4th Grade Biology Activities (by date, oldest first)

This worksheet packet contains 19 pages that can be used to teach the life cycle of a penguin. Your students will learn life cycle vocabulary, penguin body part vocabulary, and can practice writing about the life cycle of a penguin.

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WHAT IS INCLUDED?

• 19-page PDF file
• 12 different activities to learn about and discuss the life cycle of a penguin
• Writing activities
• Cut & paste activities
• 2 make-your-own-book activities
• Penguin-themed word search

HOW IT WORKS

1. Print out the resource in either color, black & white, or both!
2. For the vocabulary worksheets, go over each word related to penguins and their life cycles and discuss what they mean. Then complete the worksheets.
3. Discuss the meaning of "life cycle" and tell the students about the life cycle of a penguin.
4. Using the writing worksheets, students can write 3-8 sentences about the life cycle of a penguin.
5. The mini-book worksheets can be used to go further into learning about the habitat and diet of a penguin.
6. The word search can be used for a quiet independent activity or a fun way for the students to work together.

WHO IS IT FOR?

• Elementary School Teachers: You'll love this as a resource to discuss the life cycle of a penguin and all the vocabulary that goes with it.
• Homeschooling Parents: This life cycle of a penguin packet has a variety of worksheets and activities to keep your child engaged.

FEATURES

• Each page is 8.5" x 11", but you can adjust this in your printer settings.

This animal research packet allows students to research and learn about jaguars. There are several informational pages included in this packet, as well as several animal report options.

What is Included:

• Jaguar informational poster
• What I know, want to know and learned page
• Jaguars can, are, have page
• Jaguar important fact cards
• Jaguar informational reading
• Comprehension questions for the comprehension passage
• Special Adaptation Cards
• Animal Research Recording Page
• Animal Research Flip Book Template
• Research Paper Writing Pages
• Research Poster Board Templates

Halloween Time! Bats are mysterious, fascinating and a bit scary. So, kids will love to learn more about them and to see how they live.

This packet of resources includes:

• Two-page Activity Set (Batty About Bats): with large crossword about characteristics of bats; idioms that relate to bats; second crossword about bat echolocation; fill-in puzzle about the benefits of bats; and true-false puzzle with bat facts.
• Word Search Puzzle – with 40 vocabulary words that reinforce words used in the Activity Set

FREE BONUSES

• Bat Life Cycle Poster – with original drawings and explanations
• Bat Ultrasound Poster – with graph and explanation of how bats "see" with sound
• Bat Flight Poster – with photos of Carlsbad Caverns, NM, and the amazing nightly bat flight
• Cavern and Bat Poster – with photos and original art (featuring Luray Caverns, VA)
• Famous Bats Poster – featuring the Vampire Bat and Golden-Crowned Flying Fox
• How Bats Help Humans Photo – intended for sharing on a screen (it is a very dark photo, so it might be difficult to print), this shows a bat pollinating a plant in the desert, a beautiful photo of nature

Looking for a fun way to help your students master Unicellular and Multicellular Organisms? Look no further! This 8 question vocabulary scramble and 15 question Google Slides drag and drop sorting activity can be easily uploaded into Google Classroom or printed to use with journals in a cut and glue activity. The 4 question reading comprehension passage allows students to gain further insight and check for understanding with written response questions. The 20 question Google Form quick check can be used for a grade to assess whether your students mastered the skill. This resource follows NC Standard Course of Study Science Standard LS.5.1

What's included:

• 8 question Google Slides vocabulary scramble activity with definition page (printable and digital)
• 15 question Google Slides drag and drop activity (printable and digital)
• Reading comprehension passage with 4 short answer questions
• 20 question Google Form quick check assessment

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• Body Systems and Cells Task Cards
• Body Systems Sort Activity and Quiz
• Is It Made of Cells Sort Activity and Quiz
• Levels of Organization in the Human Body Sort Activity and Quiz
• Human Body Systems BUNDLE! Includes everything

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• Inherited vs. Acquired Traits Activity
• Chemical vs. Physical Change Activity
• Conductors vs. Insulators Activity
• Abiotic vs. Biotic Activity
• 5th Grade Science Task Card Bundle
• 5th Grade Science EOG Review Task Cards

Looking for a fun way to help your students learn Levels of Organization within the Human Body? Look no further! Start off with a 6 Google Slide presentation covering definitions and examples, perfect for a whole group lesson! Then have your students practice with a 15 question Google Slides drag and drop sorting activity that can be easily uploaded into Google Classroom or printed to use with journals in a cut and glue activity. Lastly, check your student's understanding with a 10 question Google Form quiz! This resource follows NC Standard Course of Study Science Standard LS.5.1, but I think it could work well in other grades too!

