FREE – Explore 5th Grade NGSS Curriculum Design with Fill-In Notes & Work Bundle Previews

This free resource provides an in-depth preview of a complete 5th Grade NGSS Science curriculum, allowing teachers to explore how student work bundles are structured to support interactive slideshow instruction.

Please note: Interactive slideshows are not included in this free resource. However, the work bundle previews show exactly how students record notes, complete diagrams, conduct activities, answer questions, and complete assessments as lessons unfold during slideshow instruction.

Each work bundle is organized chronologically and is designed to guide students step-by-step through notes, activities, data collection, graphing, review questions, and quizzes, making it easy to see how lessons are paced and structured in the full curriculum.

All materials are editable and compatible with Google Docs, making this preview useful for both in-person and digital classrooms.

What This FREE Preview Includes

• Sample student work bundle pages from across the 5th Grade NGSS curriculum
• Fill-in guided notes that align to interactive slideshow instruction
• Activity pages, diagrams, and data-collection examples
• Practice questions, review pages, and assessment previews
• A clear look at lesson organization, pacing, and expectations
• End Unit Review Games and Answer Versions
• Crossword Puzzles that conclude each work bundle with solution
  

Curriculum Overview (Full Program Previewed)

Part 1: Matter and Its Interactions
26 lessons with hands-on investigations such as chemical reactions, density exploration, and conservation of matter
NGSS: 5-PS1-1 to 5-PS1-4, 3-5-ETS1-3

Part 2: Matter and Energy in Organisms and Ecosystems
21 lessons focused on energy flow, ecosystems, and matter cycling
NGSS: 5-PS3-1, 5-LS1-1, 5-LS2-1

Part 3: Earth’s Systems
28 lessons exploring Earth’s spheres, water systems, and human impacts
NGSS: 5-ESS2-1, 5-ESS3-1

Part 4: Space Systems & Earth’s Place in the Universe
4 lessons covering the solar system, seasons, Moon phases, shadow patterns, and engineering design through rocketry
NGSS: 5-ESS1-1, 5-ESS1-2, 3-5-ETS1-1 to 3-5-ETS1-3

Why Download This Free Resource

This free preview is designed for teachers who want to see how student work bundles function as the backbone of SlideSpark Science lessons before purchasing individual units or the full curriculum. It’s ideal for curriculum planning, team review, or evaluating NGSS alignment and lesson structure.

If you’re looking for a clear, organized, and student-friendly NGSS approach, this preview shows exactly how learning is captured and assessed through the work bundles.

5th Grade Science Full Year NGSS Link (4 Full Units)

Full Year of 5th Grade NGSS Curriculum

NGSS Matter and Its Interactions Unit

NGSS Matter and Energy In Organisms and Ecosystems Unit

NGSS Earth's Systems Unit

NGSS Space Systems, Earth's Place in the Universe Unit