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Fifth Grade Science Links
Fifth Grade Science Links
General Science Links for Everyone
more science links for all grade levels
Bill Nye The Science Guy
Bill Nye's home page
Bitesize Science
games for living things, matter, and physical processes
Crickweb Science 2
interactive activities for matter, earth cycles, habitats, magnets, and food chains
Digger and the Gang - Sprat's Adventures
games for ages 9 - 11
National Geographic Explorer
online magazine
Science Up Close: Grade 5
Harcourt School
SOLpass
You'll need to ask your teacher for your school password
Animals
Advanced Life Cycles
label the parts of various life cycles
Creature Features
learn all about your favorite animal and habitats
Cells
Cell Alive
interactive animation - parts of a cell
Earthquakes
Earthquake Hazards Program
from U.S. Geological Survey
Understanding Earthquakes
how earthquakes occur and more earthquake information
Ecology
Zerofootprint: Footprint Calculator
answer questions to see if you are environmentally friendly
Ocean
Earth's Oceans
oceans on Enchanted Learning
Oceans Alive
learn all about the global seas
SeaWorld/Busch Gardens Animals
learn about ocean animals
Secrets at Sea
click Field Guide to learn about ocean life
Secrets of the Ocean Realm
learn all about sea creatures
Plants
Advanced Life Cycles
label the parts of various life cycles
Plant Reproduction
practice with parts of a plant
Sounds
Wild Music
experience the sounds and songs of nature
Volcanoes
How Volcanoes Work
the science behind volcanoes
USGS Cascades Volcano Observatory
U.S. Geological Survey volcanoes site
VolcanoWorld for Kids
learn all about volcanoes here
Weather
National Weather Service
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
National Weather Service - Roanoke, VA
current weather conditions for Roanoke
Weather Channel
check local, national, or international weather conditions
Weather Channel Kids
interactive weather for kids
Learn what makes weather wet and wild, do cool activities, and become a forecaster