What's included:

• 6 Google Slide presentation with definitions and examples
• 15 question Google Slides drag and drop activity (printable and digital)
• 10 question Google Form quick check assessment

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• Body Systems and Cells Task Cards
• Body Systems Sort Activity and Quiz
• Is It Made of Cells Sort Activity and Quiz
• Unicellular vs. Multicellular Sort Activity and Quiz
• Human Body Systems BUNDLE! Includes everything

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• Ecosystems Bundle!
• Human Body Systems and Cells Bundle!
• 5th Grade Science EOG Review Task Cards

Looking for a fun way to help your students master Terrestrial and Aquatic Ecosystems? Look no further! Start off with a 25 Google Slide presentation covering definitions and examples, perfect for a whole group lesson! Then have your students practice with a 12 question Google Slides drag and drop sorting activity that can be easily uploaded into Google Classroom or printed to use with journals in a cut and glue activity. Lastly, check your student's understanding with a 10 question Google Form quick check! This product was created for 5th grade, but I think it could work well in other grades too!

What's included:

• 25 Google Slides presentation covering definitions and examples
• 12 question Google Slides drag and drop activity (printable and digital)
• 10 question Google Form quick check assessment

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• Inherited vs. Acquired Traits Activity
• Chemical vs. Physical Change Activity
• Conductors vs. Insulators Activity
• Abiotic vs. Biotic Activity
• 5th Grade Science Task Card Bundle
• 5th Grade Science EOG Review Task Cards

Looking for a fun way to help your students master Abiotic and Biotic Factors? Look no further! Start off with a 25 Google Slide presentation covering definitions and examples, perfect for a whole group lesson! Then have your students practice with a 15 question Google Slides drag and drop sorting activity that can be easily uploaded into Google Classroom or printed to use with journals in a cut and glue activity. Lastly, check your student's understanding with a 10 question Google Form quick check! This resource follows NC Standard Course of Study Science Standard LS.5.3

What's included:

• 25 Google Slides presentation covering definitions and examples
• 15 question Google Slides drag and drop activity (printable and digital)
• 10 question Google Form quick check assessment

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• Heredity and Genetics Worksheets
• Heredity and Genetics Task Cards
• Heredity and Genetics BUNDLE!

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• Chemical vs. Physical Change Activity
• Conductors vs. Insulators Activity
• Abiotic vs. Biotic Activity
• 5th Grade Science Task Card Bundle
• 5th Grade Science EOG Review Task Cards

Looking for a fun way to help your students master Producers, Consumers, and Decomposers? Look no further! Start off with a 26 Google Slide presentation covering definitions and examples, perfect for a whole group lesson! Then have your students practice with an 8 question vocabulary sort and 15 question Google Slides drag and drop sorting activity that can be easily uploaded into Google Classroom or printed to use with journals in a cut and glue activity. Lastly, check your student's understanding with a 20 question Google Form quiz! This resource was created for 5th grade, but I think it could work well in other grades too!

What's included:

• 26 Google Slide presentation with definitions and examples
• 8 question vocabulary scramble activity with definition page (printable and digital)
• 15 question Google Slides drag and drop activity (printable and digital)
• 20 question Google Form quick check assessment

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• Inherited vs. Acquired Traits Activity
• Chemical vs. Physical Change Activity
• Conductors vs. Insulators Activity
• Abiotic vs. Biotic Activity
• 5th Grade Science Task Card Bundle
• 5th Grade Science EOG Review Task Cards

Looking for a fun way to help your students master Abiotic and Biotic Factors? Look no further! Start off with a 25 Google Slide presentation covering definitions and examples, perfect for a whole group lesson! Then have your students practice with a 15 question Google Slides drag and drop sorting activity that can be easily uploaded into Google Classroom or printed to use with journals in a cut and glue activity. Lastly, check your student's understanding with a 20 question Google Form quick check! This product was created for 5th grade, but I think it could work well in other grades too!

