5th Grade Social Studies and History

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Literature

Native-American History (American Indians)

Animals (Zoology)

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Communities Vocabulary

Use this vocabulary list with the "Communities" lesson.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Animals (Zoology)

Insects

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"The Grasshopper and the Owl": A Fable by Aesop

Use a lesson that provides students with an opportunity to draw conclusions using one of Aesop's enjoyable fables.…

Subjects

Reading

Reading Comprehension

Literature

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DAILY WARM-UPS

Ocean Food Chain Reading Warm-Up

Introduce the ocean food chain with this life science printable. For this reading warm-up, students will read a short…

Subjects:

Language Arts and Writing

Social Studies and History

Science

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Extension Activities for Island of the Blue Dolphins

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Island of the Blue Dolphins Activities

Explore extension lessons and activities related to Island of the Blue Dolphins, the classic children's novel. Use this…

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Social Studies and History

Cultural Groups

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BOOK GUIDES

Reading Guide for The Underneath

Deepen students understanding of The Underneath, a National Book Award finalist, with the resources in this literature…

Subjects:

Literature

Animals (Zoology)

Reading and Literature

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BOOK GUIDES

On the Far Side of the Mountain

Use this literature guide to help you teach On the Far Side of the Mountain, by Jean Craighead George.

Subjects:

Literature

Language Arts and Writing

Geography

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ACTIVITIES

Shadow of a Bull

Enrichment activities and Internet resources to enhance teaching Shadow of a Bull, by Maia Wojciechowska.

Subjects:

Literature

Folk Tales

Reading and Literature

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TEACHING RESOURCE

Communities -- Teacher Checklist

Use this assessment tool in conjunction with the "Communities" lesson.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Community and Ways of Life

Families

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ACTIVITIES

The Race of Toad and Deer

Enrichment activities and Internet resources to enhance teaching The Race of Toad and Deer by Pat Mora.

Subjects:

Literature

Multicultural Literature

Mexican History and Hispanic Heritage

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WORKSHEETS

Animals on the First Fleet

In this printable wordsearch, students find the names of the animals that were introduced to the Australian continent by…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Australian History

Animals (Zoology)

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REFERENCE

Animal Names: Male, Female, Young

A chart of animal names: male, female, and young.

Subjects:

Animals (Zoology)

Biology

Science

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REFERENCE

Royal Pets

A chart listing royal pets.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Royalty

Pets

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REFERENCE

Common Household Pets

A brief article listing common household pets around the world.

Subjects:

Teaching Not Norman: A Goldfish Story

Animals (Zoology)

Books

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REFERENCE

Presidential Pardon of the Turkey

Did you know that every year the President of the United States pardons a turkey?

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

U.S. Presidents

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WORKSHEETS

The Buffalo Hunters

Native Americans used every part of the buffalo they hunted. When the animals became extinct, so did the people's way of…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Native-American History (American Indians)

Culture and Diversity

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The Magnificent Salmon

The salmon's life cycle is one of the most interesting of all Earth's creatures. This story told by Natives of the…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Native-American History (American Indians)

Science

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These Are Laws?

Here are some strange laws relating to reptiles and amphibians.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Law

Science

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MAPS

Unusual Uses for Herptofuana

Students learn about latitude-longitude coordinates, while also learning interesting facts about the reptiles and…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Map

Science

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Pet Microchipping

Learn about pet microchipping, a method of permanent pet identification, and design a poster that encourages the use of…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Society Development and Technology

Pets

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Animals of the Antarctic Word Power

Students can practice science vocabulary relevant to Antarctic animals by reading the definition and using the word in a…

Subjects:

Arctic and Polar Regions

Habitats and Ecosystems

Ecology

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Kingfisher Knowledge Guide: Dangerous Creatures Teacher's Guide

This printable teacher's guide for Dangerous Creatures connects science with cross-curricular activities for math, art,…

Subjects:

Library Resources

Nonfiction Literature

Geography

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LESSON PLANS

Communities

A visit to a virtual honeybee hive illustrates what it takes to make a successful community.

Subjects

Social Studies and History

Families

Mathematics

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