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Living vs Nonliving Activities for 5th Grade Science

The resources below will provide students a comprehensive understanding of living vs nonliving. All of the following lessons are also included in the Kesler Science Membership.

The Living vs Nonliving 5E Lesson includes materials for every "E" phase, including the Living vs Nonliving 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 Living vs Nonliving 5E Lesson, students will be able to observe the way organisms live and survive in their ecosystem by interacting with the living and nonliving components.

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Essential Questions and Standards

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

Essential Questions
  • What are the living and nonliving parts of an ecosystem?
  • How do organisms depend on their environment for survival?
Standards
  • 5.9 A - Observe the way organisms live and survive in their ecosystem by interacting with the living and nonliving components

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