5th Grade Physics Lesson Plans

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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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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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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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GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS

KWL Chart - Sound, Heat, and Light

Introduce your students to a KWL chart that is a graphic organizer for recording what students Know, Want to know, and…

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Physics

Sound (Acoustics)

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KWL Chart - Matter

Introduce your students to a KWL chart that is a graphic organizer for recording what students Know, Want to know, and…

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Science

Physics

Energy and Matter

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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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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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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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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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Downhill Discoveries-Experiments with Momentum

Pupils use household materials to create sloping course conditions faced by downhill athletes, such as skiers and…

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Science

Physics

Motion and Energy (Mechanics)

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ACTIVITIES

Loopy Liquids: A Project in Density

Teach your students the concept of density with this hands-on science activity. They explore the density of different…

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Science Projects

Science

Physics

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WORKSHEETS

Speedy Straw

Learn about the speed of falling objects with this math and science activity.

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Science

Physics

Acceleration and Velocity

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