Subjects:

Geology

Earth Science

Science

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Making Model Fossils

Students learn about fossils and how they are created. They then simulate this process, using plaster to make their own…

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Science

Earth Science

Fossils

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Glaciers: Ice That Flows

In this activity, students learn how glaciers are formed and how they move materials around Earth. They then experiment…

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Science

Earth Science

Glaciers

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Earthquake Waves

In this activity, students create model buildings from toothpicks. Using Jell-O, sand, and modeling clay, they then…

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Science

Earth Science

Earthquakes

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Water Sample Evaluation

Introduce your students to a lab that evaluates a students ability to check and measure the clarity and odor of two…

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Science

Earth Science

Environmental Science

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Mineral Properties

Introduce your students to a lab that evaluates students' understanding of mineral properties, including luster,…

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Science

Earth Science

Minerals

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Soil Samples

In this lab, students evaluate a soil sample in order to determine its suitability for planting. Students test nitrogen…

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Science

Earth Science

Geology

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Explore Activity: Exploring Parts of Soil

Students explore different materials found in soil. Materials list, rubric, worksheets, and answer key are provided.

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Science

Earth Science

Soil

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A Puzzling World

Long ago, the Earth's continents were all part of the same land mass.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Earth Science

Geology

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Crystal Gardens

Learn the properties of crystals through practical experiments with different types of salt.

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Science

Earth Science

Minerals

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About Metals

Learn more about some common metals.

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Science

Earth Science

Metals

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Conserving Water: Bath or Shower?

One way to conserve water is to take showers instead of baths. Find out why, by performing this experiment.

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Science

Earth Science

Natural Resources Conservation

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An Ecological Experiment

Students examine and rate their lunch packaging in terms of its environmental friendliness.

Subjects:

Science

Earth Science

Environmental Science

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Making Your Own Recycled Paper

Students follow these instructions to create recycled paper.

Subjects:

Science

Earth Science

Recycling

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Gold Nuggets

Interesting facts and fun activities related to the largest mass of gold ever found.

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Science

Earth Science

Metals

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Fall Holiday Report Contract (Grades 4-6)

Introduce students to independent research with these fall holiday projects and reports.

Subjects:

Writing

Autumn Season

Language Arts and Writing

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Winter Holiday Contract: Grades 4-6

Introduce upper-elementary and intermediate students to independent research with these winter holiday projects.

Subjects:

Winter Season

Seasons

Earth Science

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Explaining the Winter Solstice

In this activity, children draw a diagram to explain what happens during the winter solstice.

Subjects:

Science

Earth Science

Seasons

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May Baskets

In this art activity, students celebrate spring by making their own flower baskets.

Subjects:

Science

Earth Science

Spring Season

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"Inside the Earth" Game

Students must recall geology facts to play a board game.

Subjects:

Geology

Earth Science

Science

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Grand Canyon Rock Strata

Students learn about the geologic layers in the Grand Canyon by recreating them in an art project.

Subjects:

Science

Earth Science

Geology

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Create Your Own Geology Books

Students make a book showcasing their geology writing activities.

Subjects:

Creative Writing

Writing

Language Arts and Writing

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Magnetic Field Printable

Students demonstrate how the Earth's magnetic field works.

Subjects:

Science

Earth Science

Magnetism

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Rock Collections

Use a printable that contains instructions for starting a rock collecting hobby.

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Geology

Earth Science

Science

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