5th Grade Learning Activities
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Art and Music:
Great Composers
Interested in learning more about the composers who wrote the songs you might be learning in music? Check out this website.
Instrument Lab
Try out the sounds of different instruments online!
Mr. Picasso Head
Use this cool digital tool that allows users to create their own masterpieces using famous features drawn by the famous artist Pablo Picasso.
NGAKids Art Zone
This website from the National Gallery of Art has fifteen different digital interactives that let you create art online.
Interested in learning more about the composers who wrote the songs you might be learning in music? Check out this website.
Instrument Lab
Try out the sounds of different instruments online!
Mr. Picasso Head
Use this cool digital tool that allows users to create their own masterpieces using famous features drawn by the famous artist Pablo Picasso.
NGAKids Art Zone
This website from the National Gallery of Art has fifteen different digital interactives that let you create art online.
Keyboarding:
Dance Mat Typing
Practice your keyboarding skills the fun way!
Practice your keyboarding skills the fun way!
Language Arts:
Fact Fragment Frenzy
ReadWriteThink has an online note-taking practice activity.
It's Greek to Me
Did you know that many of our English words have Greek and Latin origins? Test your skills at deciphering Greek and Latin roots here.
Myths Brainstorming Machine
Want to write a myth but need a little help getting started? Check out this brainstorming interactive.
Story Starter
Choose from adventure, fantasy, sci-fi or a scrambler to give you a start to a fantastic story that you can write online.
ReadWriteThink has an online note-taking practice activity.
It's Greek to Me
Did you know that many of our English words have Greek and Latin origins? Test your skills at deciphering Greek and Latin roots here.
Myths Brainstorming Machine
Want to write a myth but need a little help getting started? Check out this brainstorming interactive.
Story Starter
Choose from adventure, fantasy, sci-fi or a scrambler to give you a start to a fantastic story that you can write online.
Math:
Cool Math 4 Kids
You won't believe how much fun it can be to practice math concepts!
Decimal Squares
Need to do some practice with decimals? This site has games galore to help you do that!
Decimals of the Caribbean
Swab that deck and keep an eye out for pirates (while practicing math)! Aye, aye Captain!
Fractions to Decimals Puppy Chase
It's a puppy race -- and if you can convert fractions to decimals quickly, your pup will win!
Greg Tang Math
Think you're a math whiz? Test your skills with these puzzlers.
Hooda Math Games
Another website with a wide variety of fun and challenging math activities.
Illuminations
You'll find games, activities and virtual math manipulatives here.
You won't believe how much fun it can be to practice math concepts!
Decimal Squares
Need to do some practice with decimals? This site has games galore to help you do that!
Decimals of the Caribbean
Swab that deck and keep an eye out for pirates (while practicing math)! Aye, aye Captain!
Fractions to Decimals Puppy Chase
It's a puppy race -- and if you can convert fractions to decimals quickly, your pup will win!
Greg Tang Math
Think you're a math whiz? Test your skills with these puzzlers.
Hooda Math Games
Another website with a wide variety of fun and challenging math activities.
Illuminations
You'll find games, activities and virtual math manipulatives here.
Puzzles and Problem-solving:
ABCya
You'll find all sorts of games that will help you practice reading and math topics that you are learning in class. And have fun while doing it! It also has a simple "word cloud" generator.
Invention at Play
Inventing something in part science, part problem-solving and part play. Yes, play! Try your hand at four
different games that are all about invention and play.
Order in the Library
Do you know how books are arranged in the library? Test your skills at correctly shelving the virtual books and earn your library assistant certificates.
You'll find all sorts of games that will help you practice reading and math topics that you are learning in class. And have fun while doing it! It also has a simple "word cloud" generator.
Invention at Play
Inventing something in part science, part problem-solving and part play. Yes, play! Try your hand at four
different games that are all about invention and play.
Order in the Library
Do you know how books are arranged in the library? Test your skills at correctly shelving the virtual books and earn your library assistant certificates.
Science:
Biomes @ KidsDoEcology
Here you will find all sorts of information about the world's biomes.
Biomes @ Blue Planet Biomes
Here's another great website with valuable information about the different biomes all over the world.
Biomes @ FactMonster
FactMonster has a basic overview of different biomes.
