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5th Grade Physical Science Websites

Websites for 5th Grade Physical Science
Structure and Properties of Matter

These websites support the NGSS standards at this grade level and are labeled by the type of website that it is (Student or Teacher Background, Student Online Activities, Teacher Activities, Student or Teacher Videos).

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Resource Link Abstract Website Types
ACS Periodic TableThis Web site from the American Chemical Society features an interactive Periodic Table (using Shockwave). The information presented is divided into three sections. In the first, Periodic Table, students will find attributes such as melting point and molar heat capacity for the elements. The second part illustrates the electron configurations of each of the elements, helping students to better understand the concept. The last section allows users to plot data based on the elements' attributes including atomic radius and electro negativity. Great teacher background and place for students to get deeper into chemistry.Student Background;Student Online Activities;Teacher Background
Chemistry of FireworksPyrotechnics: It's Elemental. Anyone who has seen a fireworks display has probably wondered, "How'd they do that?" Well it's actually quite elemental -- The Periodic Table of the Elements, that is. Click on the elements to find out about their role in fireworks displays.Student Background;Student Online Activities
Chocolate and Ice Cream Across the CurriculumThis is a curriculum about the history and science of ice cream and chocolateTeacher Activities;Teacher Background
Color Changing MilkThe following activity uses the movement of color in milk to give some hints about what type of milk it is. At one point, the color moves pretty fast so don't let it get past-your-eyes!!Teacher Activities
Compound Interest - Chemistry InfographicsThis site has fun, clear infographics on a wide range of chemistry topics. From aroma chemistry, to poison chemistry to food chemistry, to Christmas chemistry and also some alcoholic beverage chemistry. So be aware if you have students look at the site on the own.Student Background;Teacher Background
Curiosity MachineLog in is required, but is free. Students can earn "badges." The Curiosity Machine hosts collection of exciting (and sometimes very challenging) experiments and projects designed for children, along with their parents, to encourage curiosity, creativity and persistence! 1. OBSERVEwatch videos of actual engineers and scientists talking to children about the inventions and projects they work on. 2. BUILDget ideas from the videos and create your very own invention. 3. SHAREshare your adventure photos and videos, sketches and thinking.Student Background;Student Online Activities;Teacher Background
Elements and the Periodic TableKid-friendly background reading, including pages on the various families in the periodic table, a brief explanation of periodicity, etc.Student Background;Teacher Background
EPA Ecosystems Teaching Resourceslinks to a wide variety of teaching resources; curriculum and lesson plans; on-line data projects, etc.Student Background;Student Online Activities;Teacher Activities;Teacher Background
How to make pH IndicatorHow to make purple cabbage pH indicator. Step by stepTeacher Activities
HowToSmile.orgSMILE is a collection of educational materials on the web – all designed especially for those who teach school-aged kids in non-classroom settings. SMILE is a group of science museums dedicated to bringing science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) out of the academic cloister and into the wider world. All organizations are resource hubs for educational programs that involve people of all ages and backgrounds.Teacher Activities;Teacher Background;Teacher Videos
Imagine the UniverseNASA site exploring “what is your cosmic connection to the elements.” Games, research projects, role-playing activities and more. An accompanying pamphlet and poster can be ordered through the site. NASA site exploring “what is your cosmic connection to the elements.” Games, research projects, role-playing activities and more. An accompanying pamphlet and poster can be ordered through the site.Student Background;Teacher Activities;Teacher Background
It’s Elemental! The Periodic Table of Elementsprintable and on-line games like elemental bingo (whole class set of sheets!)Student Background;Teacher Activities;Teacher Background
List of Elements in SpanishList of the elements of the periodic table in spanish.Student Background;Teacher Background
Minute Physics - Interactive Periodic TableAn interactive periodic table that allows you to see how temperature affects magnetism and state of matter. Each element also links to http://www.periodicvideos.com/Student Background;Student Online Activities;Student Videos;Teacher Background
MinutePhyscisThis YouTube Channel has a great assortment of short videos showing all things physical. Fun and EduationalStudent Videos;Teacher Videos;Teacher Blogs
