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Impacts on Ecosystems Activities for 5th Grade Science

The resources below will provide students a comprehensive understanding of the impacts on ecosystems. All of the following lessons are also included in the Kesler Science Membership.

5E Lessons

Lessons

The Impacts on Ecosystems 5E Lesson includes materials for every "E" phase, including the Impacts on Ecosystems Station Lab for Exploration and an interactive PowerPoint with digital INB templates for Explanation.

The lesson also includes introduction materials for Engagement, student-choice project ideas for Elaboration, and assessments for Evaluation.

After completing the Impacts on Ecosystems 5E Lesson, students will be able to predict the effects of changes in ecosystems caused by living organisms, including humans, such as the overpopulation of grazers or the building of highways.

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Essential Questions and Standards

Below are the essential questions and standards associated with the lessons and activities included in the impacts on ecosystems unit. This topic is only one of many 5th grade science topics included in the Kesler Science Membership.

Essential Questions
  • How does changing one part of an ecosystem change the whole ecosystem?
  • What can humans do to help conserve and protect ecosystems?
Standards
  • 5.9 C - Predict the effects of changes in ecosystems caused by living organisms, including humans, such as the overpopulation of grazers or the building of highways
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