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K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Science — Grade 5

Goal 2: The learner will make observations and conduct investigations to build an understanding of landforms.

Objective 2.06. Identify and use models, maps, and aerial photographs as ways of representing landforms.

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We’re in the process of aligning our content for students to the Standard Course of Study. As we do, you’ll find it here.

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Aligned lesson plans

Resources on the web

Ocean exploration museum
In this lesson, from Xpeditions, students become familiar with ocean research, including hydrothermal vents and historical shipwrecks. They learn about the work of deep-sea explorer Robert Ballard and hypothesize about what they might find in the ocean. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Science)
Provided by: National Geographic
How was the Grand Canyon formed?
In this Xpeditions lesson, students learn about how the Grand Canyon was formed, focusing on how the process of erosion enabled its rock layers to be deposited. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 3 and 5 Science and Social Studies)
Provided by: National Geographic
The geography of ascent
Students will explore what it would be like to climb one of the Seven Summits, the highest mountains on each continent. They will become familiar with the world's biomes and learn that biomes change not only with latitude but also with elevation. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Science)
Provided by: 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)
Provided by: National Geographic