A chemical reactions reading comprehension passage gives 5th graders a way to process what they observe in experiments, moving from hands-on investigation to reading, writing, and critical thinking within the…
Are you looking for an engaging, interactive way to teach your fifth-grade students about plant growth? Designed to help students understand plant development, these NGSS Plant Growth Science Stations offer…
“The Circle of Life.” It’s a common enough phrase that you and your students have probably heard it mentioned before. Simply put, it speaks to how every plant and animal—all…
The following science activities focus on Earth’s position within the universe. They are designed to inspire students and enhance their understanding of essential science concepts such as shadows, day-night cycles,…
Looking for engaging Earth’s hydrosphere activities for your upper elementary students? From hands-on experiments to simple models, there are many ways to help students understand how water shapes Earth’s systems….
Looking for engaging atmosphere activities for your elementary students? These hands-on ideas help students explore how Earth’s atmosphere works, from air pressure and weather to cloud formation. With the right…
Looking for a way to teach Earth’s systems without relying on another worksheet packet? These Earth’s spheres science stations give your students a hands-on way to explore how the geosphere,…
If you’re looking for fun and engaging ecosystem activities to teach your students about food webs and food chains, then you’ve come to the right place! In this blog post,…
Finding photosynthesis activities for 5th grade that go beyond a worksheet is harder than it sounds. Students need to actually do something with the concept — model it, sort it,…
Fifth grade gravity science stations give students the chance to explore gravitational force, mass, distance, and planetary orbits through hands-on activities designed to run independently. While students work through stations,…
Teaching fifth-grade science classes according to the NGSS standards requires extensive preparation. You work hard, but is there something in the standards you overlooked? How can you be sure? More…
Teaching properties of matter can feel abstract for students until they get their hands on it. When students test, observe, and question what they’re seeing, the concepts start to click…