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Lesson Plans - 5th Grade

Exploring Plate Boundaries with Seismic Data

In this exercise, students will learn about the various types of plate boundaries, investigate well-known examples of some of these boundaries, and then apply what you’ve learned to East Africa to determine the most likely cause of seismicity in this area of the world.

Earthquakes and Volcanoes

This lesson asks them to compare maps of plate tectonics with population density maps and to analyze what these maps imply about the relationship between population and seismic hazards

Winter Olympics

Students will be participating in different Winter Olympic events.

Winter Olympics History Year by Year

Students create charts showing historical statistics about the Winter Olympic Games.

Challenge Exercises: Pre-Algebra

To solve 10 additional problems that challenge students’ understanding of pre-algebra. Problems are drawn from real-life situations. To hone students’ problem-solving skills.