5th Grade Physics Activities

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Science

Physics

Gravity

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Do Objects Float Better in Salt Water Than in Fresh Water?

Will a bottlecap really float in salt water?Students will learn about density and surface tension with this printable…

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Science

Physics

Density

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Does It Matter How Much Air Is in Your Basketball?

Help students get a "handle" on understanding air pressure Students observe how different levels of air pressure affect…

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Science

Physics

Motion and Energy (Mechanics)

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What Materials Conduct Static Electricity Best?

Learn about electricity in this "shocking" science experiment! In this hands-on science project, pupils build their own…

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Science

Physics

Electricity

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Observing Sound Waves

Students will conduct an experiment that will allow them to see sound waves in action.

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Science

Physics

Sound (Acoustics)

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Can Sound Travel Through Things?

Through simple experimentation, students will learn how sound waves function and travel.

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Science

Physics

Sound (Acoustics)

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Inertia in Motion

Through experimentation, students will learn about the first law of motion, including inertia, force, and friction.

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Science

Physics

Newton's Laws

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How Do Different Surfaces Affect the Momentum of Marbles?

Help your pupils better understand momentum with this hands-on activity. Pupils are challenged to use various equations…

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Science

Physics

Motion and Momentum

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Force and Motion

This worksheet is great to use in your classroom to help students understand an extremely complicated concept: force and…

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Science

Earth Science

Physics

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Newton's Laws Printable Book (3-6)

Browse this printable book of teacher resources that provides science activities using readily available materials.…

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Science

Physics

Newton's Laws

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Jumping Coins

Students will learn about work versus force by dropping coins on a ruler.

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Science

Physics

Force and Motion

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Whirlybirds

Build and modify flying paper vehicles in order to observe the effects of gravity, air resistance, and slipstreaming.

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Science

Physics

Aerodynamics

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Roller Coasters

Build a miniature roller coaster in order to observe the effects of gravity and momentum.

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Physics

Science

Engineering

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ACTIVITIES

Build an Insulator

Use this lab to teach your students how insulation can help to store heat.

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Science

Physics

Motion and Energy (Mechanics)

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Learning about Levers

Students will make a lever to lift stones, and will learn the science behind levers.

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Science

Physics

Motion and Energy (Mechanics)

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Can Water Make a Bottle Rocket Fly Higher?

Introduce pupils to Newton's third law of motion with this hands-on science activity. Find out if additional rocket…

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Science

Physics

Newton's Laws

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Playground Physics Printable Book (Grades 3-6)

Share a book that describes science activities on the playground that use readily available materials. Students will…

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Physics

Science

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Potential and Kinetic Energy Quiz

Introduce your students to a lab that evaluates students' understanding of potential, radiant, and kinetic energy.…

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Science

Physics

Motion and Energy (Mechanics)

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Chutes Away

By making different types of parachutes, students will learn about the effects of air resistance on falling objects.

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Science

Physics

Motion and Energy (Mechanics)

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Rubber Band Blast Part I

Children explore the range of a rubber band. This worksheet includes several FutureFit Extension Activities that…

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Physics

Science

Mathematics

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Seat-Belt Safety Part II

Students continue to demonstrate the importance of seat-belts and air bags in cars.

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Science

Physics

Newton's Laws

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The Tablecloth Trick and Inertia

Students will learn about inertia and by performing the tablecloth trick.

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Science

Physics

Inertia

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Finding Frequency

Students will discover the frequency at which a pendulum moves.

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Science

Physics

Motion and Energy (Mechanics)

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Speedy Spool Part I

Explore the differences between potential and kinetic energy.

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Science

Physics

Energy and Matter

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