5th Grade Animals (Zoology) Lesson Plans

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Life Cycle of Butterflies

Students will learn about the life cycle of butterflies and find answers to frequently asked questions about these…

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Science

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.…

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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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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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Characteristics of Mammals Mini-Lesson

Use this slideshow to introduce students to some of the defining characteristics of mammals.

Biological Classification

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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…

Subjects

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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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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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.

Subjects

Rainforests

Habitats and Ecosystems

Ecology

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Instant Expert: Amphibians

Become an instant expert on amphibians. Find motivational mini-lessons and the reference material you need to introduce…

Subjects:

Amphibians

Ecology

Habitats and Ecosystems

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