5th Grade Earth Science Lesson Plans

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KWL Chart - Earth and Sky

Introduce your students to a KWL chart that is a graphic organizer for recording what students Know, Want to know, and…

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Earth

Earth Science

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I Dreamed I Was a Snowman Poetry Pack

Use this poem to teach students about interpreting metaphor and fantasy in poetry. I Dreamed I Was a Snowman is a great…

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Literature

Winter Season

Reading and Literature

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Where Is the Water Vapor?

Present an activity that will demonstrate to students how the air holds water vapor.

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Weather

Earth Science

Science

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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…

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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…

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Weather

Earth Science

Science

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Which Materials Insulate Best Against Wind Chill?

Introduce your pupils to the phenomena of wind chill with this printable science activity. Pupils test the insulation of…

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Science

Earth Science

Atmosphere and Air

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What Factors Most Affect Evaporation?

Improve pupils' knowledge of precipitation with this printable science activity. Pupils test various factors to…

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Science

Earth Science

Atmosphere and Air

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What Are Weather Fronts?

In this activity, students will learn about weather fronts. A lesson plan is included.

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Earth Science

Weather

Science

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What Kind of Trash Bag Breaks Down Fastest?

Familiarize students with ways trash can hurt the environment as they learn about decomposition with this printable…

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Science

Earth Science

Environmental Science

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What Factors Are Conducive to Fog?

Pupils keep a weather log for two months to determine what conditions are necessary to produce fog.

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Science

Earth Science

Atmosphere and Air

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Earth Day Recycling Project-Based Lesson

This project-based Earth Day themed lesson plan is a great way to celebrate Earth Day with your students - and give them…

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Science

Earth Science

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Build Your Own Volcano

Introduce your students to the reactions that cause volcanoes to erupt with this printable science activity. They create…

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Science

Earth Science

Volcanoes

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Endangered Animals Hunt

Pupils will gain an understanding of the existence of endangered animals and why many people feel it is important to…

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Animals (Zoology)

Oil Spills &amp

Biology

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Autumn Veggies and Fruits

Students research fall vegetables and fruits.

Subjects

Science

Plants and Botany

Earth Science

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Butterfly Garden Lesson Activity

Students see the complete life cycle of a butterfly.

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Teaching Eric Carle & The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Animals (Zoology)

Insects

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How Are Clouds Formed?

Use this activity to teach students about the life of clouds.

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Weather

Earth Science

Science

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Tracking a Hurricane

In this simulation, students will track a hurricane in the manner of a meteorologist.

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Science

Earth Science

Hurricane

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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…

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Science

Earth Science

Natural Disasters

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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…

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Volcanoes

Geology

Earth Science

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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…

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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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Intro to Water Mini-Lesson — PowerPoint Slideshow

Give students a general introduction to water with these PowerPoint slides. Students will learn about ocean and fresh…

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Science

Earth Science

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Instant Expert: Dinosaurs

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

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Science

Earth Science

Dinosaurs (Paleontology)

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Instant Expert: Water

Become an instant expert on water. Find motivational mini-lessons and the reference material you need to reinforce key…

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Science

Chemistry

Earth Science

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