5th Grade Biology Activities

Animals of the Rainforest Lesson

Use a lesson that provides students with an opportunity to learn about the behaviors and physical characteristics of…

Subjects

Science

Rainforests

Animals (Zoology)

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Island of the Blue Dolphins

Island of the Blue Dolphins tells the story of an American Indian girl stranded on an island, alone, for 18 years. This…

Subjects:

Literature

Native-American History (American Indians)

Animals (Zoology)

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The five major kingdoms of living organisms are reviewed in this activity. Lesson plan and background information are…

Classification Puzzle

Subjects:

Plants and Botany

Ecology

Animals (Zoology)

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Animals of the Rainforest Worksheet

Students learn about the behaviors and physical characteristics of rain forest animals, then use worksheets to classify…

Subjects:

Rainforests

Animals (Zoology)

Habitats and Ecosystems

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Adaptations: Bird Beaks Fill in the Blank & Vocab Flashcards

Students can practice bird beak vocabulary by completing each sentence and writing the sentence on the back of the…

Subjects:

Birds

Vocabulary

Animal Behavior

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Students will make imaginary insects which have the essential characteristics of an insect, such as six legs and three…

Imaginary Insect Zoo

Subjects:

Animals (Zoology)

Insects

Biology

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Measuring Turtle Length and Age

Students will use these charts to measure the length of a turtle and to estimate a turtle's age.

Subjects:

Science

Rainforests

Habitats and Ecosystems

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Students learn about how animals food webs are interconnected through an art activity.

Animal Web of Life

Subjects:

Animals (Zoology)

Dinosaurs (Paleontology)

Science

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Spanish Flash Cards: Animals (Los animales)

Use these printable flash cards to review Spanish vocabulary for animals.

Subjects:

Foreign Languages

Language Arts and Writing

Spanish Language

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Sea Horses: Father Knows Best

Students learn about the unusual world of the sea horse -- in which the father fish carries and gives birth to the…

Subjects

Animals (Zoology)

Oceans (Oceanography)

Biology

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Bunnicula: A Rabbit Tale of Mystery

Bunnicula: A Rabbit Tale of Mystery provides lots of laughs for the reader. This lesson includes Internet resources and…

Subjects:

Literature

Reading and Literature

Fiction

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Students compare two animals whose superficial characteristics are identical. Assesses students' ability to compare and…

Bird or Mammal?

Subjects:

Animals (Zoology)

Biology

Science

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Students create their own turtle-shell pattern. This fun arts and crafts activity is a great way to teach students about…

Turtle-Shell Patterns

Subjects:

Reptiles

Animals (Zoology)

Biology

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To lure ants for classroom study, students apply their knowledge of this insect to create ant bodies using candy.

The Ants Have It!

Subjects:

Animals (Zoology)

Insects

Nutrition

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Is the DNA of a Cow Different from a Chicken's?

Pupils will compare cow and chicken DNA and learn about the role DNA plays in biology in this printable science…

Subjects

Genetics and DNA

Science Projects

Cellular Biology

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Care and Handling of Live Reptiles and Amphibians

Distribute an article that gives important information on how to safely and properly handle live animals.

Subjects:

Rainforests

Animals (Zoology)

Habitats and Ecosystems

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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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Sea Horses: Father Knows Best Rubric

Large Creatures

An animal art project.

Subjects:

Arts and Crafts

Animals (Zoology)

Art, Music and Drama

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ASSESSMENT

Use this scoring guide in combination with the Sea Horses: Father Knows Best lesson.

Subjects:

Animals (Zoology)

Biology

Science

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Gray Whales Freed from Ice

Interesting facts and fun activities related to the freeing of two gray whales from ice.

Subjects:

Aquatic Animals

Mammals

Animals (Zoology)

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Investigate Activity: Investigating a Habitat

Students study a habitat plot area in the school yard. Materials list, advance preparation instructions, lab hints and…

Subjects:

Habitats and Ecosystems

Ecology

Biology

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