5th Grade Science Activities (page 2)

Subjects

Science

Physics

Force and Motion

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Viewing Snowflakes

Learn about star crystals and observe snow crystals with your students in this winter lesson plan.

Subjects

Arctic and Polar Regions

Winter Season

Habitats and Ecosystems

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Star Patterns

Students view pictures of the Zodiac constellations, and learn the best time to see them.

Subjects:

Stars

Space and Astronomy

Science

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Scale Model of the Planets

Students learn the sizes of the planets and compare them to Earth. This activity includes Pluto as a planet, even though…

Subjects:

Science

Space and Astronomy

Planets

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What Are Weather Fronts?

In this activity, students will learn about weather fronts. A lesson plan is included.

Subjects:

Earth Science

Weather

Science

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Which Materials Insulate Best Against Wind Chill?

Introduce your pupils to the phenomena of wind chill with this printable science activity. Pupils test the insulation of…

Subjects

Science

Earth Science

Atmosphere and Air

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What Factors Most Affect Evaporation?

Improve pupils' knowledge of precipitation with this printable science activity. Pupils test various factors to…

Subjects

Science

Earth Science

Atmosphere and Air

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Do Bean Plants Grow Better in Soil or in Water?

Pupils compare the growth of bean seeds submerged in water to traditionally potted bean plants in this printable science…

Subjects

Science

Biology

Plants and Botany

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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…

Subjects

Science

Physics

Newton's Laws

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Does Caffeine Increase Heart Rate?

Introduce your pupils to the properties of caffeine and its effects on the body with this printable science activity.…

Subjects

Science

Human Body and Anatomy

Science Projects

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ACTIVITIES

The Race of Toad and Deer

Enrichment activities and Internet resources to enhance teaching The Race of Toad and Deer by Pat Mora.

Subjects:

Literature

Multicultural Literature

Mexican History and Hispanic Heritage

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The Density of Saltwater

Through a hands-on chemistry experiment students will discover that salt water is denser than fresh water.

Subjects

Science

Chemistry

Chemical Mixtures and Solutions

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Learning about Levers

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

Subjects

Science

Physics

Motion and Energy (Mechanics)

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Me and My Shadow: Tracking Earth's Motion

Using their own shadows and the shadow of a paper child on a globe, students learn through a simulation how the sun's…

Subjects:

Science

Earth

Sun

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Making a Comet

The teacher mixes the ingredients of a comet to simulate the real thing for students.

Subjects:

Space and Astronomy

Solar System

Science

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How Are Clouds Formed?

Use this activity to teach students about the life of clouds.

Subjects:

Weather

Earth Science

Science

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Tracking a Hurricane

In this simulation, students will track a hurricane in the manner of a meteorologist.

Subjects:

Science

Earth Science

Hurricane

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Coloring Plants

Demonstrate how plants receive water from their roots with this colorful activity.

Subjects:

Plants and Botany

Biology

Science

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Looking at Bees

Students can learn about bees and other insects by observing them on school grounds and around the neighborhood.

Subjects:

Science

Biology

Insects

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What Kind of Trash Bag Breaks Down Fastest?

Familiarize students with ways trash can hurt the environment as they learn about decomposition with this printable…

Subjects

Science

Earth Science

Environmental Science

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What Factors Are Conducive to Fog?

Pupils keep a weather log for two months to determine what conditions are necessary to produce fog.

Subjects

Science

Earth Science

Atmosphere and Air

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What Household Cleaners Break Down Jell-O Best?

Pupils discover which common household cleaner most effectively breaks down Jell-O while learning about the basics of…

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Science

Chemistry

Science Projects

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ACTIVITIES

Build Your Own Volcano

Introduce your students to the reactions that cause volcanoes to erupt with this printable science activity. They create…

Subjects

Science

Earth Science

Volcanoes

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Determining Your Speediest Shoes

Teach your pupils how different types of shoes can affect one's running speed with this printable science activity.…

Subjects

Science

Human Body and Anatomy

Science Projects

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