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Standard 5-LS2

5-LS2 - Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics

Grade(s): 5

Subject(s): Science

Year: 2021

Content Type
Inside the Penguin Habitat | Zoo Minutes

Interactive

Grades

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Inside the Penguin Habitat | Zoo Minutes
Explore the penguin habitat in 360 degrees. Discover interactive hotspots featuring feeding, vocalizations, nesting, identification bands, habitat features and more.
Penguin Trivia Quiz | Zoo Minutes

Interactive

Grades

  • Kindergarten
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Penguin Trivia Quiz | Zoo Minutes
Put your penguin knowledge to the test! Explore what you learned about penguin adaptations, behaviors, habitats and animal care.
Penguin Research Guide 3-5

Document

Grades

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Penguin Research Guide 3-5
This penguin research guide is intended for grades 3-5 to use while exploring penguins and their habitats.
Penguin Book List

Document

Grades

  • Kindergarten
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Penguin Book List
Episode 1
List of fiction and nonfiction books that can be used in the classroom
Penguin 360° | Zoo Minutes 360

Video

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  • Pre K
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Penguin 360° | Zoo Minutes 360
Get a new perspective on penguins with a 360-degree look inside their habitat. See king and southern rockhopper penguins up close while exploring the spaces where they swim, rest and receive care...
Penguin | Zoo Minutes

Video

Grades

  • Pre K
  • Kindergarten
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Penguin | Zoo Minutes
Get to know the king and southern rockhopper penguins at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden. Discover the adaptations, behaviors and animal care that help these remarkable birds thrive on land and in the water...
Comparing Two Amazing Penguins (Grades 3 - 5)

Lesson

Grades

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Comparing Two Amazing Penguins (Grades 3 - 5)

In this lesson, grades 3–5 students investigate how King and Rockhopper penguins' different traits each help them survive in a shared, sub-Antarctic environment. Students begin with a prediction about...

Mosses and Lichens | What's Wild!

Video

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Mosses and Lichens | What's Wild!
Ancient Architects of the Forest Hidden in the shaded corners of forests, draped across stone, and even tucked into city sidewalks, mosses and lichens quietly shape the world around us. These ancient...
Kingsnake Journal Entry | Coastal Kingdom Adult Alligators | Coastal Kingdom

Video

Grades

  • Kindergarten
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Adult Alligators | Coastal Kingdom
This Coastal Kingdom episode explores adult alligators in their natural environment, showcasing their behaviors, adaptations, and ecological roles. It highlights how they coexist with other wildlife...
Four-Toed Salamander | What's Wild

Video

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Four-Toed Salamander | What's Wild
In the serene, verdant corners of South Carolina’s wetlands, a microcosm of life unfolds. Here, numerous amphibian species rely on the abundance of moist conditions and rich vegetation including a...
Salt Marsh Ecosystem

Lesson

Grades

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Salt Marsh Ecosystem

This lesson will explore the Civil War battle of Secessionville and its connection to the unique ecosystem of the Carolina coast's salt marshes. Students will analyze the importance of these marshes...

Exploring the Role of Mushrooms in Matter Movement

Lesson

Grades

  • 5
Exploring the Role of Mushrooms in Matter Movement

Objective: Students will develop a model to describe the movement of matter among plants, animals, decomposers (specifically mushrooms), and the environment. By the end of the lesson, students will...

Circle of Life

Lesson

Grades

  • 5
Circle of Life

Standard: 5-LS2-1. Develop a model to describe the movement of matter among plants, animals, decomposers, and the environment. Students will create a visual that completely explains the role of...

Spider Lily Trivia Quiz - Teacher Resource | What's Wild

Document

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Spider Lily Trivia Quiz - Teacher Resource | What's Wild
The Catawba River is home to one of the most beloved aquatic flowers in the state. The Rocky Shoals Spider Lily is a unique plant species that requires a special environment to thrive. Unfortunately...
Spider Lily Trivia Quiz | What's Wild

Interactive

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Spider Lily Trivia Quiz | What's Wild
The Catawba River is home to one of the most beloved aquatic flowers in the state. The Rocky Shoals Spider Lily is a unique plant species that requires a special environment to thrive. Unfortunately...
Spider Lily | What's Wild

Video

Grades

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Spider Lily | What's Wild
The Catawba River is home to one of the most beloved aquatic flowers in the state. The Rocky Shoals Spider Lily is a unique plant species that requires a special environment to thrive. Unfortunately...
Coastal Birds Trivia Quiz - Teacher Resource | What's Wild

Document

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  • Higher Education
Coastal Birds Trivia Quiz - Teacher Resource | What's Wild
South Carolina's 187 miles of coastline offer a diverse array of ecosystems and habitats. A fascinating tapestry of bird life flourishes in this abundant and vibrant habitat, but not without its own...
Bats Trivia Quiz - Teacher Resource | What's Wild

Document

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Bats Trivia Quiz - Teacher Resource | What's Wild
South Carolina is home to an astonishing array of bat species. As silent guardians of the night, they play a pivotal role in maintaining the balance of ecosystems and providing a natural pest control...
American Bison Trivia Quiz | What's Wild

Interactive

Grades

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American Bison Trivia Quiz | What's Wild
Existing for half a million years, bison have been a symbol of wild America. These resilient creatures were on the verge of extinction but despite all odds, they have survived. Although it may seem...
Turkey Vultures

Video

Grades

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Turkey Vultures
One of twenty-six North American raptors, turkey vultures are scavengers that can be found in almost any habitat, from coasts to deserts to plains. Learn about the misunderstood Turkey Vulture, their...