Search 5th Grade Physical Science Educational Resources

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

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!

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

Discover some of the fascinating properties of gravity by studying one of Newton's famous laws, the Law of Gravitation.

After your child fills in this review sheet on chemical and physical properties, it's a good idea to hold onto it for future test review!

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

A handy worksheet that breaks down the properties of metal. A good physical science review sheet to keep around for reference.

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

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

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

Budding scientists will learn about the density of salt water and perform an experiment with food coloring, salt water, and fresh water.

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!

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.

Test your knowledge of the periodic table of the elements with this quiz page!

Ever wonder about how to make the perfect paper airplane? Learn about the four forces that affect flight with paper airplane physics!

If your scientist is mad for magnets, let him explore a few fun facts about magnetism with this physics page!

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

If you push your little brother, does he push back? Well, according to Newton's third law of motion, he does!

This thoughtfully labeled periodic table includes information about the properties of all 103 elements.

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

The periodic table of the elements is full of helpful information. Figure out how to read the periodic table with this helpful guide.

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!