Year 5 Science Games
Free science games for Year 5 (ages 9–10), each with a suggested starting level.
Planets, the Sun, the Moon and space facts.
Start with: Space explorerMammal, bird, reptile, amphibian, fish or insect?
Start with: Tricky animalsCapital cities from every continent.
Start with: Your home regionLearn the 7 continents, the 5 oceans and big world facts.
Start with: OceansSenses, organs, bones and healthy habits.
Start with: OrgansStates of matter, changes of state and the water cycle.
Start with: Changes of stateFood chains, animal diets, habitats and adaptations.
Start with: Producers & consumers, Food chainsParts of a plant, seeds, pollination and photosynthesis.
Start with: Pollination & photosynthesisStates, provinces and capitals of your country and the world.
Start with: Reverse (capital to region)Guess the country from its flag, from famous flags to tricky lookalikes.
Start with: MediumTen new trivia questions every day, plus practice quizzes.
Start with: Medium (ages 8–10)Click the map to find continents, countries, states and regions.
Start with: Your own countryScience in Year 5
By the end of Year 5 most curricula expect children to know their times tables up to 10× or 12×. These games make that practice quick and competitive, with streaks and points to beat.
- Look things up together after a game. Find the countries on a map or the planets in a book.
- Ask “why?” questions. Why is a whale a mammal? Why is Venus so hot?
- Connect facts to real life: spot birds, insects and reptiles on your next walk.
Frequently asked questions
What science should my child know in Year 5?
In Year 5, children explore living things, materials, the Earth and space, and how things work, asking questions and testing ideas. Games like these make the key facts and vocabulary stick.
Are these Year 5 science games free?
Yes. Every game is free to play in the browser, with no download and no sign-up needed.
Which level should a Year 5 child start on?
Each game on this page shows a suggested starting level for Year 5. Move up a level after getting three stars two or three times in a row.
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