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Grade 5 Science Worksheet

Read each requirement. Circle whether it is a criterion or a constraint.

1. 1.

   The cooler must keep ice from melting for two hours.

   • criterion
   • constraint
2. 2.

   The boat must float with 20 coins on it.

   • criterion
   • constraint
3. 3.

   The space is only 1 square meter.

   • criterion
   • constraint
4. 4.

   The kite must stay in the air for one minute.

   • criterion
   • constraint
5. 5.

   The model must be easy to carry.

   • criterion
   • constraint
6. 6.

   You may only use paper and tape.

   • criterion
   • constraint
7. 7.

   The glider must fly straight.

   • criterion
   • constraint
8. 8.

   The windmill must spin in a light breeze.

   • criterion
   • constraint
9. 9.

   It can be no longer than 30 centimeters.

   • criterion
   • constraint
10. 10.

    Only one person can work at a time.

    • criterion
    • constraint