5th Grade Science Lesson Plans

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Animals (Zoology)

Insects

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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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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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Insects on the Internet

In this printable computer activity, students research insects on the Internet and use PowerPoint or AppleWorks to…

Subjects:

Animals (Zoology)

Insects

Biology

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Dinosaur Detectives

In this lesson, students learn about amphibian evolution by comparing fossils with a modern-day skeleton. This is a…

Subjects

Animals (Zoology)

Biology

Science

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Imaginary Insect Zoo

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

Subjects:

Animals (Zoology)

Insects

Biology

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Traveling Seeds

Children discover how seeds hitch a ride with the wind, in the water, or on an animal to become planted and grow.

Subjects

Science

Plants and Botany

Seeds and Pollination

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Woodpecker Poetry Pack

Teach students to use a KWL and a Who, What, When, Why, Where, and How Charts to extract important details about a text.

Subjects:

Poetry

Animals (Zoology)

Reading

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Estimating Turtle Size and Age

Explore an activity that is appropriate for more advanced students who are learning about research and ways to analyze…

Subjects

Rainforests

Animals (Zoology)

Habitats and Ecosystems

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Discover a Pond Food Web

Students learn about the diversity of animal life in a pond and the interdependence of pond organisms.

Subjects

Animals (Zoology)

Biology

Science

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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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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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Reptile and Amphibian Defense Strategies

Students study a range of defensive strategies used by reptiles and amphibians.

Subjects

Rainforests

Habitats and Ecosystems

Ecology

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Long-Lived Turtles

Students learn to estimate turtle size and age by identifying the parts of the shell, and then measuring and documenting…

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Rainforests

Habitats and Ecosystems

Ecology

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Why Care About Amphibian Population Decline and Malformations?

In this lesson, students learn why preservation of wildlife is important.

Subjects

Rainforests

Animals (Zoology)

Oil Spills &amp

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Is This an Insect?

Students will learn to distinguish insects from non-insects.

Subjects:

Insects

Biological Classification

Animals (Zoology)

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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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Mystery of the Malformed Frogs Lesson Plan

In this lesson students learn how volunteers, including themselves, can aid in conservation.

Subjects

Animals (Zoology)

Oil Spills &amp

Biology

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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.…

Subjects:

Science

Biology

Ecology

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The Snow-Bird Poetry Pack: Main Idea Identification

In this poetry activity, students attempt to determine the main idea the author wishes to present.

Subjects:

Main Idea and Supporting Details

Writing

Language Arts and Writing

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The Hairy Dog Poetry Pack

Read this poem about a hairy dog, then have students compare and contrast the dog in the poem with other dogs they know.

Subjects:

Literature

Poetry

Reading and Literature

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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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