5th Grade Basic Principles Resources
18,000+ results
Filters
Grade
Subject
Format
Resource type
Standard
Theme
Programs & methods
Supports
Scientific Method Activity Paper Airplane Lab Easy Science Experiment Practice
This easy scientific method activity will get your kids excited about following the steps of the scientific method! This hands on unit includes a paper airplane science experiment lab, worksheets, math, STEM, & writing to provide a fun hands on science experiment. Click on the PREVIEW button to see more of what is included! ⭐ What is Included:information and outline for instructionsupply/materials listsample schedule for the activitiesvocabulary list and definitionsword wall cardsstudent v
4th - 6th
Basic Principles, General Science, Physics
Natural Disasters Unit - Tornadoes, Hurricanes, Earthquakes, Volcanoes, Tsunamis
Do your students want to dig deeper into learning about natural disasters, but your science text is lacking? Make learning about natural disasters engaging! This unit contains reading passages with comprehension questions, activities, science labs, task cards, and vocabulary reference posters that you can use to enhance your unit on natural disasters. These reading passages with comprehension questions are the perfect way to quickly check for understanding while providing the students with back
3rd - 5th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, Science
Also included in: Natural Disasters Science Unit and Interactive Notes Bundle - Doodles
Physical and Chemical Changes in Matter Doodle Notes | PowerPoint | Worksheet
This resource is a two-page visual notes sheet that will allow your students to doodle within comic templates. This resource focuses on changes in matter and will help your students differentiate between physical and chemical changes. My doodle notes include high definition graphics that look great inside interactive notebooks, binders, or on a poster. Why Doodle Notes?Doodle notes are a form of visual note-taking that embeds brain-based research elements such as dual-coding theory. Dual coding
5th - 8th
Basic Principles, Chemistry, General Science
Changing States of Matter SORT (Cut & Paste) Review or Assessment- NOW DIGITAL!
This interactive and hands-on card sort activity will allow your students to see how the atoms in matter change as they change states due to the amount of heat given to that matter. This is a great way to teach, practice and asses this tricky concept in a kinesthetic way! Use this for your upper elementary or middle school science class.Start by asking students the question: How can the states of matter can be changed from one form to another? [ex. " What happens to solid ice when heat is adde
4th - 6th
Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science
Scientific Method Worksheets
This resource contains 3 separate scientific method worksheets that can be used for classwork or homework. Each worksheet contains two columns. The left column describes a scenario in which the scientific method was used and the right column contains questions that correlate to what is being read in the left column. Answer keys provided for easy grading. The three scenarios/ stories provided increase in difficulty. The questions also increase in difficulty and each focus on different aspects
5th - 9th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
CCSS
RST.6-8.1
, RST.6-8.6
Also included in: Life Science Bundle
Physical and Chemical Changes Activity and Worksheets: Elephant's Toothpaste
This is definitely a favorite activity! In this experiment, students watch the chemical change that happens when hydrogen peroxide, yeast, and dish soap react to make ELEPHANT'S TOOTHPASTE - SO much foam! This lab is so exciting and has major wow factor! In this version, students learn about physical and chemical changes with this fun reaction! The activity can be done as a teacher demonstration, or working in lab groups. After completing the activity, students read about physical a
4th - 6th
Basic Principles, Chemistry, Science
NGSS
5-PS1-4
, 5-PS1-2
Science Equipment End of the Year Reflection Activity- NOW DIGITAL!
