5th Grade Science Activities

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Physics

Newton's Laws

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The Big Bang: An Expanding Universe

Try a printable science activity that illustrates the cosmological phenomenon of the Big Bang. Students learn how…

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Space and Astronomy

Solar System

Science

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ACTIVITIES

Make Your Own Solar Eclipse

Students learn how and why solar eclipses occur with this hands-on science activity. They create their own eclipse using…

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Space and Astronomy

Science Projects

Science

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ACTIVITIES

A Day in Space Sub Kit (Grades 5-6)

Allow students to learn about outer space while you're away from your classroom with this substitute teacher kit for…

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Science

Space and Astronomy

Space Exploration

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Build a Scale Model of the Solar System

Students build a scale model of the solar system. This activity includes Pluto as a planet, even though it is now…

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Solar System

Science

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Space Play: Tour of the Solar System

Students stage a play to demonstrate what they have learned about space and the solar system.

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Science

Solar System

Drama and Performing Arts

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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…

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Space and Astronomy

Planets

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Astronomy Printable Book (3-6)

Browse a printable book of resources for teachers, which provides many different hands-on science activities using…

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Space and Astronomy

Science Activities and Experiments

Science

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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…

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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.

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Space and Astronomy

Solar System

Science

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Backyard Astronomy

Parents and children can learn about the sky from their own backyard.

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Space and Astronomy

Science

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Radio Astronomers for a Day

Students take an overnight visit to the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) and perform research using a 40-ft.…

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Space and Astronomy

Science

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Explaining the Winter Solstice

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

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Science

Earth Science

Seasons

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Planetary Features

Students work in groups to research features of the planets of the solar system and present their findings to the class.

Subjects:

Planets

Writing Research Papers

Space and Astronomy

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Planet Projects

Students calculate the speed of rotation of the larger planets. This activity includes Pluto as a planet, even though it…

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Space and Astronomy

Planets

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Controversy of Earth's Position

Students learn about Galileo's proof of a Heliocentric solar system.

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Solar System

Science

Space and Astronomy

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Phases of Venus Flipbook

Students make a flipbook depicting the changing phases of Venus.

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Science

Space and Astronomy

Planets

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Let's Make a Comet

Guide students through the steps of making a miniature comet in the classroom.

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Science

Space and Astronomy

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Following the Sun

Students make a record of the sun's motion during a day by using the shadow of a stick.

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Space Exploration

Space and Astronomy

Science

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Meteors

Students simulate a meteor collision.

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Space and Astronomy

Space Exploration

Science

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Lunar Features

Introduce your students to a lab that evaluates a student's ability to identify and describe lunar and solar eclipses,…

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Science

Space and Astronomy

Eclipse

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Explore Activity: Making a Model of the Solar System

Students use posterboard, markers, and scissors to make a model of the solar system. Materials list, rubric, worksheets,…

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Solar System

Space and Astronomy

Science

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Earth and Shadows: The Reasons for Seasons

Try a printable science activity that helps students understand the reasons for the seasons by making a model of Earth…

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Earth Science

Seasons

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