Grade 5 ScienceLessons & Games for Kids Ages 10–11
A complete, game-based grade 5 science path for homeschool and after school (Year 6 science in the UK). 10 courses, from Human Body Adventure to Protecting Our Water, each with a read-aloud lesson, practice games and a quiz.
- 10 courses
- 136+ practice questions
- Ages 10–11
- first 2 courses free
10 courses in order
Grade 5 Science Courses
Open any course to see what's inside: the lesson, the games, practice questions and ideas to try at home.
- Course 1
Human Body Adventure
Explore your heart, lungs, brain, teeth, skin and more!
Science adventure · 28 questions · about 75 min
- Course 2
Properties of Matter
Particles, measuring matter and why some things float on others.
Science lab course · 12 questions · about 25 min
- Course 3
Mixtures & Solutions
Mixtures, dissolving and clever ways to separate things.
Science lab course · 12 questions · about 25 min
- Course 4
Physical & Chemical Changes
Changes that make new substances and changes that don't.
Science lab course · 12 questions · about 25 min
- Course 5
Gravity
Weight on other worlds, air resistance and gravity in space.
Science lab course · 12 questions · about 25 min
- Course 6
The Solar System
The Sun, rocky planets, giant planets and how long their years are.
Science lab course · 12 questions · about 25 min
- Course 7
Sun, Earth & Moon
Seasons, Moon phases and eclipses.
Science lab course · 12 questions · about 25 min
- Course 8
Food Webs & Energy
Herbivores, carnivores, omnivores, the energy pyramid and balance in nature.
Science lab course · 12 questions · about 25 min
- Course 9
Earth's Systems
Land, water, air and life, and how they work together.
Science lab course · 12 questions · about 25 min
- Course 10
Protecting Our Water
How little fresh water we have, how we clean it and how to save it.
Science lab course · 12 questions · about 25 min
Skills
Grade 5 Science Skills Covered
Every practice question is linked to a skill, so the parent dashboard can show what your child has mastered and what to practice next.
- Heart and Blood
- Lungs and Breathing
- Brain and Senses
- Digestion
- Teeth
- Bones and Muscles
- Skin
Questions from parents
Grade 5 Science: FAQ
What do kids learn in grade 5 science?
SkillBloom's grade 5 science path has 10 courses: Human Body Adventure, Properties of Matter, Mixtures & Solutions, Physical & Chemical Changes, Gravity, The Solar System, Sun, Earth & Moon, Food Webs & Energy, Earth's Systems and Protecting Our Water. Each one has a read-aloud lesson, hands-on games or experiments and a quiz.
What age is grade 5?
Grade 5 is usually for kids ages 10–11. In the UK that is Year 6, and in Australia it is Year 5. Kids can also use another grade's courses for review or an extra challenge.
Is SkillBloom grade 5 science free?
The first courses in every subject (first 2 courses) are free with a parent account. SkillBloom Premium unlocks all 10 grade 5 science courses and every other subject.
Can I use this as a grade 5 science homeschool curriculum?
Yes. The courses follow the topics most curricula teach in 5th grade, in a sensible order. Kids learn on their own with voice support, and the parent dashboard and planner show progress and the skills that need more practice.
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