5th Grade Environment Activities

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Students assemble a simple puzzle by matching vocabulary words to their definitions. Students get to manipulate the rectangles in order to create a square by matching these words and definitions.

Simple to prep and simple to check.

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• Instructions.
• Review puzzle via Google Slides.

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• Engaging review.
• Hands on activity.
• Simple prep for teacher.

These camel adaptations code breaker worksheets are perfect for engaging students in learning about desert animal adaptations. Students will love decoding answers that reveal camel physical adaptations like the hump, wide feet, tough mouth, closeable nostrils, and long eyelashes. This resource also includes differentiated worksheets to reinforce their understanding. Teachers can use the cut-and-paste worksheet for a more interactive experience or have students write the answers. This resource will surely engage your students and make studying animal adaptations fun!

Includes:

• Camel Adaptations code breaker
• Camel Adaptations differentiated worksheets (cut & paste/ write)
• Answer key

This resource can be used in a variety of ways:

• Animal Adaptations unit
• Review activity
• Morning work
• Independent practice
• Classwork
• Extension activity

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Students love learning about rainforest animals! This resource includes realistic pictures of 20 rainforest animals with 3 to 4 sentences of informational text about each one. They are perfect for the lower grades by themselves and will pique students' interest in the upper grades. There are student-friendly website suggestions for research, graphic organizers for collecting research (2 levels), rainforest-themed writing papers on three levels, and more!

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Are you looking for an outdoors activity for the first or last days of school? These Nature Walk Task Cards are perfect for treasure and scavenger hunts, afterschool clubs and family walks. Suitable for Kindergarten through to the 5th grade, as well as young EFL/ESL students. Low prep.

Universally usable! Regardless of where you live, you can be sure to find cards that suit your needs!

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♥ 104 task cards divided into 3 different categories:

• FIND
• ANSWER A QUESTION
• DO

INSTRUCTIONS:

☻Print & Prepare

• print out the task cards
• cut them up
• laminate them (optional)

☻Plan and Mark the Route

• plan your route
• hide the selected task cards along the way (TIP- Place them into numbered envelopes - that way the kids will know if they’ve missed one.)
• use chalk, ribbons or natural materials such as sticks, rocks and pinecones to mark the route
• mark the route with ARROWS
• mark the location of each hidden task card with an ENVELOPE symbol
• kids search for the task card within a 2-meter radius

☻Hide a Treasure

• at the end of the route, hide a “treasure” (sweets, medals, toys, marshmallows to be roasted over a campfire,...)

Have fun setting up your adventure!

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This water log chart activity to designed to help students think about the question "how much water do I use?" and discover their weekly water use.

Students record how many times they participate in different water using activities. They then multiply this number by the average amount of water used to understand their weekly water consumption. These average use values are given to the student and already included in the chart.

Comes with a metric version (liters) and a standard version (gallons) as well as a teacher explanation.

Distance learning?

• No problem! This activity now includes Google Slides option! Ready to go, no prep needed from you!

Two Forms of Use Included

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Cute Earth day Coloring Pages for Toddler Girls and Boys!

Help your little ones celebrate Earth day with this big coloring pages that is perfect for little hands. Easy to color designs help to build fine-motor skills and hand-eye coordination.

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• Large 8.5'' x 11'' designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper

• High-resolution images

• Unlimited prints

• Great for kids, boys, girls, and teens

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A crossword puzzle with 12 terms about animals that live in the ocean habitat and some of their physical traits. An answer key is included. This would be a great activity to be used as a quick assessment, work for early finishers, and also something to keep your students busy after state testing. I hope you enjoy it. Please rate and review.

Earth Day Crowns

Celebrate the earth with your young learners in style!

Perfect for a photo-op AND teachable moment:

Allow your students to choose from 6 crown designs celebrating our earth and their pledged contribution to helping our planet.

A writing prompt is included for students to share one way they will help the earth.

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This Earth Day Recycling Game by “The Fun Sheep” is a great activity for teaching young children about the importance of recycling where they can Sort the waste according to Glass, Plastic, Paper, Metal, E-waste and Organic.

What comes in the product:

- 1x Waste Sorting Page (Small Size)

- 1x Sheet with Waste Elements (Small Size)

- 3x Waste Sorting Pages (Large Size)

- 2x Sheet with Waste Elements (Large Size)

- 7 pages

- A4 paper Size

- Best to print on card stock (Colors will vary depending on printer used)

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You will appreciate this printable cloud book for kids to learn about the various kinds of clouds if you are teaching them about weather and clouds. You can read, color, and learn about the various types of clouds by just printing the kids' clouds. The sorts of clouds reader is ideal for students in preschool, pre-kindergarten, first, second, third, and fourth grade.

