5th Grade Science

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Science

Habitats and Ecosystems

Rainforests

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ASSESSMENT

Vertebrates and Invertebrates Word Fill-In

Review facts about vertebrates and invertebrates with this word-fill activity. Students will use the terms in the word…

Subjects:

Animals (Zoology)

Insects

Biology

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WORKSHEETS

Butterfly Life Cycle Worksheet

Learn all about the life cycle of a butterfly.

Subjects:

Science

Animals (Zoology)

Insects

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GAMES AND APPS

Animal Habitat Crossword Puzzle

A crossword puzzle on animal habitats.

Subjects:

Rainforests

Animals (Zoology)

Insects

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DAILY WARM-UPS

Penguins Reading Warm-Up

Introduce facts about penguins with this science reading passage. Use the reading comprehension questions in this…

Subjects:

Aquatic Animals

Animals (Zoology)

Biology

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TEACHING RESOURCE

Reptile and Amphibian Defense Systems

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

Subjects:

Rainforests

Animals (Zoology)

Habitats and Ecosystems

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LESSON PLANS

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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REFERENCE

Eyewitness: Jungle

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

Subjects

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.

Subjects:

Science

Rainforests

Habitats and Ecosystems

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LESSON PLANS

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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DAILY WARM-UPS

Mountain Animals Reading Warm-Up

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

Subjects:

Reading Comprehension

Mammals

Mountains

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TEACHING RESOURCE

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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TEACHING RESOURCE

Reptiles and Amphibians Through the Ages

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

Subjects:

Rainforests

Animals (Zoology)

Habitats and Ecosystems

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WORKSHEETS

Butterfly Facts and Questions

This butterfly facts and questions worksheet aligns with the Life Cycle of Butterflies lesson.

Subjects:

Animals (Zoology)

Insects

Seasons

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ASSESSMENT

Butterfly Life Cycle Quiz

Administer a quiz that aligns with the Life Cycle of Butterflies lesson.

Subjects:

Animals (Zoology)

Insects

Seasons

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LESSON PLANS

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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LESSON PLANS

Plants of the Rain Forest

Present this lesson plan to increase students' awareness of some of the important types of plants found in the rain…

Subjects

Science

Habitats and Ecosystems

Rainforests

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TEACHING RESOURCE

Mystery of the Malformed Frogs -- Background Information

Read about a middle-school class' discovery of a large group of malformed frogs and the research that took place due to…

Subjects:

Animals (Zoology)

Biology

Science

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TEACHING RESOURCE

Amphibian Population Declines

Background information on the decline and extinction of many amphibians.

Subjects:

Rainforests

Animals (Zoology)

Habitats and Ecosystems

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LESSON PLANS

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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LESSON PLANS

Long-Lived Turtles

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

Subjects

Rainforests

Habitats and Ecosystems

Ecology

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LESSON PLANS

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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REFERENCE

Eye Wonder: Mammals

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

Subjects

Animals (Zoology)

Biology

Science

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