5th Grade General Science Activities

1. PowerPoint: Who are scientists and what skills do they use?

Find the 14 science skills scientists use and their examples in this 21-slide PowerPoint presentation.

2. Sort Task Cards Activity: Observation, Prediction, Inference

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Your students will love using Morse Code to send a message with this STEM Challenge! Included are teacher tips and suggestions, directions for the challenge, and a sheet for students to complete their plans on

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This dinosaur file has two Power Points and you can also use them as flashcards to print. Students will be able to show prior knowledge using pictures and also learn about dinosaur facts they didn't already know with created sentences. You can also write these sentences on sentence strips to match to pictures. This is great for any Elementary classroom or ESL class. You can use many ESL strategies to teach these dinosaur facts. The second part is about dinosaur body parts using the T Rex, Stegosaurus, and Anklysaurus. You can add to and remove slides as you feel necessary.

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Use this domino puzzle to help students review and learn common terms related to Chemical Properties in your Science class!

The terms in this puzzle are:

Chemical change, chemical properties, Chemical reaction, precipitate, product, reactant

Are you looking for engaging Solar Eclipse 2024 Craft Activities Writing for your students? These thought-provoking prompts provide students with the opportunity to express their thoughts and emotions about witnessing an eclipse, the excitement they felt during the eclipse, andidentify the most memorable moment of their. Students can articulate their feelings, whether it was awe, wonder, or curiosity, and reflect on how the eclipse affected them on a deeper level

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Bellwork template for middle school science.

Each day is a different theme, learning target, and success criteria space. Monday-Wednesday includes spaces for upcoming important dates. Each day features a funny meme.

Monday: Spiral review

Tuesday: Experimental design

Wednesday: Word wall (vocabulary)

Thursday: Graph and data analysis

Friday: TNReady question and article

I usually keep a running file for each quarter and just copy each week's slides. Then I hide the slides I'm not using.

Blast Off on a Virtual Solar System Adventure: Engage, Explore, and Expand Your Knowledge!

Calling all space explorers! Buckle up for an unforgettable virtual field trip where you'll journey through our cosmic neighborhood, the solar system! This interactive adventure is designed to ignite the curiosity of students of all ages.

Here's why this virtual field trip is out of this world:

• Immerse Yourself in Space: Explore planets, moons, and other celestial wonders with stunning visuals that will transport you right into the heart of the solar system.
• Become a Space Expert: Learn fascinating facts about each celestial body, from the scorching surface of Venus to the swirling storms of Jupiter's Great Red Spot.
• Unlock the Mysteries of the Cosmos: Unravel the secrets of space and delve into unsolved cosmic riddles that will boggle your mind!
• Test Your Space IQ: Put your newfound knowledge to the test with a fun and engaging quiz that will solidify your understanding of the solar system.
• Space from Anywhere: Explore the wonders of the cosmos from the comfort of your classroom or home – no spacesuit required!

Whether you're a seasoned space enthusiast or a curious newcomer, this virtual field trip is guaranteed to:

• Spark a lifelong fascination with space: Ignite a passion for astronomy and inspire students to dream big!
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Learn about the top ten famous women scientists with this complete lesson plan packet of activities that includes: Quick facts coloring handouts of 10 women scientists including: Marie Curie Barbara McClintock Jane Goodall Rita Levi Montalcini Maria Mayer Gertrude Elion Rachel Carson Elizabeth Blackwell Rosalind Franklin Christine Nusslean-Volhard Quotes My Vocabulary Journal A Dinner Party Interview Daily News Report Writing Match It (Scientific Symbols with Authors) Chronological/Sequential Order Scientist's Life Map Roundtable Discussion 1 and 2 My Scientific Experiment Writing a Scientific Report A Day in the Life of a Nobel Peace Prize Winner (Speech Writing) Help Find the Laboratory (Maze) Recipe for a Scientist Fakebook for a Scientist 10 Fill-in-the-Blank Quick Fact Coloring Handouts Uses fact based information and critical thinking skills. Perfect for gifted/talented, homeschooling, flipped classrooms, group activities, and individual studies. Provides historical backgrounds, scientific quick facts, and much more. Use as test prep and review of contributions to society and for Women's History Month. Great for reviewing female scientists contributions and lives, as well as being role models for younger students interested in science as a career. Meets CCSS ELA guidelines.

