21 science vocabulary sorts for 4th and 5th grade review
→ Print, cut, and go! Each topic has 27 sorting cards with vocabulary terms, images, and brief descriptions.
Teams race to sort the cards under the right sign, so review feels like a game instead of another worksheet.
Use them as relays, in small groups, as centers or early finisher work, or as a quick formative assessment to see what students remember.
This bundle includes:
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21 sorts across physical, earth, and life science
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27 sorting cards for each topic
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sorting signs and an answer key for each sort
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directions, additional ideas, and alternative uses
Matter & Mixtures
Force & Energy
Earth & Space
Life
Let's make sure this is the right fit.
Who is this for?
These sorts are a great fit if you are:
- A 4th or 5th grade teacher who wants quick vocabulary review all year or before the big test
- Teaching students who love to get up, move, and compete
- Looking for centers, small group activities, or early finisher work
- Wanting a quick formative assessment with a mix of words, images, and descriptions
Who is this NOT for?
These sorts are probably not the right fit if you’re looking for:
- Lessons to introduce new content (these sorts are designed for review and practice)
- More ways to practice a single topic (check out the Science Activity Packs)
- Everything for the whole year in one place (check out the Full-Year Bundles)
- Digital activities for student devices (these are printable)
- Editable files
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"These have been a hit this year! My 5th graders love using these as relays but they're also great for small group discussions and as a center or early finisher work. Thank you!" -Laura B.
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Breanna L.
"We used this as a STAAR review in part of our Glow Day review. The activities are very much aligned to TEKS for STAAR and helped students quickly refresh topics."
Guadalupe B.
"My student really enjoy these sorts, and if you add a little competition and use them as a game, they LOVE it even more. Great resource for review."
Meagan V.
"I've been using these as formative assessments with my gifted 4th and 5th graders. I love that the sorts include a mix words and models (something students continue to need practice with)."
