Uses of Energy Activities for 5th Grade Science

Simplify your lesson planning with the Kesler Science Uses of Energy 5th Grade Complete 5E Lesson! This all-in-one resource provides everything you need to teach a dynamic, multi-day unit on energy with minimal prep. Focus on student success with engaging, student-led activities that adapt to in-person or virtual learning.

Students will explore essential questions about energy types and their applications. The lesson uses the 5E model, ensuring comprehensive coverage through Engagement, Exploration, Explanation, Elaboration, and Evaluation. With differentiated materials and multimodal learning approaches, students of all levels will stay engaged.

The lesson includes editable PowerPoints, student station labs, interactive notebooks, and a wide range of activities to assess and extend learning. Teachers can tailor the materials, use in-person or digital formats, and access Spanish translations to meet diverse classroom needs.

The Kesler Science Uses of Energy Station Lab is a modular, student-driven activity designed to keep your 5th grade class engaged while exploring the various forms of energy. These comprehensive materials offer a low-prep way for students to take control of their learning.

The lab includes eight differentiated stations, with a bonus challenge station for advanced students. Each station is designed to cater to different learning styles and can be completed independently or in small groups. Teachers facilitate the learning process, allowing students to discover and apply new concepts about energy.

Stations cover a range of activities, from hands-on experiments and digital tools to research, reading, and writing exercises. The stations are flexible, allowing for in-person or virtual learning environments, and include materials to suit a variety of student needs.

The Kesler Science Uses of Energy Student Choice Projects offer 5th grade students a variety of ways to demonstrate their learning through six different project options and a "design your own" project. The included rubric allows for flexible assessments, which can be used by teachers, peers, or students themselves.

These projects are dynamic and customizable, with editable rubrics to assess vocabulary, concepts, and presentation. Teachers can modify the rubric to meet their grading needs, and the projects cater to different learning styles by offering both digital and hands-on options.

With differentiated versions available, the Student Choice Projects accommodate diverse learner needs, from remediation to advanced learners. Many of the projects can be completed using basic classroom supplies, while others may incorporate digital tools or crafting materials for more interactive learning.

The Kesler Science Physical Science Interactive Notebook bundle engages elementary students in 13 essential physical science topics with both print and digital formats. This versatile resource supports traditional classrooms, 1:1 environments, and distance learning, ensuring all students can actively participate.  

The digital version includes an interactive PowerPoint that can be uploaded to Google Slides and various LMS platforms, with reflection pages, note-taking spaces, teacher answer keys, and a modified version for accommodations. The paper version provides blank and pre-filled templates, along with color photos for guidance.  

Topics range from properties of matter and energy use to gravitational force and circuits. Whether used for interactive learning, differentiation, or student reflection, this notebook bundle makes science more engaging and accessible.