Distribution of Water on Earth Activities for 5th Grade Science

The Kesler Science Distribution of Water on Earth 5th Grade Complete 5E Lesson provides everything you need to teach an engaging, multi-day lesson with minimal prep. This resource fosters student-led learning, allowing students to explore key questions like “How is water distributed on Earth?” and “How can we measure this distribution?” with differentiated materials that cater to various learning styles.

The lesson is designed with the 5E Model, covering Engagement, Exploration, Explanation, Elaboration, and Evaluation. Students will engage with multimodal input stations, such as experiments, readings, research tasks, and videos, while output stations allow them to demonstrate their understanding through organizing, writing, and illustrating. Bonus challenges keep early finishers engaged. Editable PowerPoints, interactive notebooks, and assessment tools provide flexibility for both in-person and digital learning environments.

This lesson also includes Spanish translations and is fully customizable, allowing teachers to tailor content and assessments to meet their students' needs. Whether in class or virtually, this comprehensive package provides everything needed for effective learning.

The Kesler Science Distribution of Water Station Lab offers a dynamic, modular, and student-led approach that will keep 5th graders actively engaged while learning about Earth's water distribution. This resource features eight differentiated activities, with a ninth challenge station for early finishers, empowering students to guide their own learning with minimal teacher instruction.

The stations include all necessary resources, task cards, and signage, allowing students to work independently or in small groups. The activities, which require only basic classroom materials, are designed for flexibility—whether in-person or digital. Input stations feature experiments, readings, research, and videos, while output stations allow students to demonstrate their understanding through organization, illustration, writing, and assessment tasks.

This station lab is perfect for personalized learning and includes cross-curricular activities that can be adapted to meet the needs of all students, from those needing extra support to those looking for a challenge. It is ready for classroom or virtual environments, offering a comprehensive learning experience.

The Kesler Science Distribution of Water on Earth Student Choice Projects let 5th grade students select from a variety of creative, student-driven options that align with their learning style. With six project choices and a “design your own” option, students can demonstrate their understanding in unique ways. Teachers can adjust the grading rubric to meet different needs, allowing for flexible assessments by peers, instructors, or the students themselves.

This resource includes nine project options on a choice board, along with teacher directions, editable rubrics, and guidelines for differentiation. Three project options are specifically designed for students needing extra support, while others offer challenge opportunities for advanced learners.  

The projects utilize common classroom materials like paper, scissors, and markers, though many can also be completed digitally. Some projects may require crafting supplies for building models, making it a versatile tool for both in-person and remote learning environments.

The Kesler Science 5th Grade Earth Science Interactive Notebook bundle provides 11 essential topics with multiple templates, making science lessons more engaging and accessible. Designed for traditional, 1:1, and distance learning environments, this resource includes both print and digital formats to fit any classroom setting.  

The digital version features unique interactive PowerPoint files, Google Slides compatibility, reflection pages, and modified templates for students needing accommodations. The paper version includes blank and pre-filled templates, plus color photo examples for easy implementation.  

Covering key earth science topics like the distribution of water on Earth, Earth's rotation, weather, and fossil fuels, these interactive notebooks help students organize their learning while giving teachers an adaptable, low-prep resource.