Periodic Table of Comic BooksSee how comic book heroes use elements to save the day! This humorous site makes learning about the elements fun.Student Background
Periodic Table of Videos - YoutubeA collection of videos produced in the UK. Each video is of a different eleement. Could be useful for demonstration/whole class viewing and discussion.Student Background;Student Online Activities;Student Videos;Teacher Background
PhET simulations: Interactive Simulations for Science and MathThis site has lots of different simulations for many different science and math topicsStudent Background;Student Online Activities;Teacher Activities;Teacher Background
Powers of Ten AnimationThis website exploring microscopy and optics features an on-screen animation of a "powers of ten" image series! If you explore around the website, you'll also find other fascinating digital microscopy images as well as background and activities about light and lenses.Student Background;Student Online Activities;Teacher Background
Reciprocal Net Images of Common MoleculesThis website has images of common molecules and more.Student Background;Teacher Background
Science Bilingual and ESL GlossariesLinks to Science Bilingual and ESL Glossaries.Teacher Background
SMILE Program Chemistry Lesson PlansThis webpage has over 200 chemistry lesson plans. All are single concept lesson plansTeacher Activities;Teacher Background
SMILE Program Physics Lesson PlansThis webpage has over 200 physics lesson plans. All are single concept lesson plansTeacher Activities;Teacher Background
Spark - Weather and Atmospheric Science Classroom ActivitiesWebsite includes K-12 classroom activities for the following topics: Weather, Climate Change, Sun-Earth Connections, and Atmosphere and Chemistry. Spark engages people in the wonder and relevance of science. We focus on scientific literacy, workforce development, and community engagement.Student Background;Student Online Activities;Teacher Activities;Teacher Background;Teacher Videos;Worksheets
Sun SafetyTo help educators raise sun safety awareness, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has developed the SunWise School Program for grades K-8. SunWise Partner Schools sponsor classroom and school-wide activities that raise children's awareness of stratospheric ozone depletion, UV radiation, and simple sun safety practices. When you sign up to be a Sunwise school, you can share data online with other individuals. Your kit will include lessons, a UV-sensitive Frisbee, and the On the Trail of the Missing Ozone comic book. Registered SunWise Partner Schools can enter daily UV forecast and intensity data, map and graph data online!Teacher Activities;Teacher Background
The Accidental Scientist - The Science of FoodThis Exploratorium website has a little bit about everything about food. Find sections on Eggs, Candy, Meat, Bread, Spices and more. Visit organic farms, try out experiments and recipes.Student Background;Student Online Activities;Teacher Activities;Teacher Background
The Periodic Table of the Elements, in Pictures and WordsInteractive periodic table that not only lists out every discovered element to date, but also shows a specific usage for each element.Student Background;Student Online Activities;Teacher Background
The Science of GlassThe Museum of Glass in Tacoma, Washington offers this website on the various aspects, artistic and scientfic on glass. Website has live camera of glass artists at workStudent Background;Teacher Background
The Wooden Periodic Table TableThis site is about the wooden periodic table (yes a real table) built by Theodore W. Gray. It also has pictures of the samples of the elements contained in the table.Student Background;Student Online Activities;Teacher Background
Tom Leher's Song of ElementsAnimated Version of the Tom Leher song of the Elements.Student Online Activities
Visualizing Common Moleculesshows ordered arrays of various elements and compounds that can be rotated by student in space. Good research site.Student Background;Student Online Activities;Teacher Background
WatchKnowLearn.orgThis website has free educational videos on all topics (including science) for all age levels. There is specifically a section for younger learners.Student Background;Student Videos;Teacher Background;Teacher Videos
Water DensityLesson plan for experimenting with the density of fresh and salt water.Teacher Activities;Teacher Background
Water Science for SchoolsWelcome to the U.S. Geological Survey's Water Science for Schools World Wide Web site. This site offers a broad range of information about water.Student Background;Student Online Activities;Teacher Activities
Water: Properties and BehaviorStraight forward description of the unique properties of water.Student Online Activities;Teacher Background
What’s That Stuff?Ever wanted to know what something was made of? This site from Chemical and Engineering News gives in-depth explanations of what’s in everything from kitty litter to silly putty to asphalt.Student Background;Teacher Background

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