5th grade science worksheets

Animal Groups

Learn to classify animal (vertebrate) groups with these printable animal worksheets. Learn about mammals, reptiles, birds, fish, and amphibians.

Animal Articles

Read about your all of your favorite animal species.

Cells

Learn about plant and animal cells with these diagrams, worksheets, and activities.

Dinosaurs

Print dinosaur reading comprehension articles, dinosaur puzzles, dino math pages, and more.

Electricity

Explore current electricity and circuits with these worksheets and activities.

Five Senses

Learn about the senses of sight, touch, hearing, smell, and taste with these printables.

Food Chain & Ecosystems

Explore food chains and ecosystems with these printables.

Graduated Cylinders - Volume

Measure the volume of liquids in the graduated cylinders.

Human Body

Discover the workings of the human body with these articles and worksheets.

Insects

Learn about the anatomy and life cycle of insects.

Invertebrates

Our invertebrates page has a classroom scavenger hunt, word maze puzzles, reading comprehension passages, a cut-and-sort activity, and a classroom scavenger hunt.

Landforms

Learn landform vocabulary words, such as plain, plateau, mesa, volcano, cliff, isthmus, mountain, and hill.

Life Cycle: Butterflies

Life cycle wheel, scavenger hunt, worksheets, and a mini-book about butterflies

Life Cycle: Frogs

Scavenger hunt, worksheets, life cycle wheel, and a mini-book about frogs

Life Cycle: Mealworms

Find out how a mealworm changes into an adult darkling beetle.

Light Energy

Find out how light energy works. This page has a reading comprehension passage and a classroom scavenger hunt.

Magnetism

Learn about magnetism with these experiments and worksheets.

Matter

Learn the different between the three states of matter: solids, liquids, and gases.

Nutrition

This page has worksheets, learning centers, and activities to help students learn about healthy and unhealthy food choices.

Owl and Owl Pellets

This page has everything you need for a unit on owls and for an owl pellet dissection project.

Plants

Learn all about plant life with these printables.

Science Projects for Kids

Try these fun and simple science activities in your classroom.

Simple Machines

Discover the workings of the six basic simple machines.

Solar System and Planets

Explore outer space with this collection of worksheets and games.

Volcanoes, Rocks, and Layers of the Earth

Learn all about our planet with these worksheets of layers of the Earth, rocks, and volcanoes.

Weather

Use these worksheets and activities to teach students about weather.

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The science 5th grade worksheets collection found on this page spares no detail in terms of quality and skills taught. This is the one stop every science teacher in search of extra materials for their students should be looking at. We have a collection of free science worksheets each having an answer key attached to the second page. Yes ! This sounds like a hook for those with little science backgrounds who have to review certain topics with their kids. This page has it all, we have a variety of 5th grade science worksheets covering varied topics. There is a worksheet on atoms and elements for example. This sheet features MCQ’s related to atoms and elements. It also contains a diagram of an atom and parts to label like the proton, neutron, nucleus, electron shell and electrons. Students are shown a diagram that contains arrows pointing to the various places. What you need to do is to refer to the word bank and write out the correct label in the spaces provided. Below are a few questions related to atoms in the form of an MCQ. Furthermore, there are worksheets on cells and their functions. Cells are basic units of life and every organism is made up of cells. Some organisms are unicellular though. This ushers the idea of unicellular organisms; this means they have only one cell but function like a full orgasm would. This tells us that a cell is a complex structure of its own with organelles that perform specific functions. The nucleus is central to the functioning of a cell. It is like the brain of a cell. Plant cells and animal cells have differences though; a plant cell has an extra layer on the outside called the cell wall. It is made up of cellulose and protects the cell. There is also a worksheet on the classification of mammals into different groups as follows: bird, reptile, amphibian, or fish. Each of these animals fall under the broad group of mammals but differ in many other characteristics. A bird for example has a wing and feathers and can fly. Frogs on the contrary cannot fly but have features that enable them to swim. They are called amphibians because they live both on land and in water. The worksheet on labelling a frog enables you to see some features that make frogs unique in their ability to live in aquatic and terrestrial habitats. Also learn about vertebrates and invertebrates. Vertebrates are organisms that have a backbone while invertebrates do not have a backbone. Examples of vertebrates include lion, pigeon, frog, chicken etc. Examples of invertebrates include worms, snails, etc. Also check out characteristics of mammals through the worksheet that covers their characteristics through multiple choice questions. Mammals are animals that exhibit similar characteristics as humans. For example, they have hair on parts or all of the body, have mammary glands, and more. An example of a mammal is a cat, monkey etc. The list of topics is non-exhaustive and we cannot cover it all; click on the links and discover what each sheet has in store for you.