There are 10 different half pages in total, with each page containing a different type of cloud. Each page of this pack contains the name of the cloud, a picture of the cloud and a small paragraph about the cloud.

These no-prep pages come completely in black and white, and will need to be cut up and stapled together as there are two mini pages on each letter size sheet of paper. The clouds that kids will learn about when completing this book are:

• Altocumulus
• Altostratus
• Cirrocumulus
• Cirrus
• Cumulonimbus
• Cumulus
• Stratocumulus
• Stratus

Small activities like these cloud readers are a hit with young children because they make them feel like adults while also giving them a huge sense of achievement when they finish the pages. Additionally, worksheets for preschoolers, kindergarteners, and toddlers are much cuter than those for older kids.

Whether you are a parent, teacher, homeschooler, daycare provider, or planning a camp – you will love these low prep pages, which children of all ages from toddler, preschool, pre k, to kindergarten, first grade, 2nd grade and more will love to complete! These pages would be great used as part of a science, cloud or weather unit or to help children learn and recognize the different types of clouds that can be found in the sky.

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Looking for a fun and engaging research project?

Our Body Biography Poster features Dr. Jane Goodall! Create a collaborative journey through the life of this pioneering primatologist, conservationist, and humanitarian with our Body Biography Poster, perfect for celebrating environmental awareness and beyond. Perfect project for shared research or Women's History Month!

This collaborative poster provides a visually engaging exploration of Dr. Jane Goodall's extraordinary life, from her groundbreaking research on chimpanzees to her tireless efforts in wildlife conservation and environmental education. Each of the 12 poster sections meticulously captures different facets of Dr. Goodall's life and legacy, including her discoveries in Gombe, advocacy for animal welfare, and global impact on conservation efforts.

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- Students will color and decorate their assigned poster sections, infusing them with creativity and personal expression.

- Options for both lined and unlined poster boxes
- Students can easily attach their poster sections to chart paper or poster board before assembling the final body biography poster.

Inspire curiosity, foster collaboration, and honor the enduring legacy of Dr. Jane Goodall with our Body Biography Poster. An invaluable educational resource for promoting environmental stewardship and inspiring the next generation of conservationists, it brings Dr. Goodall's remarkable story to life in a dynamic and engaging format.

The Arctic!

Geographical web quest which introduces kids to the region of the Earth known as the Arctic. There are 14 web quests(with lots of information in the questions), Did You Know? facts, comprehension questions(including several "thought question"), a teacher page with a number of extension activities, additional links and key.

Great for a Friday activity, before a vacation, or when you are looking for a geography resource.

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2. Exploring the Ocean Blue: A Web quest, will introduce students to our oceans. There are nine informative web questions. Fun Facts, comprehension questions,extension activities and links are also provided as is the key. Can be used as part of a unit on oceans, for Earth Day, World Ocean Day or as an activity for a Friday, before a vacation break or as an end of the year activity. This can be a one day class resource or used for a couple of days depending on whether the activities(creative writing/art work/online simulation games, etc.) are used with the students. There are 9

informative web questions. Fun Facts, comprehension questions,extension activities,links: Let's Explore the Oceans: A Webquest

3. Learn about Jacques Cousteau with this Reader's Theater Script: Oceanographer, photographer,filmmaker, scientist, writer, inventor, Cousteau spent his life studying the oceans and the marine life that lived in the oceans. His books and films on his studies sparked much interest in our oceans and created an awareness about the need for marine conservation. Part of my Ms. Bie Ografee Talk Show Series where Jacques Cousteau is a guest on her talk show and answers questions of her studio audience. There are 10 audience questioners, a Did You Know? section, comprehension questions, a teacher section with extension activities, links and the key.Jacques Cousteau: A Reader's Theater Script

4. Learn about the history of Earth Day and, our planet, EARTH, with this informative web quest. There are 15 web questions as well as comprehension questions and a Did You Know? fun fact section. The teacher page includes extension activities, the key, and additional links.

5. Learn about the history of space with this informative web quest.

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In this product, students will learn how animals obtain energy. They will review vocabulary words and their meanings - ecosystem and organism. Students will learn about the importance of food chains and what each link entails - first link - sun, second link - producers, consumers and how they can be carnivores, herbivores, and omnivores, and what each of those consumers means, students will learn about where they get energy from, students will also label the 1st link, 2nd link, producers, and kinds of consumers on food chains. Students will then look at 4 picture cards. They will look at each card and write how each organism gets its energy. At the end of the product, students will fill out the exit slip that reviews the 1st link, consumers, and producers.

