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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 2.07. Discuss and analyze how humans influence erosion and deposition in local communities, including school grounds, as a result of:

  • Clearing land.
  • Planting vegetation.
  • Building dams.

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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)
Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science
If a tree falls in the forest...
Students will explore the role that forests play in their own lives by listing everyday products made from trees. Then students will research and categorize less common products that may be less familiar to them. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Science)
Provided by: National Geographic
The garden
In this Xpeditions lesson, students explore the virtual exhibit, “The Garden”. After the teacher explains that students will learn about the impact human actions have on a variety of areas in the world, they navigate their way through the exhibit... (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 English Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies)
Provided by: Xpeditions