Atnosphere & Weather

Earth's freshwater and atmosphere

Planet Earth (the planet on which we happen to live) spins on an imaginary line called an axis. One spin around on its axis is called a revolution. As the earth rotates, the areas facing the Sun slowly change, and that means the time of day and the temperatures change.The sun is the main energy supply for the water cycle. Read more...iWorksheets: 5Study Guides: 1Vocabulary: 4

Weather, Weather patterns and climate

How do clouds form? Main types of clouds. Precipitation. Air Pressure. What are the Four Most Influential Air Masses that Affect the Weather in North America? What is needed for a thunderstorm to occur? Thunderstorm key ingredients: Moisture, Instability and Uplift. What is a hurricane? What is a tornado? What is climate? Climate Zones: Polar zone, Temperate zone, Tropical zone. The location of the zone determines its climate. Read more...iWorksheets: 3Study Guides: 1Vocabulary: 5

Earth & Space

Earth's oceans

Oceans are a natural resource for salt and the fish and other sea animals we eat. Ocean Currents. Ocean Tides, Trenches, Mid-Ocean Ridges, Seamounts, The Flat Abyssal Plains, The Continental Shelf. Read more...iWorksheets: 3Study Guides: 1Vocabulary: 2

Landforms, Rocks and soil

Landsforms are features that make up the Earth's surface. They include mountains, plateaus, canyons, deltas, hills, valleys, and more... The Rock cycle, Volcanoes. How do Earthquakes happen? Read more...iWorksheets: 5Study Guides: 1Vocabulary: 4

Minerals of Earth's crust

Minerals are solid elements formed naturally in the Earth’s surface. Every mineral has a unique chemical composition – a mix of the chemicals that formed it. Rocks are made up of minerals, sometimes more than one kind of mineral! Read more...iWorksheets: 3Study Guides: 1Vocabulary: 2

The solar system

All planets in our solar system rotate and they all revolve around the Sun. Inner planets: Mercury, Venus, Earth. Outer planets: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune. Comets are made of ice and rock. They have four parts: a nucleus which is the solid portion of the comet and is made of dust and ice, a coma which is a cloud of dust and evaporated gases, an ion tail and a dust tail. Read more...iWorksheets: 3Study Guides: 1Vocabulary: 3

Forces, Motion & Energy

Energy resources

A renewable resource is a resource that can be naturally restored or at least replenished as it is needed: The power of WIND, the power of WATER, the power of the SUN, Geothermal energy (heat from the earth), the Energy of TRASH. Fossil fuels - Crude Oil, Coal, Natural Gas - are nonrenewable resources. These types of resources take much longer to replace than most societies can wait. Read more...iWorksheets: 3Study Guides: 1Vocabulary: 2

Newton's Laws of motion

What is motion? Motion is the process of an object changing its place or its position. Motion is not speed. Speed is the rate an object changes position. Newton's law of motion. Read more...iWorksheets: 5Study Guides: 1Vocabulary: 2

Sound and light energy

Sound is a type of energy that travels in waves which are caused by vibrations. Characteristics of Sound. Vibrations: movements made rapidly back and forth. Sound Waves: an invisible transfer of sound energy as it travels away from the energy source. Wavelength: the distance between a point on one sound wave and a similar point on another sound wave. Frequency: The number of vibrations in a period of time is called the frequency of a vibration. Volume: The loudness or quietness of a sound is its volume. Read more...iWorksheets: 5Study Guides: 1Vocabulary: 2

The nature of science

Science process skills include observing, classifying, estimating, measuring, inferring, predicting, creating graphs, and developing models. Identify Dependent and Controlled Variables: A dependent variable is the variable that is being observed during an experiment. A control variable is the part of an experiment that you do not make any changes to which you can use to compare the other parts of your experiment to. Read more...iWorksheets: 3Study Guides: 1

Matter & its Interactions

Elements, mixtures and compounds

Elements are a basic (simple) kind of matter. They can’t be broken down into simpler parts and still keep their properties because they are in the simplest form. A solute is the substance that is dissolved in the solvent. Solubility refers to the ability of one substance to dissolve into another substance. Read more...iWorksheets: 5Study Guides: 1Vocabulary: 2

Properties of matter and Energy

What is matter? Matter is anything that takes up space and has mass. Kinetic energy is energy that is happening now; it is energy in motion. Potential energy is energy that is waiting to happen; it is stored energy. How does heat get transferred: By conduction, by convection and by radiation. Read more...iWorksheets: 3Study Guides: 1Vocabulary: 2

