Standard Course of Study :: Science

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Clarification Writing-What Could I Add to the NC Zoo: Students will apply their knowledge of clarification writing and address "What Animal or Plant Would You Add to the NC Zoo." Students must research their plant or animal to determine if the zoo ecosystem could support the species. In addition, the student must provide reasons and explanations to support their choice. This is a follow-up activity to a unit of study on ecosystems/biomes.; Format: lesson plan (grade 5 English Language Arts and Science); By Connie Johnson.

Ecosystem problem solving: Students will apply their knowledge of ecosystems and the interdependence of plants and animals to creatively solve problems.; Format: lesson plan (grade 5 English Language Arts and Science); By Kelley Turner.

A Virtual Scavenger Hunt At The Zoo!: Students will go on a scavenger hunt at the San Diego Zoo to find current information concerning the zoo.; Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Information Skills and Science); By Ann Jenkins.

A Visit to a North Carolina Aquarium: Students will visit the website for the North Carolina Aquariums and choose one aquarium to visit. They will gather the information requested on the worksheet as if their family made an imaginary trip to the chosen aquarium. They will use this information to write a story about their imaginary trip.; Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Computer Technology Skills and Science); By Linda Murray.

Animal adaptations: Students participate in classroom discussions about animals. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 4–5 English Language Arts and Science); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Antarctica: A cold desert ecosystem: Students will construct a rough map of Antarctic ecosystems and explore relationships among the creatures that populate them. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Science); Provider: National Geographic

Changing with the tide: Students will learn about and act out the functions of the salt marsh habitat. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Science); Provider: National Geographic

Crane Cam: Conservation and community: In this Xpeditions lesson, students examine the intended and unintended consequences of human environmental intervention. They study crane activity in the Platte River Valley and research the effects of human intervention on bird populations. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 4–5 Science); Provider: National Geographic

Crane Cam: Conservation and economics: In this Xpeditions lesson, students examine the intended and unintended consequences of human environmental intervention. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Science); Provider: National Geographic

Create a wetland scene: Students will learn about the different types of freshwater wetlands, and the factors that threaten their health. Finally, they will study specific examples of wetland areas of the U.S. and what is being done to protect them. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Science and ); Provider: National Geographic

Design a regional "eco park": In this Xpeditions lesson, students use the Internet to find out about the plants and animals that live in their local area. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Science and Social Studies); Provider: National Geographic

Eco-Cycle: Finding the parts of an ecosystem: This lesson from Xpeditions uses the Eco-Cycle Station in National Geographic's Xpedition Hall to introduce students to ecosystems in Hawaii, as well as the plants and animals that make up the ecosystems. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Science); Provider: National Geographic

Introducing biodiversity: In this Science NetLinks lesson, students use online resources to identify the basic components necessary for biodiversity and the critical and countless benefits of habitats, as well as the serious present and future threats to their ongoing existence. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 Science); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Leopard seals and penguins: A delicate balance: In this lesson from Xpeditions, students consider the factors that could contribute to the disruption of the delicate balance between leopard seals and penguins in the Antarctic. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Science); Provider: National Geographic

Life in a drop of pond water: In this Science NetLinks lesson, the second in a two-part series on microorganisms, students observe microscopic organisms found in pond water using a hand lens, 30x magnification, and 100x magnification. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Science); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Mark Twain's cave: Students will learn about the cave described in Mark Twain's famous novel, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. They will read a passage from the book and learn about how the cave has been used throughout history, using the Internet to learn about the science of the real cave. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Science); Provider: National Geographic

Paperbag paleontology: Cornell Paleontologist John Chiment enlists the aid of younger school children in sorting through materials collected at a dig site and, in the process, demonstrates that anyone can “do science.” (Learn more); Format: activity (grade K–5 Science); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Preservation issues: Competing interests: In this Xpeditions lesson, students learn about National Geographic Emerging Explorer Mark Olson's efforts to identify extinct or nearly extinct plants and consider the issues surrounding conservation efforts in a variety of contexts. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Science and English Language Arts); Provider: National Geographic

Red Maple takeover: In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear about the growing preponderance of Red Maples in forests of the eastern United States. (Learn more); Format: activity (grade 3 and 5 Science); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Social trade-offs: The purpose of this lesson, from Science NetLinks, is to make and evaluate decisions by weighing the benefits and drawbacks of each alternative. In the lesson, students practice the skill of decision-making through role-playing. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 Science); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science