Science Teaching Resources for Year 5
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Planets of the Solar System Factbook & Worksheet
Bring the planets in the solar system into focus with a fun worksheet that can be turned into a factbook!
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Observing Matter Doodle Notes - Graphic Organiser
Use our Observing Matter Doodle Notes to help your students discover the states, properties, and changes in matter.
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3 Types of Rocks - Science Cloze Passage Worksheets
Use a cloze passage to increase your students’ understanding of the three rock types - sedimentary, metamorphic and igneous.
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Year 5 Properties of Matter Activity - Scavenger Hunt
Explore the observable properties of matter in the classroom environment with a Year 5 Matter Scavenger hunt.
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STEM Vocabulary Word Wall Cards
Use our free printable STEM vocabulary word wall to display essential STEM and STEAM-related vocabulary words.
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'Name That Rock' - Rock Classification Activity
Use our 'Name That Rock' Science Sorting activity to classify metamorphic, sedimentary and igneous rocks.
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Natural Disasters - Flood Simulation Experiment
A hands-on experiment to use when exploring natural disasters.
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Behavioural, Structural and Physiological Adaptations (Classroom Poster Pack)
Print 4 free classroom posters explaining the different types of adaptations in the animal kingdom!
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Weathering, Erosion and Deposition Doodle Notes
Engage your students with a set of science doodle notes when learning about erosion, weathering and deposition.
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To Your Tap - Water Poster
Display the process that water goes through to get to your tap with a printable poster.
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How to Make a Sundial
Print this sundial science worksheet, and follow the instructions to make a sundial with your students when exploring concepts of time.
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Endangered Animals Classification Poster
Explore endangered animal classifications with this informative classroom poster.
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Forms of Matter Brochure Template
Introduce your students to the three states of matter with a printable Forms of Matter Foldable Brochure Template.
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Matter Lapbook - Foldables for Science
Use our printable Matter Lapbook Foldables to teach your students about the states of matter, characteristics of matter, and changes in matter.
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Writing a Scientific Hypothesis PowerPoint
Teach your students how to write a scientific hypothesis with an interactive slide deck and hypothesis writing practice activity.
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Science Investigation Worksheets - Experiment Data Collection Templates
Record scientific observations and results with a variety of ready-made science investigation worksheets.
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Minerals and Rocks Picture Cards
Observe, describe, and sort examples of rocks and minerals with a set of printable types of rocks pictures and word cards.
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Happy Earth Day Colouring Pages
Give your students these fun Earth Day colouring sheets to promote sustainability and conservation.
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Environmental Impact Science Experiments
Use these simple science experiments to teach your students about environmental issues such as oil and water pollution, soil quality and climate change.
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Would You Rather? Animal Adaptations Game
Discuss and debate the best animal adaptations with the Would You Rather? Animal Adaptation game.
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Types of Insects - Minibeast Fact Cards
Discover facts and features of a variety of insects with a handy set of insect fact cards.
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Classifying Vertebrates Flow Chart Poster
Classify vertebrates using an animal classification flowchart poster.
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Adapting, Migrating, & Hibernating Animals Research Project
Research and report on animals that hibernate, migrate, and adapt with an animal adaptations project.
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Back to School STEM Challenges – Upper Years
A selection of 3 STEM activities for upper years students that are perfect for the back-to-school period.
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Weathering, Erosion and Deposition Matching Game
Challenge your students to identify different slow changes to Earth’s surface with this matching game designed for year 4 and 5 students.
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Weathering vs. Erosion Worksheet Pack
Support student understanding of weathering and erosion with this reading comprehension passage, worksheet and accompanying vocabulary activities.
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Solving Global Problems - Design an Invention Workbook
Help your students discover how innovation and invention can solve global problems with an invention project workbook.
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Earth, Sun and Moon – Comprehension Worksheet
Read about and compare physical characteristics of the Eath, sun and moon with this reading comprehension sheet.
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Inner vs. Outer Planets – Cut and Paste Worksheet
Sort inner and outer solar system planets with this cut-and-paste science worksheet.
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Garbage Bin Posters - Rubbish, Recycling and Compost
Posters outlining what can be put in the different types of bins.
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Planets of Our Solar System – Worksheet
Use this worksheet to review planet order, features and classifications.
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Colossal Cinemas – Task Cards
54 activity task cards based on the Colossal Cinemas stimulus poster.