What's included:

• 25 Google Slides presentation covering definitions and examples
• 15 question Google Slides drag and drop activity (printable and digital)
• 20 question Google Form quick check assessment

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• Inherited vs. Acquired Traits Activity
• Chemical vs. Physical Change Activity
• Conductors vs. Insulators Activity
• 5th Grade Science Task Card Bundle
• 5th Grade Science EOG Review Task Cards

Looking for a fun way to help your students master Inherited Traits and Acquired Traits? Look no further! Start off with a 25 Google Slide presentation covering definitions and examples, perfect for a whole group lesson! Then have your students practice with an 8 question vocabulary sort and 15 question Google Slides drag and drop sorting activity that can be easily uploaded into Google Classroom or printed to use with journals in a cut and glue activity. Lastly, check your student's understanding with a 20 question Google Form quiz! This resource follows NC Standard Course of Study Science Standard LS.5.3.2

What's included:

• 25 Google Slides presentation covering definitions and examples
• 8 question vocabulary scramble activity with definition page (printable and digital)
• 15 question Google Slides drag and drop activity (printable and digital)
• 20 question Google Form quick check assessment

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• Instincts vs. Learned Behaviors Mini Lesson
• Heredity and Genetics Worksheets
• Heredity and Genetics Task Cards
• Heredity and Genetics BUNDLE!

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• Chemical vs. Physical Change Activity
• Conductors vs. Insulators Activity
• Abiotic vs. Biotic Activity
• 5th Grade Science Task Card Bundle
• 5th Grade Science EOG Review Task Cards

Looking for a fun way to help your students master Human Body Systems? Look no further! This 8 question vocabulary scramble and 30 question Google Slides drag and drop sorting activity can be easily uploaded into Google Classroom or printed to use with journals in a cut and glue activity. The 20 question Google Form quick check can be used for a grade to assess whether your students mastered the skill. This resource follows NC Standard Course of Study Science Standard LS.5.1, but I think it could work well in other grades too!

What's included:

• 8 question vocabulary scramble activity with definition page (printable and digital)
• 30 question Google Slides drag and drop activity (printable and digital)
• 20 question Google Form quick check assessment

Body Systems covered:

• Skeletal System
• Muscular System
• Circulatory System
• Respiratory System
• Digestive System
• Nervous System

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• Body Systems and Cells Task Cards
• Is It Made of Cells Sort Activity and Quiz
• Unicellular vs. Multicellular Sort Activity and Quiz
• Levels of Organization in the Human Body Sort Activity and Quiz
• Human Body Systems BUNDLE! Includes everything

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• Inherited vs. Acquired Traits Activity
• Chemical vs. Physical Change Activity
• Conductors vs. Insulators Activity
• Abiotic vs. Biotic Activity
• 5th Grade Science Task Card Bundle
• 5th Grade Science EOG Review Task Cards

Looking for a fun way to help your students master Major Biomes? Look no further! This 24 question Google Slides drag and drop sorting activity can be easily uploaded into Google Classroom or printed to use with journals in a cut and glue activity. The 10 question Google Form quick check can be used for a grade to assess whether your students mastered the skill. This product was created for 5th grade, but I think it could work well in other grades too!

What's included:

• 24 question Google Slides drag and drop activity (printable and digital)
• 10 question Google Form quick check assessment

Biomes covered:

• Oceans
• Lakes/Ponds
• Estuaries
• Rainforest
• Grasslands
• Deciduous Forest

Students will sort:

• A description of the biome
• A picture of the biome
• Plants found in the biome
• Animals found in the biome

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• Inherited vs. Acquired Traits Activity
• Chemical vs. Physical Change Activity
• Conductors vs. Insulators Activity
• Abiotic vs. Biotic Activity
• 5th Grade Science Task Card Bundle
• 5th Grade Science EOG Review Task Cards

Looking for a fun way to introduce Cells to your students? Look no further! Start off with a 25 Google Slide presentation covering definitions and examples, perfect for a whole group lesson! Then have your students practice with a 15 question Google Slides drag and drop sorting activity that can be easily uploaded into Google Classroom or printed to use with journals in a cut and glue activity. Lastly, check your student's understanding with a 20 question Google Form quick check! This resource follows NC Standard Course of Study Science Standard LS.5.1, but I think it could work well in other grades too!

