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This is a focused assessment perfect for most state standards. It focused on rotation and revolution and the effects of those movements. It also emphasizes Earth's place in our Solar System. Brief generalizations about the inner and outer planets are also assessed. It requires students to apply their knowledge to situations. Great as a review before the state tests or as an assessment within the Earth, Moon and Sun unit.

Combine science standards with research skills by having students research the effects of invasive species on an ecosystem. Students research and chose an invasive species to study. Included are structured directions for students with probing questions. A sample research paper to edit and make better with students. A simple scoring rubric based on a 3,2,1 scale for both teachers and students to use. The assignment has enough structure for students who need support, yet enough flexibility fo

Great introduction for food chains and roles of organisms. Touches on terms such as producers, consumers, and decomposers. Students are lead to 3 websites and required to write their thinking down as evidence.

15 point google quiz. All multiple choice self grading except last question (but you can adjust or quickly grade that question only). Covers roles of organisms, food webs and energy pyramids. Addresses removing organisms and how it affect the food web. Also touches on energy loss and levels in an energy pyramid.

My students love putting their knowledge to use in this fun wrap up activity on ecosystems. Working cooperatively, they create board games about various topics learned in our fifth grade life science unit. Combined with the idea of reducing and reusing waste, they get creative in bringing home materials from home. If you happen to have a document camera, we've also created short youtube videos demonstrating how to play the game.