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Natural Disasters US History Interactive Fan Activity Research

Dive into U.S. history with the Natural Disaster in US History Interactive Fan! This engaging educational tool is designed for upper elementary and middle school students. This resource brings a fresh and interactive approach to learning about the most significant natural disasters in American history.

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I used this resource with one of my guided reading groups. They completed the packet as they read the story "I Survived: The Japanese Tsunami, 2011" by Lauren Tarshis. If they finished they could choose from the extra activities. Answer key is included!

Lexile: 650L

Guided Reading Level: R

AR Level: 4.6

AR Quiz Number: 162034

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An engaging way to begin a unit on economics! This fun and hands-on activity will have students explore the important concepts of human needs versus wants through an engaging rocket ship simulation. Students will be vicariously drawn into an emergency situation in which they must collaborate, and agree as to what items they consider as ‘essential’ for their survival on their rocket ship mission to live on a far away planet. An interactive Slide Presentation will help guide the groups on their journey… along with prompting students to delve deeper by examining the broader issues of sustainability, waste, and identifying the main differences between ‘developed’ and ‘developing’ countries.

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• Teacher Reference Guide
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#1. Student Guided Notes & Student Reflection

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This fun and colorful picture sort is ideal for teaching students about animal classifications and groups! This can be used in a center, for small groups, whole class, or independently! Students are asked to sort animal picture cards into the following categories: mammals, birds, fish, insects, and reptiles/amphibians. Can be modified for younger grades (sorting, matching, grouping) and be used in upper grades (classifications, animal groupings, similar characteristics).

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Dive into the fascinating world of aquatic ecosystems, where plants, animals, and microorganisms work together to create a thriving environment! This lesson plan including a hands-on activity invites students to build their own mini ecosystem in a bottle, uncovering the delicate balance that keeps nature in harmony.

Objective from this Lesson Plan: Build a mini aquatic ecosystem in a bottle to explore how plants, animals and the environment interact in nature.

Included Topics within this Material are as follows:

Introduction to Aquatic Ecosystems

Explore the concept of aquatic ecosystems and the relationships between plants, animals and microorganisms. Students learn the balance required for these ecosystems to thrive.

Reading Passage: “Life Underwater: How Ecosystems Work”

A child-friendly reading activity explains how sunlight, plants and organisms contribute to a healthy aquatic environment. Students discover the role of oxygen production, nutrient recycling and balance in ecosystems.

Hands-On Project: Build Your Own Aquatic Ecosystem

Students follow a step-by-step guide to create their own aquatic ecosystems using simple materials. This interactive activity allows them to observe the dynamic relationships within their miniature ecosystems.

Worksheet and Observation Activities

Engage students with activities that reinforce learning. Tasks include labeling their ecosystem diagram, answering observation questions, and completing true/false challenges to solidify their understanding of aquatic systems.

Wrap-Up Discussion

Encourage reflection with questions like “What happens if one part of the ecosystem is missing?” or “Why is sunlight so important?” Students learn to appreciate the delicate balance of nature.

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This lesson plan blends science with creativity, offering a hands-on way to engage students in environmental science. The balance of reading, building, and reflecting keeps young learners curious and motivated. 

Students won’t just build a project—they’ll take home a living lesson in how life works underwater.

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This project goes beyond a simple craft. It:

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• Introduces essential ecological concepts in a fun and approachable way.

• Provides ready-to-use resources to save teachers time.

• Appeals to curious minds with a mix of creativity and science.

Do purchase this, if the following is something you are looking for:

• Engaging science activities for grades 2-5+ (ages 8+).

• Hands-on projects that teach about ecosystems, biodiversity and environmental balance.

• Cross-curricular connections between science, art, and reading comprehension.

• Ready-to-teach materials, including lesson plans, reading passages, worksheets, and discussion prompts.

• A low-prep activity with detailed instructions for teachers.

This resource is designed to inspire curiosity and nurture young scientists while helping teachers simplify their planning.

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• Ideal for Ages: students in elementary schools (age 8+ year olds)

• Teaching Duration: 1 class, depending on depth of exploration

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Protect Our Landforms! Help Florida! Task Look out the window at the landscape of your area – what shapes do you see? Are there mountains? Flat land? Valleys or canyons? Every state has a unique shape. Did you know that the shape of the land around you will change over time? Wind, rain, or even human actions can cause the landforms around us to weather and erode. Sometimes, this is a natural part of the earth’s process. But other times, people can affect the earth by building, developing the land or pollution! Is this happening in your country? It’s up to you to find out how you can help your Florida home. You will be researching the Landforms in Florida, research how it has changed over the past 100 years, and what people are doing today that could hurt it. Then, you’ll create a Public Service Announcement to tell your family and friends how they can help to protect the Landforms in Florida.