5th Grade Ecology Lesson Plans

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Science

Rainforests

Animals (Zoology)

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How Can You Make a Thermometer?

The first thing most people notice about weather is the temperature. This activity will show you how to make a…

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Science

Arctic and Polar Regions

Earth Science

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Glacial Pressure

A hands-on science activity will help students to understand the effects of pressure exerted on snow and the forming of…

Subjects

Arctic and Polar Regions

Weather

Seasons

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Rainforest Products Lesson

Use a lesson that provides students with an opportunity to learn about products native to tropical rain forests.

Subjects

Rainforests

Natural Resources Conservation

Habitats and Ecosystems

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Let It Snow!

Celebrate winter with an arts and crafts activity. Each student will create a snowperson for a bulletin board display.…

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Arctic and Polar Regions

Earth Science

Weather

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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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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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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…

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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.

Subjects

Rainforests

Animals (Zoology)

Oil Spills &amp

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Viewing Snowflakes

Learn about star crystals and observe snow crystals with your students in this winter lesson plan.

Subjects

Arctic and Polar Regions

Winter Season

Habitats and Ecosystems

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Animals of the Antarctic Mini-Lesson -- PowerPoint Slideshow

Give students a general introduction to the Antarctic and some of its unique animals with this PowerPoint presentation.…

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Science

Biology

Ecology

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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.

Subjects

Rainforests

Habitats and Ecosystems

Ecology

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Introducing Deserts Mini-Lesson — PowerPoint Slideshow

Give students a general introduction to a desert ecosystem with these PowerPoint slides. Students will be introduced to…

Subjects:

Deserts

Habitats and Ecosystems

Animal Adaptation

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The Amazing Rain Forest Mini-Lesson — PowerPoint Slideshow

Give students a general introduction to rain forest ecology with these PowerPoint slides. Students will learn that…

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Rainforests

Habitats and Ecosystems

Ecology

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Butterfly Garden Lesson Activity

Students see the complete life cycle of a butterfly.

Subjects

Teaching Eric Carle & The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Animals (Zoology)

Insects

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Focus on Frogs Mini-Lesson -- PowerPoint Slideshow

Give students a general introduction to one of the three main groups of amphibians—the frogs-with this PowerPoint…

Subjects:

Amphibians

Ecology

Habitats and Ecosystems

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Animals of the Arctic Mini-Lesson -- PowerPoint Slideshow

Give students a general introduction to the Arctic and some of its unique animals with this PowerPoint presentation.…

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Arctic and Polar Regions

Animals (Zoology)

Animal Adaptation

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ACTIVITIES

Snow Journals

In this winter science activity, your students will learn observational skills while viewing snow.

Subjects

Journaling Tips, Strategies & Topics

Arctic and Polar Regions

Letters, Journals and Diaries

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