Explore the foundations of biology with Cell Theory and the Discovery of Cells (Unit 2)! This 7th-grade science resource features 7 fill-in-the-blank passages that engage students and reinforce key concepts like the principles of cell theory and pivotal discoveries in cell biology.

Each passage encourages active learning, while the included answer key ensures easy grading and review. Ideal for classwork, homework, or assessments, this no-prep resource supports differentiated instruction and builds students’ understanding of fundamental scientific ideas. Perfect for busy teachers looking for effective, ready-to-use materials!

One "mini" lab -or shortened activity- to reinforce or introduce concepts to students. I call these activities “mini labs” because they are simple activities that do not take the whole class period.

This particular lab focuses on the observation of two chemical changes and reinforces or introduces the signs that a chemical change has taken place.

Includes: teacher information, materials list, procedures, helpful tips for facilitating the activities and student handouts/lab sheets

Materials Needed:

Graduated cylinder

Water

2 clear plastic cups

2 eye droppers

Iodine solution

Cornstarch or Potato Starch

Spoon

Vitamin C tablet (Orange Juice Concentrate can be subbed)

MS-PS1-2: Analyze and interpret data on the properties of substances before and after the substances interact to determine if a chemical reaction has occurred.

This scientific method can be used for any grade! It helps students work through a note taking process and practice putting the scientific method in order for the steps and through examples. Students can also create their own experiment to practice putting the steps in order!

This is great for visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learners! After this, students can create and practice these steps through an experiment!

What's included:

• Guided Notes
• Vocabulary Words with visuals, definitions, and vocabulary
• Scientific Method Practice
• Scientific Method Review
• Experiment Creator Steps
• Answer Key

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A crossword puzzle with 12 terms about animals that live in the ocean habitat and some of their physical traits. An answer key is included. This would be a great activity to be used as a quick assessment, work for early finishers, and also something to keep your students busy after state testing. I hope you enjoy it. Please rate and review.

Are you looking for an engaging and educational way to teach children about the mysterious and fascinating world of owls? Our Owl Investigation Activity Set is the perfect solution!

This comprehensive set includes a variety of worksheets and crafts designed to help children explore and understand owls. Ideal for teachers, parents, and homeschoolers, this resource provides an interactive and educational experience that makes learning about owls fun and memorable.

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• Variety of Worksheets: Detailed worksheets covering different aspects of owl biology, behavior, and habitat, Activities to identify and describe owl anatomy and life cycle
• Engaging Crafts: Creative craft projects that allow children to design and create their own owls, Hands-on activities to reinforce learning through artistic expression
• Interactive Learning: Matching exercises to connect owl facts with illustrations, Coloring pages featuring various owl species and scenes

Transform your lessons about wildlife with our Owl Investigation Activity Set and provide your child with a fun and educational experience. Perfect for enhancing understanding of owls, encouraging critical thinking, and engaging in hands-on learning.

IN ADDITION, this resource includes a helpful tip sheet about "Child Development and Play Activities." Through this resource, parents will gain practical insights into how different types of play contribute to their child's overall development. The information sheet provides simple and engaging ideas for fostering cognitive, physical, social, and emotional growth through play. By incorporating these activities, young learners can develop essential skills while enjoying the fun and creativity that play brings to their everyday lives.

This word sleuth will provide your students/children with a fun journey in the world of Science with key vocabulary words. It can be done in class, centers, or as a fun homework assignment.

Word sleuth is in PPTX format along with the answer key.

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In this product, different forms of energy are reviewed. Students will learn that energy exists in other forms, what energy is, how you can't always see energy, stored energy vs. energy in motion and examples for students to make connections with each, kinetic energy, examples of kinetic energy for students to make connections with it in real life, students will locate and circle the different kinds of kinetic energy, potential and kinetic energy and how it can go back and forth (picture explanations are also included to provide a visual), different forms of energy - electrical, light, sound, thermal, chemical, and mechanical energy are reviewed - their meanings and examples of each along with pictures so students can make connections with what they are learning in their personal life, what matter is and how it is in chemical energy, and energy transformation picture examples are provided. Students will then be required to write down the different types of energy that change to other kinds of energy when they are provided with picture examples. Students will also be required to draw picture and write down the forms of energy that were used to show energy transformation. At the end of the product, students can complete the review that includes short answer and multiple choice questions.

Throughout the product, students will answer short answer comprehension questions to ensure comprehension after reviewing each page of notes.