Want your students to reflect on all the awesome things you've done this year? The growth they've made? The challenges they've overcome and the super science they have learned? This activity is perfect for the last days of school- to choose some of their favorite activities and celebrate the challenges they have overcome! Check out the options in this product for the students to choose from: A light bulb, flask or clipboard. NOW DIGITAL for distance learning! Also included in this product is
4th - 8th
Basic Principles, General Science
Newton's 3 Laws of Motion Doodle Notes | Interactive Science Worksheets
Transform Your Science Lessons with Newton's 3 Laws of Motion Doodle Notes!Are you looking to engage your students and make learning about Newton's 3 Laws of Motion both fun and effective? These doodle notes are the perfect solution. Designed to cater to visual and kinesthetic learners, these notes allow students to interact with the material in a meaningful way. This resource helps students understand key concepts such as inertia, force, mass, acceleration, and action-reaction pairs. Perfect fo
5th - 8th
Basic Principles, Physical Science, Science
NGSS
MS-PS2-2
, MS-PS2-1
Science Bulletin Board Bundle
Do you need a science bulletin board for your classroom? This is the perfect product for you! I am so excited about this editable science bulletin board! I like to hang various pieces in my room (or as an anchor chart) for my students to reference all year long! This board is a great way to display learning objectives, science goals, facts about scientists, conversation starters, fun/interesting facts, and more! Download includes: 3 Different board titles: 1) What is a scientist? 2) Mad About S
2nd - 6th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
Also included in: School Subjects Bulletin Board Bundle
Organisms in Ecosystem: Producer, Consumer, Decomposer Text, Review, Sort
This interactive and hands-on sort activity will allow your upper elementary students to show their knowledge of organisms in an ecosystems food chain in a kinesthetic way! It allows you to challenge your students to think critically when completing this cut and paste to show you what they know. Students can read about producers, consumers and decomposers then apply their knowledge in the sorting activity. This resource is great for teaching, practice or assessment of knowledge. Included in thi
3rd - 6th
Basic Principles, Biology, Environment
Life Science Interactive Notebook - Complete Bundle
SCIENCE INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK FOR LIFE SCIENCEThis product is a compilation of ALL Life Science Interactive Notebook chapters. This download will save you 20% off the individually listed chapters! Each activity enables students to process the information given by the teacher then allows them to use self-direction to apply their new knowledge. The engaging activities always vary in order for all students to use and benefit from different learning styles. Activities included correlating with the
5th - 10th
Basic Principles, Biology, Science
States of Matter Doodle Notes - Solid, Liquid, Gas, Plasma, Phase Changes
This resource is a two-page doodle notes sheet that focuses on states of matter. Students will learn about the properties of solids, liquids, gases, and plasma, phases of matter, and phase changes as they complete embedded doodle tasks. Included:2 Page Guided Doodle Notes — Fill-in-the-BlankThis version offers the most structure for students.2 Page Blank Doodle Notes — Blank Graphic OrganizerThis blank template is ideal for teachers who prefer less structure.Teacher Key — Low Ink and Fully Colo
5th - 8th
Basic Principles, Chemistry, General Science
Also included in: States of Matter Activity Bundle - Doodle Notes, Lab, Project, and More!
Scientific Method Activity Pack
The Scientific Method can be a challenging process for younger students, so why not make it as fun and interesting as possible? With this pack you can do just that! Not only will you be teaching students the steps of the scientific method but you will be doing it with materials that are rich with vocabulary and offer engaging activities. Included: - Scientific Method binder sheet or mini anchor chart - Vocabulary Cards - Vocabulary crossword - Reading passage with comprehension questions - Scien
2nd - 6th
Basic Principles, Other (Science)
Physical and Chemical Changes Sort Cards | Print and Digital
Looking for a hands-on way to reinforce the concepts of physical and chemical changes? This resource was made to provide engaging activities to assess the concepts of physical and chemical changes. These sorts can be completed individually or as a whole group activity. They can be completed in the classroom or online. This contains: •Two sets of small sort cards for physical and chemical changes •Two sets of large sort cards for physical and chemical changes •Pocket pattern that can be used in i
2nd - 8th
Basic Principles, Biology, Chemistry
Heat Transfer and Thermal Energy Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This easy to read, one page science passage about heat transfer defines heat as the transfer, or movement, of thermal energy from hot to cold. It describes what thermal energy is and explains 3 different ways heat can move: radiation, conduction, and convection (with examples of each). The passage includes 10 multiple choice reading comprehension questions, an answer key, and 2 self-scoring digital versions - EASEL and Google Forms. Color and black line illustrations are included to accommodate
4th - 7th
Basic Principles, Informational Text, Physics
CCSS, NGSS
RI.4.4
, RI.4.10
, RI.5.4
+6
Also included in: Heat Transfer and Thermal Energy Unit Bundle of 6 Science Lessons
Science Doodle Notes Growing Bundle: Engaging Middle School Science Worksheets
Experience the ultimate in interactive learning with our ever-expanding Science Doodle Notes Growing Bundle! This dynamic collection is designed to make your middle school science lessons more engaging and effective. Each set of doodle notes transforms complex topics into fun, visually appealing activities that boost student understanding and retention.Why choose our growing bundle?Constantly Expanding: We regularly update this bundle with new doodle notes, ensuring you always have fresh content
5th - 8th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
