5th Grade Science Games
Free science games for 5th Grade (ages 10–11), each with a suggested starting level. Matched to the Common Core.
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: Two or three regionsLearn the 7 continents, the 5 oceans and big world facts.
Start with: Big factsSenses, organs, bones and healthy habits.
Start with: OrgansStates of matter, changes of state and the water cycle.
Start with: Changes of state, Reversible changesFood chains, animal diets, habitats and adaptations.
Start with: 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: HardTen new trivia questions every day, plus practice quizzes.
Start with: Hard (ages 10–12)Click the map to find continents, countries, states and regions.
Start with: World countries🇺🇸 Common Core: 5th Grade science
- 5-ESS1-2 Represent data in graphical displays to reveal patterns of daily changes in length and direction of shadows, day and night, and the seasonal appearance of some stars in the night sky.
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Science in 5th Grade
In 5th Grade children apply their number facts to bigger problems: division with remainders, decimals and fractions. Fast recall makes all of these much easier.
- 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 5th Grade?
In 5th Grade, 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 5th Grade 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 5th Grade child start on?
Each game on this page shows a suggested starting level for 5th Grade. Move up a level after getting three stars two or three times in a row.
Extra help with 5th Grade science
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