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North Carolina Grade 5 Science
North Carolina Grade 5 Science: explore science lessons, skill quizzes, practice tests, and standards references. Use evidence and answer explanations to guide review.
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Standards source: Standard Course of Study, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
Grade 5 Science: Learn, Practice, and Quiz
Read a short lesson, work through its example, and try a related science-area quiz. States organize these ideas differently; use your state standards to choose what matches your class.
Physical Science
Life Science
Earth & Space
North Carolina Science by Grade
Every North Carolina science center, grade 1 through grade 8.
Start With a Practice Test
Six full, timed science practice tests for North Carolina fifth graders, 35 questions each, instant scoring, a breakdown by science area, and a written explanation for every question. Each one opens right here.
North Carolina Grade 5 Science Practice Test 1
A full diagnostic across every science area for this grade.
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North Carolina Grade 5 Science Practice Test 2
Fresh questions and new phenomena to build accuracy.
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North Carolina Grade 5 Science Practice Test 3
New problems that push reading of data, models, and evidence.
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North Carolina Grade 5 Science Practice Test 4
Another complete, timed exam to build pacing and stamina.
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North Carolina Grade 5 Science Practice Test 5
A brand-new mixed set to test how ready you are.
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North Carolina Grade 5 Science Practice Test 6
A final full-length simulation to confirm you are ready.
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Grade 5 Science Skill Quizzes
Pick one science area, answer 10 questions, and see exactly where the idea broke down. Each quiz opens right here.
Matter and Its Properties
A quick 10-question check on matter and its properties, with instant scoring and a full explanation for every answer.
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Forces and Motion
A quick 10-question check on forces and motion, with instant scoring and a full explanation for every answer.
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Energy
A quick 10-question check on energy, with instant scoring and a full explanation for every answer.
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Cells, Structures and Life Processes
A quick 10-question check on cells, structures and life processes, with instant scoring and a full explanation for every answer.
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Ecosystems and Heredity
A quick 10-question check on ecosystems and heredity, with instant scoring and a full explanation for every answer.
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Earth and Space Systems
A quick 10-question check on earth and space systems, with instant scoring and a full explanation for every answer.
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Earth, Human Activity and Engineering
A quick 10-question check on earth, human activity and engineering, with instant scoring and a full explanation for every answer.
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Grade 5 Science Study Tools
A few minutes of review between practice tests. Both open right here.
Grade 5 Science Flashcards
All 145 terms this grade is expected to know. Search the deck, filter by science area, star the hard ones, and mark off what you have down.
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Grade 5 Science Quick Review
Every must-know idea for this grade on one page, grouped by science area, with the vocabulary for each one.
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North Carolina Grade 5 Science Snapshot
North Carolina Grade 5 Science Topics
These are the 16 science standards North Carolina sets for grade 5, from the North Carolina Standard Course of Study for Science, grouped by the science domains this grade covers. Reference codes help you compare the listed expectations with the source. Confirm the current state edition and grade placement before using them as classroom requirements.
PS1 · Matter and Its Interactions
- 5-PS1-1Models of Particles Too Small to See
- 5-PS1-2Conservation of Matter During Changes
- 5-PS1-3Identifying Materials by Properties
- 5-PS1-4Mixing Materials and Forming New Substances
PS2 · Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions
- 5-PS2-1Earth’s Gravity
PS3 · Energy
- 5-PS3-1Food Energy and Sunlight
LS1 · From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes
- 5-LS1-1Air, Water, and Plant Growth
LS2 · Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics
- 5-LS2-1Matter Cycles in Ecosystems
ESS1 · Earth's Place in the Universe
- 5-ESS1-15-ESS1-2Sun, Moon, Earth, Stars, and Space Systems
ESS2 · Earth's Systems
- 5-ESS2-1Interacting Earth Systems
- 5-ESS2-2Where Earth’s Water Is Found
ESS3 · Earth and Human Activity
- 5-ESS3-1Community Protection of Resources
ETS1 · Engineering Design
- 3-5-ETS1-13-5-ETS1-2Engineering Design and Solution Evaluation
- 3-5-ETS1-3Fair Tests and Design Improvements
Grouped by the science domains this grade covers.
North Carolina Grade 5 Science Standards
A science standards reference for grade 5, with codes and learning expectations from North Carolina Standard Course of Study for Science. If your North Carolina classroom or report card mentions a code, you will find it here.