Biomes @ Missouri Botanical Gardens
Visit the "What's it like where you live?" exhibit to learn about the different biomes.
Climate Kids @ NASA
Climate Kids offers clear answers to questions on global climate change through sections on weather, air, the ocean, fresh water, carbon, energy, plants and animals and technology. Includes educational games, activities, crafts, videos and information on green careers.
Fans through History
Who knew? Read about the history of fans (the ones that keep you cool) with this infographic.
Forces and Motion - Park World Plot
Can you stop the evil Bertie Block from breaking one of Park World Amusement Park's fabulous rides? Use your knowledge of force and motion to foil his plot.
Forces in Motion
Learn about forces in action as you experiment how gradients, weights, motion and resistance affect the movement of various objects with this fun science activity.
Friction
Learn about friction as you experiment how the movement of vehicles responds to different surfaces and levels of resistance in this great friction game for kids. Which surface slows a vehicle down more - vinyl, wood, carpet or ice?
Simple Machines @ Dirtmeister
Learn about the different types of simple machines and how they help us do work.
Simple Machines @ Museum of Science and Industry
Help Twitch use simple machines to do his work.
Simple Machines Overview
Here's an overview of simple machines and their compounds created by an enterprising student.
Great Plant Escape
Learning about botany, the science of plants? You can solve some plant mysteries with Detective LePlant and his sidekicks, Bud and Sprout, here.
StarChild @ NASA
This website from NASA has the information you need about our solar system and the universe.
WeatherWizKids
This website by a meteorologist has great information about weather and extreme weather events like tornadoes and hurricanes.
Windows to the Universe
Explore the Solar System and beyond at this wonderful website.
Here you will find all sorts of information about the world's biomes.
Biomes @ Blue Planet Biomes
Here's another great website with valuable information about the different biomes all over the world.
Biomes @ FactMonster
FactMonster has a basic overview of different biomes.
Biomes @ Missouri Botanical Gardens
Visit the "What's it like where you live?" exhibit to learn about the different biomes.
Climate Kids @ NASA
Climate Kids offers clear answers to questions on global climate change through sections on weather, air, the ocean, fresh water, carbon, energy, plants and animals and technology. Includes educational games, activities, crafts, videos and information on green careers.
Fans through History
Who knew? Read about the history of fans (the ones that keep you cool) with this infographic.
Forces and Motion - Park World Plot
Can you stop the evil Bertie Block from breaking one of Park World Amusement Park's fabulous rides? Use your knowledge of force and motion to foil his plot.
Forces in Motion
Learn about forces in action as you experiment how gradients, weights, motion and resistance affect the movement of various objects with this fun science activity.
Friction
Learn about friction as you experiment how the movement of vehicles responds to different surfaces and levels of resistance in this great friction game for kids. Which surface slows a vehicle down more - vinyl, wood, carpet or ice?
Simple Machines @ Dirtmeister
Learn about the different types of simple machines and how they help us do work.
Simple Machines @ Museum of Science and Industry
Help Twitch use simple machines to do his work.
Simple Machines Overview
Here's an overview of simple machines and their compounds created by an enterprising student.
Great Plant Escape
Learning about botany, the science of plants? You can solve some plant mysteries with Detective LePlant and his sidekicks, Bud and Sprout, here.
StarChild @ NASA
This website from NASA has the information you need about our solar system and the universe.
WeatherWizKids
This website by a meteorologist has great information about weather and extreme weather events like tornadoes and hurricanes.
Windows to the Universe
Explore the Solar System and beyond at this wonderful website.
Social Studies:
13 Colonies
Looking for information about the original thirteen colonies? Try Mr. Nussbaum's website.
13 Colonies Clickable Map
Here's an interactive map. Click on a colony to learn some fast facts about it.
13 Colonies Game
Can you identify the original thirteen? Drag the name to the correct location on the map.
American Revolution: Causes #1
Another go-to information site from Mr. Nussbaum, this one's all about what started the Revolutionary War.
American Revolution: Causes #2
Here's another website that explains the events and actions behind the Revolutionary War.
American Revolution: Causes #3
Short list of causes leading to the Revolutionary War.
Ben's Guide to Government
Ben Franklin explains the whys and hows of our government.
