Life Science Teaching Resources for 5th Grade
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Parts of an Animal Cell - Blank
Use this worksheet to highlight the different parts of an animal cell.
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Parts of an Animal Cell Poster BW
Use this poster to highlight the different parts of an animal cell.
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How We Grow and Change - Sequencing Activity
A sequencing activity to use when learning about growth and change.
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A Look Inside the Human Body - Title Poster
A poster to use on your human body display board.
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Living Things and Their Needs Display Banner
A classroom display banner to use on your 'Living Things and Their Needs' display board.
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Animal Fact File Worksheet
An animal fact file for students to complete when learning about a variety of animals.
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Introduction to Environments Poster Set
A set of 5 posters displaying different environments around the world.
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Skin Diagram Poster
Use this poster in the classroom when learning about the functions and features of the skin.
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Vertebrates and Invertebrates Posters
A set of educational posters featuring the basic differences between vertebrates and invertebrates.
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Natural Environments - PowerPoint
A Natural Environments-themed PowerPoint to add some color and design to your classroom PowerPoint presentations.
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Wetland Word Wall Vocabulary
A set of wetland-related vocabulary word wall cards.
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The Importance of Environments Unit Plan
This Science unit addresses the importance of ecosystems to plants and animals and the ways in which they can be protected.
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Plant and Animal Adaptations Unit Plan
This Science unit addresses the concept of plant and animal adaptations.
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Animal Adaptations Inquiry Task - Presenting
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Animal Adaptations Inquiry Task - Researching
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Animal Adaptations Inquiry Task - Introduction
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Blubber Me Experiment
A 60 minute lesson in which students will investigate how blubber works as an insulator.
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Physiological Adaptations
A 60 minute lesson in which students will explore the physiological adaptations of plants and animals.
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Behavioral Adaptations
A 60 minute lesson in which students will explore the behavioral adaptations of plants and animals.
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Structural Adaptations
A 60 minute lesson in which students will explore the structural adaptations of plants and animals.
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Introduction to Adaptations
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12 Teacher-Approved Earth Day Activities for Kids to Green Your Classroom (Plus Teacher Freebies)
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Climate Change Education: Where Should Teachers Even Start?
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The Best and Worst Plants for the Classroom (And How to Care for Them)
Do you want to know the best plants to keep in the classroom (and those to avoid)? Check out this list of allergy-free, easy-care indoor plants for teachers!