PS1 · Matter and Its Interactions
- 5-PS1-1Models of Particles Too Small to SeeDevelop a model to describe that matter is made of particles too small to be seen
- 5-PS1-2Conservation of Matter During ChangesMeasure and graph quantities to provide evidence that regardless of the type of change that occurs when heating, cooling, or mixing substances, the total weight of matter is conserved
- 5-PS1-3Identifying Materials by PropertiesMake observations and measurements to identify materials based on their properties
- 5-PS1-4Mixing Materials and Forming New SubstancesConduct an investigation to determine whether the mixing of two or more substances results in new substances
PS2 · Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions
- 5-PS2-1Earth’s GravitySupport an argument that the gravitational force exerted by Earth on objects is directed down
PS3 · Energy
- 5-PS3-1Food Energy and SunlightUse models to describe that energy in animals' food (used for body repair, growth, motion, and to maintain body warmth) was once energy from the sun
LS1 · From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes
- 5-LS1-1Air, Water, and Plant GrowthSupport an argument that plants get the materials they need for growth chiefly from air and water
LS2 · Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics
- 5-LS2-1Matter Cycles in EcosystemsDevelop a model to describe the movement of matter among plants, animals, decomposers, and the environment
ESS1 · Earth's Place in the Universe
- 5-ESS1-1Star Brightness and DistanceSupport an argument that differences in the apparent brightness of the sun compared to other stars is due to their relative distances from Earth
- 5-ESS1-2Patterns in Shadows, Daylight, and StarsRepresent 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
ESS2 · Earth's Systems
- 5-ESS2-1Interacting Earth SystemsDevelop a model using an example to describe ways the geosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and/or atmosphere interact
- 5-ESS2-2Where Earth’s Water Is FoundDescribe and graph the amounts and percentages of water and fresh water in various reservoirs to provide evidence about the distribution of water on Earth
ESS3 · Earth and Human Activity
- 5-ESS3-1Community Protection of ResourcesObtain and combine information about ways individual communities use science ideas to protect the Earth's resources and environment
ETS1 · Engineering Design
- 3-5-ETS1-1Design Problems, Criteria, and ConstraintsDefine a simple design problem reflecting a need or a want that includes specified criteria for success and constraints on materials, time, or cost
- 3-5-ETS1-2Comparing Possible Design SolutionsGenerate and compare multiple possible solutions to a problem based on how well each is likely to meet the criteria and constraints of the problem
- 3-5-ETS1-3Fair Tests and Design ImprovementsPlan and carry out fair tests in which variables are controlled and failure points are considered to identify aspects of a model or prototype that can be improved
Source: North Carolina Standard Course of Study for Science. Always check the current official document before relying on a code for placement or reporting.
North Carolina Grade 5: Math and English Too
Science is one of three North Carolina grade 5 centers. Same format, same standards-first approach, for the other two subjects.
North Carolina Grade 5 Math
Six full practice tests, printable worksheets, step-by-step lessons, and every North Carolina grade 5 math standard.
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Reading, writing, and language standards for North Carolina grade 5, broken into short skill targets with practice for each one.
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Does North Carolina test science in grade 5?
Yes. North Carolina students take EOG Science in grade 5. Grade 5 EOG Science covers NCES Physical, Life, and Earth/Environmental strands.
Which standards does grade 5 science in North Carolina follow?
North Carolina follows the North Carolina Standard Course of Study for Science, published by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. All 16 of this grade's standards are listed further down the page with their official codes.
How long are the practice tests?
Each of the six practice tests has 35 questions and a 60-minute timer. The timer auto-submits at zero and you get your score, a breakdown by science area, and a written explanation for every question.
Is any of this free?
Yes, every practice test, quiz, and flashcard set on this page is free and needs no login. Your progress is saved in your own browser and nowhere else.
What is the fastest way to use this page?
Take practice test 1 cold. Look at the topic breakdown, pick the weakest science area, and do that skill quiz. Then read the quick review for that area and come back for practice test 2.
Grade 5 Science in Other States
Standards, practice tests, and quizzes for grade 5 science in every state and Washington, D.C.
Start With One EOG Test
Take a timed practice test, find the science area that costs you the most points, and study that one first with the matching quiz and quick review.
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North Carolina Grade 5 Science: study questions
How should I choose a Grade 5 science study target?
Start with the course or standards reference for this state. Explain one idea before doing its related practice, then use the feedback to decide what needs another example.
Official source ↗Are these activities official state assessments?
These are independently published learning resources. A practice score does not predict or replace an official state score. Use the directions in each activity and consult your school for official testing and accommodation rules.
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