Science Worksheets: Acids and bases

An Acid is a type of sour substance. Examples of acids are lemon juice and vinegar. A base is a type of bitter substance. A base dissolved in water is called a basic solution. Examples of a base substance are soap and baking soda. Scientists use a variety of pH indicators to determine which substances are bases and which are acids. Read more...iWorksheets: 5Study Guides: 1Vocabulary: 2

Science Worksheets: Chemical and physical changes of matter

A chemical change is a change in which one kind of substance is changed into a different kind of substance. Chemical changes produce substances that were not there when you started. You can’t reverse or undo a chemical change. The substance or object involved in physical change is the same before and after the change (unlike a chemical change). The change is not permanent and can be undone. Read more...iWorksheets: 3Study Guides: 1Vocabulary: 1

Science worksheets: Solids, liquids and gases.

Solid, liquid, and gas are all states of matter. The molecules in solids are tightly packed together. The molecules in liquids are not as close as those in solids; they have a little more room to move around. The molecules in gases are far apart. Gases can fill any size room or any size container. Read more...iWorksheets: 3Study Guides: 1Vocabulary: 1

Plants, Animals & Ecosystems

Animal Diversity and Adaptations

FreeHere are some examples of the systems that animals and humans have in common: Integumentary system, Muscular system, Endocrine system, Nervous system, Circulatory system, Respiratory system, Digestive system, Excretory System, Reproductive system, Immune system, Skeletal System. Read more...iWorksheets: 3Study Guides: 1Vocabulary: 5

Cells, tissues and organs

FreeCells need ENERGY to do all this work. Cellular respiration is the process where cells turn food into usable energy. When similar cells group together and work together for the same purpose, they form tissues. For example, skin tissues protect our bodies from dirt and germs getting inside our bodies. Nerve tissue helps us feel things, such as if something is hot or cold. Read more...iWorksheets: 3Study Guides: 1Vocabulary: 6

Cycles of life and Biomes

The Nitrogen Cycle Process: Nitrogen is taken in by plants through their roots, animals eat plants, and the nitrogen is passed along the food chain to animals. Herbivores get nitrogen by eating plants. Carnivores get nitrogen by eating herbivores. Nitrogen is returned to the soil when an organism dies – decomposers break down the dead organisms and change the nitrogen compounds in the dead organism’s body into the kind plants can use. Read more...iWorksheets: 4Study Guides: 1Vocabulary: 2

Energy and ecosystems

An ecosystem includes all the living and non-living things in an area. This includes populations and communities of many different animals. Read more...iWorksheets: 3Study Guides: 1Vocabulary: 3

Flowers and seeds

The flower is the seed factory of the plant – where the flower produces seeds. A flower’s sepals cover a developing flower bud in order to protect the bud while it grows. The petals of a flower are often bright and colorful. The stamen is the male part of a flower. The pistil of a flower includes the stigma, style, and ovary. The ovary of a flower contains seeds. The ovule is the part of the plant that becomes a fruit. Read more...iWorksheets: 5Study Guides: 1Vocabulary: 2

Interactions among living things

An important and essential interaction among living things involves the flow of energy within an environment. All living organisms need energy to survive! Energy moves through an environment through food chains and food webs. Read more...iWorksheets: 3Study Guides: 1Vocabulary: 3

Plant Responses and Adaptations

A plant can respond to the conditions of its environment. A plant can change its position and grow in a certain direction or manner to meet its survival needs and adapt to a varying environment. Read more...iWorksheets: 4Study Guides: 1Vocabulary: 2

Plants with and without seeds

There are many plants in the world. Some are plants that you know of and many you have never heard of before! The Fern’s Life Cycle. The Life Cycle of Moss. Monocots vs. Dicots….what are these? Read more...iWorksheets: 3Study Guides: 1Vocabulary: 2

Roots, Stems and Leaves

Plants have two different root systems: a Taproot and a Fibrous Root system. Leaves of a plant are made of plant organs and tissues. The top layer of leaf, which protects the leaf, is called its epidermis. Leaves have tiny openings underneath them called the stomata which let air and water in and out of the leaf. Read more...iWorksheets: 5Study Guides: 1Vocabulary: 3

The 6-Kingdoms of life

Scientists classify plants and animals according to the structures and characteristics of each organism. They compare and contrast organisms, and those with similar structures and characteristics are grouped together. Read more...iWorksheets: 5Study Guides: 1Vocabulary: 4