5th Grade Ecology

Reptile and Amphibian Defense Systems

Protecting themselves against predators is a full-time job for reptiles and amphibians. This article describes several…

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Rainforests

Animals (Zoology)

Habitats and Ecosystems

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Eyewitness: Jungle explores the world of rain forests and related ecosystems, bringing viewers face to face with…

Eyewitness: Jungle

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Rainforests

Animals (Zoology)

Earth Science

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WORKSHEETS

Measuring Turtle Length and Age

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

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Science

Rainforests

Habitats and Ecosystems

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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…

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Rainforests

Animals (Zoology)

Habitats and Ecosystems

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DAILY WARM-UPS

Mountain Animals Reading Warm-Up

Students learn about mountain animals and improve their reading comprehension skills with the nonfiction reading passage…

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Reading Comprehension

Mammals

Mountains

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Food Webs of Reptiles and Amphibians

Peruse an article that is full of background information on the different roles creatures play in our ecosystem.

Subjects:

Food Web

Reptiles

Amphibians

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Reptiles and Amphibians Through the Ages

Background information on the evolution of some reptiles and amphibians, as well as the extinction of others.

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Rainforests

Animals (Zoology)

Habitats and Ecosystems

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

Discover a Pond Food Web

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Animals (Zoology)

Biology

Science

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Amphibian Population Declines

Background information on the decline and extinction of many amphibians.

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Rainforests

Animals (Zoology)

Habitats and Ecosystems

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Reptile and Amphibian Defense Strategies

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

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Rainforests

Habitats and Ecosystems

Ecology

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

Long-Lived Turtles

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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.

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Rainforests

Animals (Zoology)

Oil Spills &amp

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The natural world of mammals is introduced through full-color photography matched with clearly written text to build a…

Eye Wonder: Mammals

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Animals (Zoology)

Biology

Science

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Discover the different habitats and life cycles in the world of frogs, toads, newts, and salamanders. Eyewitness:…

Eyewitness: Amphibian

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Animals (Zoology)

Biology

Science

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Reptile and Amphibian Life Span and Life History

Background information on the life span of reptiles and amphibians.

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Rainforests

Animals (Zoology)

Habitats and Ecosystems

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One Million Things: Animal Life

This book features sweeping single-shots that encompass a multitude of animals, making for a seamless and striking…

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Animals (Zoology)

Biology

Science

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ACTIVITIES

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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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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Mimics Survive -- Camouflaged Reptiles

Students recognize just how successful camouflage strategies can be for reptiles and amphibians.

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Rainforests

Habitats and Ecosystems

Ecology

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Little Brainwaves Investigate: Animals

Along with the illustrated Little Brainwaves characters, younger kids can explore the world of animals, climbing around…

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Animals (Zoology)

Biology

Science

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Through visually arresting reference photos, experience the wonderful world of mammals with this unique combination of…

E.Guides: Mammal

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Biology

Science

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NSTA Recommends -- Reptiles and Amphibians

These valuable reviews of science-teaching materials focus on books that explore reptiles and amphibians. They are…

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Genetics and DNA

Rainforests

Cellular Biology

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