What's included:

• 25 Google Slides presentation covering definitions and examples
• 15 question Google Slides drag and drop activity (printable and digital)
• 20 question Google Form quick check assessment

Are you looking for more LS.5.1 resources? Check out what I have below!

• Body Systems Task Cards
• Body Systems Sort Activity and Quiz
• Unicellular vs. Multicellular Sort Activity and Quiz
• Levels of Organization in the Human Body Sort Activity and Quiz
• Human Body Systems BUNDLE! Includes everything

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• Weather Bundle!
• Ecosystems Bundle!
• 5th Grade Science EOG Review Task Cards

Looking for a fun way to help your students master Herbivores, Carnivores, and Omnivores? Look no further! Start off with a 26 Google Slide presentation covering definitions and examples, perfect for a whole group lesson! Then have your students practice with an 8 question vocabulary sort and 16 question Google Slides drag and drop sorting activity that can be easily uploaded into Google Classroom or printed to use with journals in a cut and glue activity. Lastly, check your student's understanding with a 10 question Google Form quiz!

What's included:

• 26 Google Slide presentation with definitions and examples
• 8 question Google Slides vocabulary scramble activity with definition page (printable and digital)
• 16 question Google Slides drag and drop activity (printable and digital)
• 10 question Google Form quick check assessment

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• Inherited vs. Acquired Traits Activity
• Chemical vs. Physical Change Activity
• Conductors vs. Insulators Activity
• Abiotic vs. Biotic Activity
• 5th Grade Science Task Card Bundle
• 5th Grade Science EOG Review Task Cards

North Carolina 5th Grade Science Teachers, this is for you! Are you looking for a fun way to help your students be successful in 5th Grade Science? Look no further! This year long mega bundle has everything you need to help your students master each 5th Grade Science standard!

This bundle was created to align with the new 2023 North Carolina Standard Course of Study Science Standards (implemented 2024) and is regularly updated with new resources! Get it now before the price increases!

What's included:

• 118 Science Vocabulary Word Wall Cards
• 25 Review Worksheets/Study Guides (four per unit)
• 18 Digital Activities covering different science topics
• 18 Google Form Assessments covering different science topics
• 6 Task Card Sets (one per unit)- printable and Google Form version
• 6 Interactive Jeopardy Games in Google Slides (one per unit)
• 6 Color by Code Vocabulary Activities (one per unit)
• 6 Vocabulary Crossword Puzzles (one per unit)
• 4 Spiral Review Task Card Sets- printable and Google Form version
• 20 Day Spiral Review EOG Countdown resource with 5 EOG Style Word Problems per day
• Freebie!- 10 EOG Review Worksheets (8 problems per day)

Looking for a fun way to help your students master multiple 5th grade Ecosystems topics? Look no further! This resource aligns with North Carolina Standard Course of Study Science Standard LS.5.2

What's included:

• 20 Ecosystems Vocabulary Word Wall Cards
• Abiotic vs. Biotic Mini Lesson-- Google Slides Presentation, Sorting Activity, and Google Form Quiz
• Terrestrial and Aquatic Ecosystems Mini Lesson-- Google Slides Presentation, Sorting Activity, and Google Form Quiz
• Herbivores, Carnivores, and Omnivores Mini Lesson-- Google Slides Presentation, Sorting Activity, Vocabulary Activity, and Google Form Quiz
• Major Biomes Sorting Activity and Google Form Quiz
• Producer, Consumer, or Decomposer Mini Lesson-- Google Slides Presentation, Sorting Activity, Vocabulary Activity, and Google Form Quiz
• 4 Ecosystems Review Worksheets (use as a study guide, homework, etc.)
• 24 Ecosystems Cumulative Review Task Cards and Google Form
• Ecosystems Review Digital Jeopardy Game

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• Weather Bundle!
• Human Body Systems Bundle!
• Matter Bundle!
• Genetics Bundle!
• 5th Grade Science EOG Review Task Cards

Looking for a fun way to help your students master 5th Grade Human Body Systems? Look no further! This resource aligns with North Carolina Standard Course of Study Science Standard LS.5.1

What's included:

• 22 Human Body Systems Vocabulary Word Wall Cards
• Human Body Systems (skeletal, muscular, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, and nervous) Google Slides drag and drop activity, vocabulary scramble and definition page, and Google Form assessment
• Levels of Organization in the Human Body Google Slides presentation, drag and drop activity, and Google Form quiz
• 4 Human Body Systems Review Worksheets (use as a study guide, homework, etc.)
• 24 Body Systems Cumulative Review Task Cards and Google Form
• Human Body Systems Review Digital Jeopardy Game

Looking for more 5th Grade Science resources?