California Gold Rush
A link to a short article in the America's Story website from the Library of Congress
California Gold Rush at Ducksters
Here's more information about the 49ers and the Gold Rush.
Clothing from the Past
Here's an online exhibit of clothing from all different eras of American history.
Explorers For Kids
If you are looking for information about explorers of all sorts this Ducksters site is a good place to start.
Industrial Revolution
Learn more about this crucial time period in American history from the Ducksters website.
Industrial Revolution
Here's a timeline of different inventions created during the Industrial Revolution era.
Louisiana Purchase/Lewis and Clark
You'll find basic information about the start of westward expansion and the Louisiana Purchase at Ducksters website.
Mexican American War for Texas
Here's information about the war fought over the territory that we now call Texas.
Mexican American War for Texas
Additional information and a timeline of this important event in American history.
Native American Facts for Kids
This website, created by Native Americans, provides simple online information about American Indians in an easy-to-read question and answer format.
National Museum of the American Indian
Part of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., this museum is devoted to the protection and study of the life, languages, literature, history, and arts of Native Americans.
Native Americans @Mr. Nussbaum
Learn about a variety of tribes and their communities and cultures.
Native Americans @Ducksters
Another resource for information on Native American culture
Oregon Trail
This site is loaded with information about the adventures and hardships of the pioneer life on the way west.
Oregon Trail
More information from Ducksters about life on the Oregon Trail and the way west.
Trail of Tears
Information about this infamous event in American history from the Ducksters website.
Trail of Tears
Information about the Trail of Tears from the Najavo Code Talkers website.
Trail of Tears
More information about this tragic event.
Transcontinental Railroad
Interactive website that provides basic information about the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad.
War of 1812
Information about this event in American history from the Ducksters website.
War of 1812
Interactive website about the war from our National Park Service
Looking for information about the original thirteen colonies? Try Mr. Nussbaum's website.
13 Colonies Clickable Map
Here's an interactive map. Click on a colony to learn some fast facts about it.
13 Colonies Game
Can you identify the original thirteen? Drag the name to the correct location on the map.
American Revolution: Causes #1
Another go-to information site from Mr. Nussbaum, this one's all about what started the Revolutionary War.
American Revolution: Causes #2
Here's another website that explains the events and actions behind the Revolutionary War.
American Revolution: Causes #3
Short list of causes leading to the Revolutionary War.
Ben's Guide to Government
Ben Franklin explains the whys and hows of our government.
California Gold Rush
A link to a short article in the America's Story website from the Library of Congress
California Gold Rush at Ducksters
Here's more information about the 49ers and the Gold Rush.
Clothing from the Past
Here's an online exhibit of clothing from all different eras of American history.
Explorers For Kids
If you are looking for information about explorers of all sorts this Ducksters site is a good place to start.
Industrial Revolution
Learn more about this crucial time period in American history from the Ducksters website.
Industrial Revolution
Here's a timeline of different inventions created during the Industrial Revolution era.
Louisiana Purchase/Lewis and Clark
You'll find basic information about the start of westward expansion and the Louisiana Purchase at Ducksters website.
Mexican American War for Texas
Here's information about the war fought over the territory that we now call Texas.
Mexican American War for Texas
Additional information and a timeline of this important event in American history.
Native American Facts for Kids
This website, created by Native Americans, provides simple online information about American Indians in an easy-to-read question and answer format.
National Museum of the American Indian
Part of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., this museum is devoted to the protection and study of the life, languages, literature, history, and arts of Native Americans.
Native Americans @Mr. Nussbaum
Learn about a variety of tribes and their communities and cultures.
Native Americans @Ducksters
Another resource for information on Native American culture
Oregon Trail
This site is loaded with information about the adventures and hardships of the pioneer life on the way west.
Oregon Trail
More information from Ducksters about life on the Oregon Trail and the way west.
Trail of Tears
Information about this infamous event in American history from the Ducksters website.
Trail of Tears
Information about the Trail of Tears from the Najavo Code Talkers website.
Trail of Tears
More information about this tragic event.
Transcontinental Railroad
Interactive website that provides basic information about the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad.
War of 1812
Information about this event in American history from the Ducksters website.
War of 1812
Interactive website about the war from our National Park Service