Year 5 Science Printable Worksheets

Our year 5 science worksheets will help support your child as they develop their skills of scientific enquiry. We have a variety of science worksheets on core topics including Earth and space, sound and vibration, properties and changes of materials, and much more.

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Life cycles word search

Life cycles word search

A fun activity that can be used when teaching students about the topic of life cycles. Students find all of the vocabulary words associated with animals and life cycles. Word searches are a great activity to improve vocabulary, memory, and spelling.

Age: 9 - 10
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Life cycle of an amphibian

Life cycle of an amphibian

Amphibians spend part of their lives on land and part of their lives in water. Children learn about the life cycle of an amphibian and answer the accompanying questions.

Age: 9 - 10
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Y5 Animals, including humans vocabulary cards

Y5 Animals, including humans vocabulary cards

This set of colourful vocabulary cards are a great way of introducing scientific vocabulary to your pupils. You can display them in your classroom or use them as a fun matching activity. This set includes 3 pages of vocabulary cards that are associated with the unit - Animals including humans. They will help children recognise key words for this topic and improve their vocabulary and spelling.

Age: 9 - 10
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Solar system spelling activity

Solar system spelling activity

Spelling is important because it aids in both reading and writing. This spelling worksheet includes words associated with the solar system. Students learn the spelling and put them in alphabetical order, then fill in the correct word to complete the sentences. This resource can be used as a fun activity when teaching children the topic of earth and space.

Age: 9 - 10
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Y5 Living things and their habitats word search

Y5 Living things and their habitats word search

This fun word search is a great way of introducing scientific vocabulary to your pupils. All of the words are associated with Y5 Living things and their habitats. They will help children recognise key words for this topic and improve their vocabulary and spelling.

Age: 9 - 10
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Red wolf research activity

Red wolf research activity

Did you know that the female red wolf gives birth to a litter of 4 - 6 pups? Students are asked to carry out their own research and then fill in the missing information using words from the word bank. This worksheet can be used to support the teaching of living things and their habitats to year five.

Age: 9 - 10
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What is gravity?

What is gravity?

What force controls the tides of the oceans? Who discovered gravity? In physics, what is weight measured in? Students read through the facts about gravity and answer the accompanying study questions.

Age: 9 - 10
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Life cycle of a butterfly

Life cycle of a butterfly

Butterflies are beautiful insects and develop through a process called metamorphosis. The life cycle of a butterfly is made up of four parts: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa (chrysalis), and adult. Children learn about the life cycle of a butterfly with this fun, colourful science worksheet. Children draw the four different stages of a butterfly's life cycle and answer the questions.

Age: 9 - 10
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Bengal tiger research activity

Bengal tiger research activity

Did you know that there are no two tigers with identical stripes? How much do your students know about the beautiful Bengal tiger? Students are asked to fill in the missing information and then fill in the missing words using the word bank. This worksheet can be used to support the teaching of living things and their habitats to year five.

Age: 9 - 10
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The Earth's Atmosphere

The Earth's Atmosphere

Students read through the information and facts about the atmosphere and answer the accompanying study questions.

Age: 9 - 10
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Life cycle of a mammal

Life cycle of a mammal

Mammals include humans and all other animals that are warm-blooded vertebrates with hair. Children learn about the life cycle of mammals and answer the questions.

Age: 9 - 10
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Forces vocabulary quiz

Forces vocabulary quiz

This fun forces activity asks students to draw a line to match the vocabulary word to the definition. This worksheet can be used to reinforce learning when teaching the topic of forces.

Age: 9 - 10
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Forces word search

Forces word search

A fun activity that can be used when teaching students about the topic of forces. Students find all of the vocabulary words associated with forces. Word searches are a great activity to improve vocabulary, memory, and spelling.

Age: 9 - 10
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States of Matter - Liquids

States of Matter - Liquids

This KS2 science resource includes some facts about one of the three main states of matter: liquids.

Age: 9 - 10
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Fin whale research activity

Fin whale research activity

Did you know that the average gestation period for the fin whale is about 12 months? Students are asked to carry out their own research and then fill in the missing information using words from the word bank. This worksheet can be used to support the teaching of living things and their habitats to year five.

Age: 9 - 10
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Solar System - Word Search

Solar System - Word Search

A fun activity that can be used when teaching students about the topic of Earth and space. Students find all of the vocabulary words associated with animals and life cycles. Word searches are a great activity to improve vocabulary, memory, and spelling.

Age: 9 - 10
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Reversible changes

Reversible changes

When we heat or cool things, it can cause a physical change. Some of these changes can be reversed. Children read through the article about reversible changes and answer the questions.

Age: 9 - 10
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The planets - Jupiter

The planets - Jupiter

This science comprehension includes a short passage with some interesting facts about the planet Jupiter. Children read the text and then answer the questions that follow.

Age: 9 - 10
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Levers, pulleys, and gears

Levers, pulleys, and gears

Machines have been used for thousands of years to make work easier. Some machines have many parts that move, like bicycles and clocks, while others are very simple. Students learn about levers, pulleys, and gears and have questions to answer at the end.

Age: 9 - 10
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Reading comprehension - Earth's orbit

Reading comprehension - Earth's orbit

This KS2 science resource is all about the Earth's orbit. How long does it take the Earth to rotate on its axis? The planets in the solar system orbit which star? Students read through the article and answer the questions.

Age: 9 - 10
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Mrs Nerg - the seven life processes

Mrs Nerg - the seven life processes

Year 5 Science - Mrs Nerg - the seven life processes. This science resource can be used when teaching children the topic of living things and their habitats.

