5th Grade Science Lesson Plans

Introducing Dinosaurs Mini-Lesson -- PowerPoint Slideshow

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Science

Geology

Fossils

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Ocean Zones Mini-Lesson — PowerPoint Slideshow

Give students a general introduction to the main zones in the ocean with these PowerPoint slides. Students will learn…

Subjects:

Oceans (Oceanography)

Fish

Aquatic Animals

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Fossils Mini-Lesson -- PowerPoint Slideshow

Give students a general introduction to what fossils are and how they give clues to the past with these PowerPoint…

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Science

Geology

Fossils

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Hot Rocks Mini-Lesson -- PowerPoint Slideshow

Use these PowerPoint slides to review the concept of "hot spots" and to discuss the different kinds of lava that flow…

Subjects:

Volcanoes

Geology

Earth Science

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Nature's Weather Clues Mini-Lesson -- PowerPoint Slideshow

As part of a weather forecasting lesson, use these PowerPoint slides to show how nature sometimes gives clues to…

Subjects:

Weather

Earth Science

Science

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Animals of the Antarctic Mini-Lesson -- PowerPoint Slideshow

Give students a general introduction to the Antarctic and some of its unique animals with this PowerPoint presentation.…

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Science

Biology

Ecology

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Seed Dispersal Mini-Lesson -- PowerPoint Slideshow

After fruits and seeds have been introduced, use these PowerPoint slides to show the various ways that seeds can be…

Subjects:

Science

Biology

Plants and Botany

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Meet the Mammals Mini-Lesson -- Powerpoint Slideshow

Use these PowerPoint slides to illustrate the great diversity among the different orders of mammals.Visit our DK Instant…

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Mammals

Animals (Zoology)

Biology

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Introducing Deserts Mini-Lesson — PowerPoint Slideshow

Give students a general introduction to a desert ecosystem with these PowerPoint slides. Students will be introduced to…

Subjects:

Deserts

Habitats and Ecosystems

Animal Adaptation

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The Amazing Rain Forest Mini-Lesson — PowerPoint Slideshow

Give students a general introduction to rain forest ecology with these PowerPoint slides. Students will learn that…

Subjects:

Rainforests

Habitats and Ecosystems

Ecology

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Pollinator Pals Mini-Lesson -- PowerPoint Slideshow

After pollination is introduced, use these PowerPoint slides to show students that plants have different adaptations to…

Subjects:

Science

Biology

Plants and Botany

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The Restless Air Mini-Lesson -- PowerPoint Slideshow

Use these PowerPoint slides to help students learn more about wind as an important property of weather. Visit our DK…

Subjects:

Science

Earth Science

Natural Disasters

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Bird Beaks Mini-Lesson -- PowerPoint Slideshow

Use these PowerPoint slides to illustrate how different beaks enable birds to eat different kinds of food. Visit our DK…

Subjects:

Birds

Animals (Zoology)

Biology

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Building Nests Mini-Lesson -- PowerPoint Slideshow

Use these PowerPoint slides to illustrate the different kinds of nests birds build-and the variety of material they use…

Subjects:

Birds

Animals (Zoology)

Biology

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Exploding Mountains Mini-Lesson -- PowerPoint Slideshow

Use these PowerPoint slides to introduce the destructive power of a volcanic eruption. Visit our DK Instant Expert page…

Subjects:

Volcanoes

Geology

Earth Science

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Characteristics of Mammals Mini-Lesson -- Powerpoint Slideshow

Use these PowerPoint slides to illustrate some of the traits that mammals share.Visit our DK Instant Expert page for…

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Mammals

Animals (Zoology)

Biology

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Intro to Rocks Mini-Lesson -- Powerpoint Slideshow

Use these PowerPoint slides to illustrate rock formation, weathering, and erosion. Visit our DK Instant Expert page for…

Subjects:

Science

Earth Science

Rocks

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More About Minerals Mini-Lesson -- Powerpoint Slideshow

Use these PowerPoint slides to illustrate minerals and their different uses. Visit our DK Instant Expert page for…

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Science

Earth Science

Minerals

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Skin, Nose, Tongue Mini-Lesson -- PowerPoint Slideshow

After the human body is introduced, use these PowerPoint slides to show students how the skin, nose, and tongue serve as…

Subjects:

Science

Human Body and Anatomy

Five Senses

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Astronomy Through the Ages Mini-Lesson -- PowerPoint Slideshow

Introduce astronomy, including how theories about the solar system have changed as scientists have gained more…

Subjects:

Space and Astronomy

Science

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Meet the Planets Mini-Lesson -- PowerPoint Slideshow

Introduce the eight planets in Earth's solar system with these PowerPoint slides.Visit our DK Instant Expert page for…

Subjects:

Planets

Space and Astronomy

Science

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Focus on Frogs Mini-Lesson -- PowerPoint Slideshow

Give students a general introduction to one of the three main groups of amphibians—the frogs-with this PowerPoint…

Subjects:

Amphibians

Ecology

Habitats and Ecosystems

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Animals of the Arctic Mini-Lesson -- PowerPoint Slideshow

Give students a general introduction to the Arctic and some of its unique animals with this PowerPoint presentation.…

Subjects:

Arctic and Polar Regions

Animals (Zoology)

Animal Adaptation

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