Quick, no-prep vocabulary review for 5th grade science, all year long.
→ Just project the Google Slides and go! Each activity takes about 5 minutes.
Students need to see and use new words many times to really master them. These short, low-stress activities keep vocabulary fresh with games and discussion instead of worksheets.
This resource includes:
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15 science topics, from Physical Properties of Matter to Science and Engineering Practices
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15 vocabulary activities for each topic (225 in all)
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activities like chants, categories, Dough-cabulary, sorting, and class polls
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directions for every activity
Let's make sure this is the right fit.
Who is this for?
This resource is a great fit if you are:
- 5th grade TEKS teachers who want vocabulary practice for every unit (all 15 topics follow the 5th grade TEKS)
- 5th grade NGSS teachers (13 of the 15 topics match 5th grade NGSS units)
- Looking for quick warm-ups, transitions, or early finisher activities
- Wanting students talking about words instead of filling out worksheets
- Using Google Slides in class
Who is this NOT for?
This resource is probably not the right fit if you’re looking for:
- Printable vocabulary worksheets or quizzes (these are projected slides)
- A classroom word wall
- A digital activity students complete on their own devices
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"This has been a game changer for me. I have been using the labs as daily, quick five-minute micro-lessons with my students. They work independently, with a partner, or with their table teams. I'm also using them as reteach lessons." -Yolanda P.
ADD TO CARTTeachers love it!
Lori M E.
"Thank you for varied ways to get students to practice science vocabulary! These are quick and easy activities for students to learn vocab which is so important for learning concepts and testing. I use them as warm ups!"
Sonia H.
"Great use for all students but definitely helped my ELL students gain the vocabulary knowledge needed to learn and understand science concepts."
Misty N.
"We use these daily as a science warm up. They are engaging and even a bit challenging. We love the sylla-puzzles!"