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Explore the incredible journey of salmon from egg to adult with this engaging four-page resource! Perfect for teachers and students alike, this printable includes informative content, interactive activities, and fun facts to enhance learning.

Introduce your students to the thrilling no prep Soils, Rocks and Landforms Scavenger Hunt! This engaging and interactive activity puts students in the shoes of a geologist mining in a city in Arkansas that is rumored to be full of rare gems that would make the finder rich!

Each student, or group of students, will receive 10 reading task cards related to soil, weathering (chemical and physical), erosion, deposition, fossils, types of landforms and how they are created. The task is not only to read the cards but to solve 10 questions—the catch is that the answer to each question is found on a different card, encouraging students to read all the information thoroughly.

How It Works:

• Students will need to determine the code word for each card by answering the fill-in-the-blank questions.
• Once all the code words have been found, students must unscramble the letters from each code word to discover the final mystery word.
• In addition, they will collect clues to uncover a 4-digit code, which will help them successfully complete their journey.

Failing to unscramble the mystery word or crack the 4-digit code will result in the having failed to find any precious gems. However, completing the mission means students will become a legendary gem hunter and have mined enough gems to become rich!

What Makes This Activity Perfect for Your Classroom:

• Engaging and Educational: Your students will be excited to play the role of a geologist solving the clues to find the hidden gems within the dig site.
• Critical Thinking Skills: By having to cross-reference information from multiple task cards, students practice comprehension, critical thinking, and attention to detail.
• No-Prep Needed: Simply print the task cards and hand them out to your students! It’s ready to go with minimal prep.
• Flexible Usage: This scavenger hunt can be used independently, as a group activity, or even as a fast-finisher task. It works perfectly as a history lesson, or as a fun, educational activity!

Ideal for Different Learning Styles

Whether done individually or in groups, this scavenger hunt provides the perfect opportunity for students to collaborate and share ideas as they solve the puzzles. If students are working independently, it gives them a chance to practice self-paced learning while still engaging with the science background on soils, rocks and landforms.

Perfect for History Lessons or Fun Themed Activities This activity fits seamlessly into your classroom’s history curriculum. It’s a perfect way to introduce and reinforce learning about soil, weathering (chemical and physical), erosion, deposition, fossils, types of landforms and how they are created.

This Soils, Rocks and Landforms Scavenger Hunt is not only a fun, no-prep classroom activity, but it also ensures that students gain a deeper understanding of science while developing important reading and comprehension skills. Bring the excitement of the search for the rare gems into your classroom with this adventure-packed scavenger hunt.

Are your students struggling to understand the complex language used in the science lessons of the Australian Curriculum? Look no further than this defining worksheet pack! It is ready to print and use in your classroom today!

What's included in this Science Vocabulary: Exploring the Water Cycle Pack:

- 10 colour and 10 black and white versions

- 1 colour and 2 black and white editable templates

Some focus words included are:

• soild, liquid, gas
• matter, volume, mass, shape, space
• atom, molecule, particles
• physical properties
• evaporate, escape
• predict, investigate, observe, demonstrate
• variables, compare, fair test
• passive movement
• high/low concentration
• uniform distribution
• water vapour
• condensation
• precipitation

How can you use this Science Vocabulary: Exploring the Water Cycle Pack:

• independent work
• whole class research of vocabulary
• partner work with dictionaries
• small group work

Why you'll love this Science Vocabulary: Exploring the Water Cycle Pack:

- no prep - great for busy teachers!

- aligns to the Australian Curriculum

- print and go - ready to use (B&W or Colour versions)

- engaging, informative and visually appealing resource

Make reviewing potential and kinetic energy fun with this engaging, collaborative game show! This kinetic and potential energy review game includes energy transformations, potential energy, kinetic energy, scenarios, sports and vocabulary. Quick and easy setup, plus clear directions makes this game perfect for centers or substitute days, too!

Lead your students to practice knowledge of potential and kinetic energy by exploring it in a fun way. Students will love working on the science concepts while working in teams with friendly competition, and won't even realize how much they're learning!

Here's what you'll get:

• 25 questions
• student recording sheet
• teacher directions

Your students will love practicing the potential and kinetic energy concepts with their teammates. They'll be engaged in discussions, and having friendly competition while reviewing their learning.

Prep is quick and easy... Just copy student recording sheets, display the game on the board, and you're ready for a fun and engaging class!

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