Age: 9 - 10
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Life cycle of an ant

Life cycle of an ant

Ants are fascinating insects with superhuman strength! The ant life cycle begins with an egg. Ant eggs are soft, oval, and very, very tiny - about the size of a full stop. Children learn about the life cycle of an ant with this fun, colourful science worksheet. Children draw the four different stages of an ant's life cycle and answer the questions.

Age: 9 - 10
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Separating Mixtures

Separating Mixtures

This KS2 science resource includes some interesting methods for kids to learn about separating mixtures. They read through the article and answer the questions.

Age: 9 - 10
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Irreversible changes

Irreversible changes

When we heat or cool things, it can cause a physical change. Some of these changes cannot be reversed. With irreversible changes, materials cannot return to the same form. Children read through the text and answer the questions.

Age: 9 - 10
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Different gases

Different gases

Year 5 Science - Properties and changes of materials.

Age: 9 - 10
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Reading comprehension - The Universe

Reading comprehension - The Universe

An interesting KS2 reading comprehension about the universe. Students read through the article and answer the study questions.

Age: 9 - 10
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Properties and Uses - Wood and Glass

Properties and Uses - Wood and Glass

A KS2 science resource about the properties and uses of wood and glass.

Age: 9 - 10
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The Earth - Vocabulary

The Earth - Vocabulary

Year 5 Science - Unit 5E Earth, sun and moon. Children must match the words on the left with their correct meanings on the right.

Age: 9 - 10
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Reversible and irreversible changes

Reversible and irreversible changes

Melting and freezing things can cause a physical change. Some of these changes can be reversed and some cannot. This science worksheet asks children to look at the items and think about what happens to them when they are heated/cooled. Is it a reversible or irreversible change?

Age: 9 - 10
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Life cycle of a frog questions

Life cycle of a frog questions

Year 5 Science - Living things and their habitats. This worksheet includes some interesting facts about the life cycle of a frog. Students read through the text and then answer the accompanying study questions.

Age: 9 - 10
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Buoyancy investigation

Buoyancy investigation

Students carry out a fun science investigation using a mandarin, a glass, and some water.

Age: 9 - 10
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Sir Isaac Newton word search

Sir Isaac Newton word search

Students find the vocabulary words in the puzzle. There are 20 words hidden in the grid that are all associated with Isaac Newton. Word searches are ideal for small moments of time as they can easily be stopped and started. This engaging word search puzzle worksheet will help introduce your students to the life and work of one of our history's greatest thinkers.

Age: 9 - 10
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Life cycle of an insect report

Life cycle of an insect report

Insects are fascinating creatures! Did you know there are more than 800,000 different kinds of insects? They include butterflies and beetles, fleas and flies, and crickets. This science worksheet asks children to choose an insect and find out about its life cycle.

Age: 9 - 10
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Sir Isaac Newton

Sir Isaac Newton

Students read through the short comprehension about Isaac Newton and answer the 8 questions.

Age: 9 - 10
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All about gravity

All about gravity

What force controls the tides of the oceans? Who discovered gravity? In physics, what is weight measured in? Students read through the facts about gravity and answer the accompanying study questions.

Age: 9 - 10
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More about dissolving word search

More about dissolving word search

Year 5 Science - Properties and changes of materials

Age: 9 - 10
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What Are Materials?

What Are Materials?

A year 5 science resource about materials including metal, glass, wood, plastic, and fabric.

Age: 9 - 10
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Human life cycle word search

Human life cycle word search

A fun activity that can be used when teaching students about the topic of life cycles. Students find all of the vocabulary words associated with the human life cycle. Word searches are a great activity to improve vocabulary, memory, and spelling.

Age: 9 - 10
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Cloze Activity - The Moon

Cloze Activity - The Moon

This year 5 science resource asks students to read through the facts about the Moon and fill in the missing words from the word bank.

Age: 9 - 10
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Reading Comprehension - Astronaut

Reading Comprehension - Astronaut

A reading comprehension about astronauts with study questions to follow.

Age: 9 - 10
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How the water cycle works

How the water cycle works

Year 5 Science - Unit 5D Changing state.

Age: 9 - 10
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Y5 Earth and space assessment

Y5 Earth and space assessment

This year 5 science assessment paper can be used to test your child's knowledge of the science unit - Earth and space. There is a variety of questions for students to answer.

Age: 9 - 10
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Fun facts about Uranus

Fun facts about Uranus

Students read through the facts about Uranus and answer the accompanying study questions.

Age: 9 - 10
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The water cycle

The water cycle

Year 5 Science - Unit 5D Changing state.

Age: 9 - 10
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The Planets - A Useful Rhyme

The Planets - A Useful Rhyme

Year 5 Science fun activities - Children must think of their own rhyme to remember the planets in order.

Age: 9 - 10
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Life cycle of a flower - Matching activity

Life cycle of a flower - Matching activity

This science worksheet can be used when teaching the topic of life cycles. Students are asked to draw a line from the word on the left to its description on the right. There are 10 words to match correctly.

Age: 9 - 10
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Y5 Forces assessment

Y5 Forces assessment

This year 5 science assessment paper can be used to test your child's knowledge of the science unit - Forces. There is a variety of questions for students to answer.

Age: 9 - 10
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Irreversible changes

Irreversible changes

When we heat or cool things, it can cause a physical change. Some of these changes cannot be reversed. With irreversible changes, materials cannot return to the same form. Children read through the text and answer the questions.

Age: 9 - 10
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