Science Lessons and Investigations - Grade 5

Fifth graders start thinking like systems engineers. Fourteen NGSS-aligned units connect the dots between ecosystems, food webs, and nutrient cycles before switching gears to Earth and space. He’ll follow patterns in the night sky, test gravity’s pull, explore Earth’s spheres, trace water’s journey, and brainstorm real solutions for protecting the planet. Physical science gets equal time with particles, conservation of matter, and how new substances form.

Each 5E-driven unit moves from hook to hands-on to wrap-up, supported by readings, vocabulary, comprehension, and writing. Teacher help and an answer key are included.