5th Grade Physical Science Resources

Fifth Grade Independent Study Packet - Week 2

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Fifth Grade Independent Study Packet - Week 2

Get 5 more days of activities with Week 2 of this independent study packet for fifth graders.

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Chemistry of Fireworks

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Chemistry of Fireworks

Don't let school year learning slip away this summer: use this chemistry worksheet to practice identifying elements.

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All About Matter: Chemical vs. Physical Changes

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All About Matter: Chemical vs. Physical Changes

Show your class how combining two objects can create a new object in this hands-on science lesson. Students will learn why breaking apart an object doesn't change its mass.

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Sort Out the Scientific Method #1

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Sort Out the Scientific Method #1

Dr. McSquare needs help sorting out his lab reports. Can your child read each item, then label it with the correct scientific method step?

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The Scientific Method

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The Scientific Method

Is your child baffled by the scientific method? Dr. McSquare is here to help! Learn the steps by helping the doctor organize his lab reports.

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Ooey Gooey Oobleck

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Ooey Gooey Oobleck

In this teacher-approved lesson, students will make and play with oobleck (corn starch and water), then write about their experiments. Young scientists will have a blast seeing their oobleck mixtures seemingly come to life.

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Newton's First Law

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Newton's First Law

Why do we wear our seat belts in the car? Newton's first law of motion, or the law of inertia, explains that objects in motion stay in motion!

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You Can't See Me!

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You Can't See Me!

Help your class gain a foundational understanding of matter by learning how to conduct inquiry and gain an understanding about the characteristics of gases. This lab will have your students amazed at what is really in the air.

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What is Sound?

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What is Sound?

Did you know that sound is actually caused by movement? Vibrations of particles create the sound that we hear.

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What is Energy?

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What is Energy?

Energy is a crucial part of physical science! All things on Earth have energy, whether it's potential or kinetic.

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Speed of Sound

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Speed of Sound

How fast does sound travel? Help your child figure out the physics of sound waves with this informative worksheet.

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Condensation and Evaporation

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Condensation and Evaporation

What is the difference between condensation and evaporation? Learn about natural cooling and heating processes that are caused by changing states of matter!

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Physical and Chemical Changes

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Physical and Chemical Changes

Teach your little scientist the difference between physical and chemical changes, on a molecular level.

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Printable Periodic Table

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Printable Periodic Table

Arm your budding physicist with a free print-out version of the periodic table of the elements!

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Air Resistance

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Air Resistance

Did you know that air has substance too? Learn about air resistance, also known as drag. Air resistance affects the movement of all the things on our planet!

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Newton's Second Law

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Newton's Second Law

Why is it harder to throw a bowling ball than it is to throw a beach ball? The answer is in Newton's second law of motion!

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What is Friction?

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What is Friction?

Have you ever felt the sting of rug burn or rope burn? That's friction at work! Learn a bit about this important physical force with a comprehensive worksheet.

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