5th Grade Earth Science Lesson Plans

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  • KWL Chart - Earth and Sky

    GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS

    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

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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?

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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

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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

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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?

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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

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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.

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    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?

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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