5th Grade Science Games

Atomic Adventure

Build molecules and learn about the building blocks of matter in this interactive lab.

Cell Explorer

Zoom into plant and animal cells to identify organelles and their functions.

Gravity Racers

Test how different surfaces and slopes affect the speed of your racing car.

Planet Pilot

Navigate our solar system and collect data on the unique features of each planet.

Eco-Balance

Manage a virtual forest and see how changes in one species affect the whole food web.

Storm Chasers

Predict weather patterns and learn about the water cycle in this simulation.

Build a Molecule

Explore a PhET interactive simulation—not a quiz game—where students combine atoms to make molecules, including compounds such as water.

5th Grade Jeopardy

Review science with Mr. Pipes’ classroom Jeopardy games.

States of Matter: Basics

Explore how heating and cooling change matter in this PhET simulation.

Explore Photosynthesis

Change light and water to explore how plants make food. Plants use materials from air and water, and energy from sunlight.

Simulation for topic exploration—not comprehensive coverage of 5-LS2-1 matter cycling or all NGSS standards. Accounts, ads, and classroom suitability have not been tested.

Predators and Prey

Explore how changes in predator and prey populations affect an ecosystem.

Simulation for topic exploration—not comprehensive coverage of 5-LS2-1 matter cycling or all NGSS standards. Accounts, ads, and classroom suitability have not been tested.