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Fifth Grade Printable Science Worksheets

STW has a plethora of fifth grade science worksheets to aid students in learning about weather, climate, clouds, planets and the solar system, the seasons, plant cells, animal cells, rocks, minerals, volcanoes, erosion, and much more. Free printable PDF worksheets are available for all to engage in these 5th grade science areas. Check out even more 5th grade science content.

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Weather and Climate

Climate vs. Weather  NEW 
Help students understand the difference between weather and climate with this science printable PDF. Students will practice identifying whether each sentence describes weather or climate, reinforcing key concepts in meteorology.
5th Grade
Climate vs. Weather 5th Grade Science Worksheet
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Types of Clouds Worksheet  NEW 
Explore different types of clouds with this informative article and detailed illustration. This worksheet is perfect for students and educators to enhance their understanding of clouds and weather patterns.
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Types of Clouds Worksheet 5th Grade Science Worksheet
Hurricanes:(Article & Questions)  FREE 
Download this free comprehensive 10-page hurricane information packet for kids. This printable PDF is perfect for helping students learn about hurricanes and weather patterns.
5th Grade
Hurricanes:(Article & Questions) Free 5th Grade Reading Comprehension 5th Grade Science Worksheet
Tornado Alley (Article & Questions)  NEW 
Learn about Tornado Alley and its impact on northern Texas with this educational 5th grade science printable PDF. Discover why this region experiences the highest frequency and strongest tornadoes on Earth.
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Tornado Alley (Article & Questions) 5th Grade Reading Comprehension 5th Grade Science Worksheet

Solar System

Scavenger Hunt: Solar System  FREE 
Engage students with an exciting planet and solar system scavenger hunt! This interactive science activity is free to use and encouragess kids to search for facts hidden around the classroom, making learning about space both fun and educational.
5th Grade
Scavenger Hunt: Solar System Free 5th Grade Science Worksheet
Identifying Planets  NEW 
Students in 5th grade can practice identifying planets on this science worksheet. They will learn to recognize planets based on their distance from the sun, position relative to other planets, and visible characteristics.
5th Grade
Identifying Planets 5th Grade Science Worksheet
Solar System Scoot  NEW 
Enhance students' knowledge of the moon, planets, and sun with this engaging science game. This printable Scoot activity includes 30 task cards featuring questions about our solar system.
5th Grade
Solar System Scoot 5th Grade Science Worksheet
Earth and the Seasons Worksheet  NEW 
Teach how Earth's orbit and tilt create the four seasons with this informative science worksheet which explains the science behind seasonal changes and Earth's position in its orbit.
5th Grade
Earth and the Seasons Worksheet 5th Grade Science Worksheet
Planets and Dwarf Planets  NEW 
Explore the 5 dwarf planets in our solar system and learn why Pluto is no longer classified as a planet with this educational science printable PDF. Designed for 5th grade students, this resource offers clear explanations of planetary classifications.
5th Grade
Planets and Dwarf Planets 5th Grade Reading Comprehension 5th Grade Science Worksheet

Plant & Animal Cells

Vocabulary Cards: Plant Cells  NEW 
This printable science PDF features 14 vocabulary cards (7 terms and 7 definitions) and is perfect for matching games, flashcards, or creating foldables for student notebooks.
5th Grade
Vocabulary Cards: Plant Cells 5th Grade Science Worksheet
Plant Cell Fill-in-the-Blank  NEW 
Identify each part of the plant cell. A diagram is shown, along with definitions. Students write the name of the cell parts in the boxes.
5th Grade
Plant Cell Fill-in-the-Blank 5th Grade Science Worksheet
Animal Cell Diagram  NEW 
Display this informative poster featuring a diagram of basic animal cell parts in your fifth grade classroom, or have students glue it into their science notebooks.
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Animal Cell Diagram 5th Grade Science Worksheet
Animal Cell Fill-in-the-Blank  NEW 
Students will label each part of the animal cell shown in this science diagram, which includes definitions to reinforce key concepts about animal cell structure.
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Animal Cell Fill-in-the-Blank 5th Grade Science Worksheet

Rocks, Earth, and Volcanoes

Rocks & Minerals Scavenger Hunt  NEW 
Spark curiosity in 5th grade students with this engaging science worksheet on geology! Featuring fun questions like "What type of rock can float on water?" and "What's inside a geode?", this printable PDF teaches about rocks, minerals, and Earth’s natural wonders.
5th Grade
Rocks & Minerals Scavenger Hunt 5th Grade Science Worksheet
Ring of Fire Map  NEW 
Explore the Ring of Fire with this printable map. It highlights the major volcanoes, seismic activity, tectonic plates, trenches, ridges, and rises in this geologically active region.
5th Grade
Ring of Fire Map 5th Grade Science Worksheet
Reading Comprehension: Beneath our Feet  NEW 
Students learn about the layers of the Earth with this printable science reading comprehension passage. Covering the crust, mantle, inner core, and outer core, it includes questions to reinforce geology concepts in the fifth grade.
5th Grade
Reading Comprehension: Beneath our Feet 5th Grade Science Worksheet
Erosion: Article & Questions  NEW 
Explore the concept of erosion with this comprehensive 5th grade science worksheet which is designed to help students understand erosion. It includes short-answer questions, a vocabulary exercise, and a creative writing prompt.
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Erosion: Article & Questions 5th Grade Reading Comprehension 5th Grade Science Worksheet
More Weather and Climare

Access more printables covering weather and climate to use with your students.

More Solar System

Check out some of our solar system based resources and printables for 5th grade science.

More Plant and Animal Cells

Here is a variety of printable science PDFs about plant and animal cells.

More Rocks, Earth, and Volcanoes

Check out printable fifth grade science resources about rocks, volcanoes, and the Earth on this page.

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