Description
Looking for an effective way to help 5th-grade students retain science concepts and prepare for the Ohio State Test (OST)? This 5th Grade Science Spiral Review is aligned to Ohio’s 5th Grade Science Standards and provides consistent, low-stress practice that builds understanding over time. Great for OST test prep!
With 20 printable worksheets and 20 matching Google Slides pages, this resource gives students repeated exposure to key science ideas throughout the year—so learning sticks and test prep feels natural, not rushed.
What’s Included
- ✔️ 20 spiral review worksheets (printable)
- ✔️ 20 Google Slides pages (digital option)
- ✔️ Mixed review covering physical, life, and Earth & space science
- ✔️ Questions aligned to Ohio 5th Grade Science Standards
- ✔️ OST-style questions with graphs, models, and short constructed responses
- ✔️ Teacher-friendly answer keys
Why Spiral Review Works for OST test prep
Spiral review helps students revisit important concepts multiple times, rather than learning them once and forgetting them. This resource:
- Strengthens long-term retention
- Builds confidence with graphs, data, and models
- Reinforces science vocabulary and reasoning
- Reduces the need for last-minute test review
- Supports the type of thinking required on the Ohio OST
Easy Ways to Use
- Daily warm-ups or bell ringers
- Morning work or quick science review
- Weekly spiral routine
- Small-group intervention or OST test prep
- Sub plans or independent practice
Use one page at a time or build a consistent weekly routine—this resource is flexible and easy to implement.
Standards Alignment
Aligned to Ohio 5th Grade Science Standards, including:
- Physical Science (forces, motion, matter)
- Life Science (ecosystems, organisms, energy flow)
- Earth & Space Science (Earth systems, resources)
- Science practices such as analyzing data, using models, and explaining ideas with evidence
