5th Grade Science

A fun and engaging exploration of physical and chemical changes, Earth's systems, and scientific reasoning for 5th grade students.

Practical Applications

Weather Tracking

Become a Weather Detective

Track the weather in your area for a week. Record the temperature, precipitation, and sky conditions.

  • Use a homemade rain gauge to measure rainfall.
  • Compare your results to local weather reports.

What Can You Learn?

Tracking weather helps you plan your day and understand how climate affects your region.

Examples

  • Making a chart to show sunny and rainy days.

  • Noticing patterns, like storms coming after hot, humid days.