Grade 5 teaching resources

Students explore how auroras form through solar wind, charged particles, and Earth’s atmosphere, then compare scientific and Cree cultural interpretations.

This six-page science worksheet guides students through the flowering plant life cycle, from seed germination to maturity and seed production.

This engaging observation activity introduces students to the cultural significance and key features of an Olympic Opening Ceremony.

Students learn about the significance of the Olympic Opening Ceremony while observing cultural performances, traditions, and ceremonial events.

Students explore the history, sports, symbols, and participation of the Summer and Winter Olympic Games.

Students explore the development of the Red River Settlement through historical background, map analysis, visual observation, and sequencing activities.

This elementary science worksheet explores pumpkin growth from seed to harvest and introduces key vocabulary such as germination, pollination, and photosynthesis.

Students explore Canada's six geographic regions through physical features, climate data, economic activities, and natural resources.

Students explore inventions and innovations by Black inventors through clues, patent dates, invention descriptions, and puzzle challenges.

Students read about Fort Novosel, Army Aviation, Alabama's military contributions, and Birmingham's Veterans Day tradition.

Students read an informational passage about artificial intelligence in sports judging, including objectivity, biometric data, and the human element of artistry.

Students read an informational passage about artificial intelligence, drones, and precision agriculture in spring planting.

Students identify a local environmental problem, investigate its root causes, map stakeholders, brainstorm solutions, and create an action plan.

This five-page notebook supplement introduces the Blue, Green, Yellow, and Red Zones of Regulation.

A student-friendly informational reading passage tracing Orville and Wilbur Wright’s journey from bicycle mechanics to aviation pioneers.

This seven-page activity pack helps students identify emotions, recognize physical signs of big feelings, and practice calming strategies.

This short lesson introduces Camp Atterbury, its role in Indiana history, and the service of Indiana soldiers and the National Guard.

Students learn about major California military bases, their roles in national defense, and ways communities honor and support veterans.

This four-page classroom resource introduces solar and lunar calendar systems, their relationship to Earth’s orbit and Moon phases, and why holidays may fall on different dates each year.

This four-page worksheet introduces recipe costing using a chocolate chip cookie business scenario.

Students explore probability using engaging weather and school-closure scenarios.

Students learn to calculate the perimeter and area of rectangles by measuring dimensions and applying formulas.

Students calculate kilowatt-hours and electricity costs for common household appliances using guided examples, formulas, and practice tables.

Students learn to calculate the area and perimeter of rectangular and L-shaped floor plans.

Students explore how groundhog burrows provide insulation and support hibernation.

This three-page lesson introduces Caesar Rodney’s courageous ride to cast Delaware’s deciding vote for independence in 1776.

This four-page worksheet guides students through deontology, utilitarianism, and virtue ethics using reflection prompts and examples.

Students investigate a shared public space, identify safety, cleanliness, maintenance, and accessibility needs, and prioritize concerns.

This four-page student log guides learners through pre-shadowing preparation, workplace observations, informational interviews, vocabulary development, and career reflection.

Students explore four modern careers: content creator, UX researcher, app designer, and AI trainer.

Students read about Captain Rivera, a Coast Guard veteran who protects Oregon waterways and leads community cleanups.

Students consider whether candy should be allowed at school and develop an evidence-supported opinion.

Students investigate how water, vinegar, soda, and vegetable oil affect the dissolution rate of candy hearts.

Students read about Canadian athletes Connor Bedard or Mikael Kingsbury and examine their early lives, achievements, challenges, and national impact.

This five-page lesson and worksheet introduces students to gross pay, net pay, CPP, and Employment Insurance deductions on Canadian paychecks.

Students practice identifying Canadian coins and bills, calculating totals with 5% GST, making change, and solving real-world budgeting problems.

This six-page student workbook introduces the federal, provincial or territorial, and municipal levels of Canadian government.

Students read an original camping adventure story, analyze characters and setting, identify key details, sequence events, and explore mood and sensory language.

This four-page worksheet explores Chinese New Year and Ramadan through their fasting, feasting, family, and symbolic food traditions.

Students analyze a character’s personality traits using actions, thoughts, dialogue, and direct textual evidence.

This five-page activity pack introduces students to the history and purpose of World Teachers' Day.

This three-page activity uses a Louisiana Veterans Day story to explore music, community, gratitude, and honoring veterans.

Students read an informational and narrative passage about prairie harvest celebrations, agriculture, and community traditions.

This six-page portfolio helps students reflect on academic growth, personal achievements, challenges overcome, and meaningful memories from the school year.

Students learn about the contributions of Black scientists and innovators, including Gladys West and Percy Julian.

Students practice asking and answering questions in French about winter break activities.

Students explore the 12 Chinese zodiac animals, locate their birth-year animal, and learn associated personality traits.

This four-page lesson introduces chart manipulation, bias, scale changes, and cherry-picking through examples and retrieval-practice questions.