Biomes PowerPoint Google Slides Forest Tundra Rainforest Desert Animal Habitats
Biome Interactive PowerPoint & Interactive Google Slides! ***UPDATE: Now includes Interactive Google Slides for Google Classroom and Distance Learning!This resource is part of the Earth Science (Entire) Curriculum. *** Watch this quick PREVIEW VIDEO to see the PowerPoint in action!This teaching resource is quite the virtual experience! This Biome Interactive PowerPoint can be used as a powerful classroom presentation or students can click their way through it on individual computers. This re
3rd - 8th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, Science
Newton's 3 Laws of Motions (Great for Science Interactive Notebooks)
Included is a wheel foldable on Newton's 3 Laws of Motion. Students can construct the foldable as a handheld study tool or glue them into their interactive notebooks. There are two options on how you can print the foldable: (1) blank template or (2) with answer key. If you decide to print the blank template, you can have students fill out the foldable. The foldable states the three laws of motion. It also gives a picture and example for each law. CLICK HERE to check out my science bundle! Co
5th - 8th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
Also included in: Science Curriculum Bundle
5th grade Science STAAR Review Activities - Science End of Year Test Prep Games
Engage your entire class with these end of the year science review games! Each game is designed around the 5th grade science vocabulary and standards. Includes rigorous, multi-level questions. Use these review games to give students extra practice over 5th grade science concepts and vocabulary. The games in this bundle are aligned with the new Science TEKS. ❤ Save $$ by purchasing this bundle over the individual review games ❤ Included in the Science STAAR Review Games BUNDLE:Treasure Hunt: Enga
5th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
Scientific Method: Lab Report Template for Any Science Experiment
Improve your students' scientific method lab report skills with these FULLY EDITABLE templates. Check out the preview to see what's included.Get clean, complete lab write-ups every time with six editable templates, a built-in rubric, data tables, and graph space. (PDF • PPT • Google Slides)Proven in Grades 4–10, special education, and high school labs.“Helpful for my high school students… taught them how the scientific method works.” — Beth E. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I use these to make my own lab reports fo
4th - 10th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
Exploring the Scientific Method: Intro to Science
This product was created in order to help elementary students better understand the scientific method. This product includes several activities including a guided reading passage, two cut and paste activities, an experiment, and an assessment on the scientific method.
3rd - 6th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
Plant and Animal Cells Lesson, Project, and Activities - Introduction to Cells
This Plant and Animal Cells Unit is perfect for an introduction to cells. The Cells Unit includes everything you will need to teach students about animal cells and plant cell parts and their functions. I created this Cells Unit to teach science in a fun and engaging way.The PowerPoint lesson is engaging and includes a variety of pictures, video links, and interactive activities.Interactive Google Slides™ options for the PowerPoint lessons are included.Topics Included:Cells can only be seen with
3rd - 5th
Basic Principles, Biology, Science
States of Matter Doodle Notes | Science Doodle Notes
Bring Science to Life with States of Matter Doodle Notes! Captivate your middle school students with these engaging and interactive States of Matter Doodle Notes. This resource is designed to help students understand the fundamental concepts of solids, liquids, and gases, as well as the energy changes that cause phase transitions. Perfect for visual and kinesthetic learners, these notes make complex scientific principles accessible and fun. Key Features:Fill-in-the-blank and blank versions: Cate
5th - 8th
Basic Principles, Physical Science, Science
NGSS
MS-PS1-4
States (Phases) of Matter Doodle Notes | Science Doodle Notes
States (Phases) of Matter “Doodle Notes” ** 2020 Update- Purchase the digital update version HERE if you are in need of digital tools to support your doodle notes instruction! **These doodle notes are a visual learning tool for helping your students understand particle traits of SOLIDS, LIQUIDS and GASES. Ideal for middle school or upper elementary science, doodle notes help provide visual triggers that improve focus, memory and learning. It is amazing how students interact with the content t
5th - 6th
Basic Principles, Chemistry, Science
Also included in: Physical Science Bundle: Lessons, Games, Doodle Notes and MORE!
Showing 1-24 of 18,000+ results
About 5th Grade Basic Principles Resources
On TPT (Teachers Pay Teachers), educators can explore a wide array of 5th grade basic principles resources including science experiments, math skill practice, civics worksheets, and interactive learning activities. These materials help students understand foundational concepts and apply lessons through hands-on experiments, online games, and printable worksheets covering topics such as matter and heat transfer, decimals and operations, and the U.S. Constitution. Resources are created by teacher-authors to make learning engaging, accessible, and practical for fifth-grade classrooms.
Fifth-grade basic principles resources focus on core academic areas including science, math, and civics, helping students grasp fundamental concepts while developing critical thinking skills. Materials may include experiments demonstrating properties of matter and heat, digital and printable games reinforcing decimal and arithmetic skills, and civics lessons involving student engagement with government structures.
Educators can incorporate these resources into daily lessons to enhance hands-on learning, reinforce classroom instruction, and encourage active student participation. With a variety of engaging activities, students are empowered to connect theoretical concepts to real-world applications, making learning both meaningful and enjoyable.
TPT is the largest marketplace for PreK-12 resources, powered by a community of educators.
IXL family of brands