• 5th Grade Science EOG Review Task Cards and Google Forms
• 5th Grade Science EOG Review Worksheets
• 5th Grade Science Digital EOG Review Daily Countdown
• 5th Grade Science Unit Study Guides
• 5th Grade Science Unit Task Cards

Looking for a fun way to help your students master specific topics aligned with the new 2023 5th grade North Carolina Standard Course of Study Science Standards (implemented Fall 2024)? Look no further!

This bundle includes 18 5th Grade science topics. Each topic has an activity that can be easily uploaded into Google Classroom or printed to use with journals in a cut and glue activity, and a Google Form quick check that can be used for a grade to assess whether your students mastered the skill. Most topics also include an interactive Google Slides presentation-- perfect for whole group!

Topics included:

• Human Body Systems
• Introduction to Cells- Is It Made of Cells?
• Levels of Organization in the Human Body
• Inherited vs. Acquired Traits
• Instincts vs. Learned Behaviors
• Weather Fronts
• Weather Tools and Instruments
• Cloud Types
• Water Cycle
• Chemical Change vs. Physical Change
• Solids, Liquids, and Gasses
• Conductors vs. Insulators
• Abiotic vs. Biotic
• Producers, Consumers, and Decomposers
• Herbivores, Carnivores, and Omnivores
• Terrestrial vs. Aquatic Biomes
• Major Biomes
• Distance, Speed, and Time Practice Worksheets
• *Freebie!* Weather Review Study Guide

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• 5th Grade Science Task Card Bundle
• 5th Grade Science EOG Review Task Cards

Looking for a fun way to help your students master 5th Grade Heredity and Genetics topics? Look no further! This resource aligns with North Carolina Standard Course of Study Science Standard LS.5.3

What's included:

• 10 Heredity and Genetics Vocabulary Word Wall Cards
• Inherited vs. Acquired Traits Mini Lesson-- Google Slides Presentation, Sorting Activity, Vocabulary Activity, and Google Form Quiz
• Instincts vs. Learned Behaviors Mini Lesson-- Google Slides Presentation, Sorting Activity, and Google Form Quiz
• 4 Heredity and Genetics Review Worksheets (use as a study guide, homework, etc.)
• 24 Genetics and Heredity Cumulative Review Task Cards and Google Form
• Heredity and Genetics Review Digital Jeopardy Game
• Heredity and Genetics Self-Checking Digital Game

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• Weather Bundle!
• Ecosystems Bundle!
• Matter Bundle!
• Human Body Systems Bundle!
• 5th Grade Science EOG Review Task Cards

Explore the unique ecosystem of the tundra with our All About Tundra Word Search! This engaging activity is designed for students in grades K-6, allowing them to discover the fascinating wildlife, plants, and environmental characteristics of this incredible biome. From caribou to permafrost, this word search makes learning fun while helping students enhance their vocabulary, spelling, and critical thinking skills.

Perfect for classroom activities, early finishers, or as an enjoyable homework assignment, this resource brings the tundra to life in an interactive way!

What’s Included:

• 4 unique word search puzzles focusing on tundra wildlife, plants, climate, and ecosystem.
• Words ranging from 3 to 12 letters, suitable for various grade levels.
• Complete answer key for easy checking and independent work.

Why This Resource is Ideal for Your Classroom:

The All About Tundra Word Search offers an exciting way for students to learn about one of Earth's most unique environments while building essential language skills. Featuring terms related to tundra wildlife, plants, and more, this resource sparks interest and curiosity about the natural world.

How to Use This Resource:

• Classroom Activity: A fun addition to lessons on biomes, ecology, or environmental science.
• Early Finishers: An engaging challenge for students who complete their tasks early.
• Homework Assignment: A themed activity to reinforce classroom learning about tundra ecosystems.
• No-Prep Substitute Plans: A ready-to-go resource for substitute teachers.

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