Organisms (classification - animals & plants)
Children's Books
Elements in Living Organisms. By Suzanne Slade. (2007). 24p. Rosen Classroom, (978-1404221710). Gr. 3-5.Introduces the elements and compounds that are found in or used by living organisms, such as water, oxygen, and carbon dioxide.
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Are You Living? A Song About Living and Nonliving Things. By Laura Purdie Salas. Illus. by Viviana Garofoli. (2009). 24p. Picture Window Books, (978-1404853027). Gr. K-5.
In addition to the lyrics—which list the qualities of living organisms and the needs of plants, animals, and humans—the text also offers fact boxes with more advanced information.
In addition to the lyrics—which list the qualities of living organisms and the needs of plants, animals, and humans—the text also offers fact boxes with more advanced information.
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Interdependence of Organisms and Environments. By Isaac Nadeau. (2006). 24p. Powerkids Pr, (978-1404228191). Gr. 3-5.
Learn about food chains, evolution, natural selection and more in this overview of organisms in the environment. Includes full-color photographs, glossary, index and web sites.
Learn about food chains, evolution, natural selection and more in this overview of organisms in the environment. Includes full-color photographs, glossary, index and web sites.
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The Great Kapok Tree: A Tale of the Amazon Rain Forest. By Lynne Cherry. Illus. by author. (2000). 40p. Sandpiper, (978-0152026141). Gr. 4-5.
This is a great cross-curriculum book for science and language arts (per The Power of Picture Books in Teaching Math, Science, and Social Studies (pages 161-162)). One day, a man exhausts himself trying to chop down a giant kapok tree. While he sleeps, the forest’s residents, including a child from the Yanomamo tribe, whisper in his ear about the importance of trees and how “all living things depend on one another” . . . and it works.
This is a great cross-curriculum book for science and language arts (per The Power of Picture Books in Teaching Math, Science, and Social Studies (pages 161-162)). One day, a man exhausts himself trying to chop down a giant kapok tree. While he sleeps, the forest’s residents, including a child from the Yanomamo tribe, whisper in his ear about the importance of trees and how “all living things depend on one another” . . . and it works.
Web Sites for Kids
SOLpass - Organism Activities
Students explore terms, concepts, and various aspects about organisms (kingdoms, vertebrates/invertebrates, vascular/nonvascular) through multiple games.
BrainPOP - Organisms, aka Diversity of Life
BrainPop offers a videos (and other resources) about living things, ie. organisms.
Five Kingdoms Webquest
Students complete the webquest for a complete overview of essential knowledge on the kingdoms.
Classification Website
The site allows students to look at classification in various ways.
Students explore terms, concepts, and various aspects about organisms (kingdoms, vertebrates/invertebrates, vascular/nonvascular) through multiple games.
BrainPOP - Organisms, aka Diversity of Life
BrainPop offers a videos (and other resources) about living things, ie. organisms.
Five Kingdoms Webquest
Students complete the webquest for a complete overview of essential knowledge on the kingdoms.
Classification Website
The site allows students to look at classification in various ways.
Teacher Resources - Lessons/Activities
Study Jams, Science: Animal or Plant
This site can be utilized by both the teacher and the student to assist with teaching organisms. It is an entertaining place to watch relevant videos, learn songs, and take tests.
VDOE "Vertebrates in the Animal Kingdom" Lesson Plan
This is a VDOE enhanced scope and sequence 5th grade lesson plan investigating vertebrates in the animal kingdom.
Animal Classification
Animal Classification Integrating Science into Reading packet.
Exploring Classification Activity
This is a group activity using decks of cards to determine types of classification.
An In Depth Animal Classification Lesson
A collaborative sorting activity that reviews vertebrates, invertebrates, fish, reptiles, amphibians, birds, and mammals.
Five Kingdoms Sort
A sort on the kingdoms for students to cut out and organize.
Living System Overview
An overview page of Living Systems.
The Plant Kingdom
An overview of the Plant Kingdom - vascular and nonvascular.
The Living Kingdom's Organization
The five kingdoms of living things depicted in steps.
Animal Kingdom
An overview of the Animal Kingdom - vertebrates and invertebrates.
Living System Vocabulary
An overview of the living systems (SOL 4.5) vocabulary to use to expand upon SOL 5.5.
Vertebrates & Invertebrates Sort
Sort of vertebrates and invertebrates for the students to cut out and match accordingly.
This site can be utilized by both the teacher and the student to assist with teaching organisms. It is an entertaining place to watch relevant videos, learn songs, and take tests.
VDOE "Vertebrates in the Animal Kingdom" Lesson Plan
This is a VDOE enhanced scope and sequence 5th grade lesson plan investigating vertebrates in the animal kingdom.
Animal Classification
Animal Classification Integrating Science into Reading packet.
Exploring Classification Activity
This is a group activity using decks of cards to determine types of classification.
An In Depth Animal Classification Lesson
A collaborative sorting activity that reviews vertebrates, invertebrates, fish, reptiles, amphibians, birds, and mammals.
Five Kingdoms Sort
A sort on the kingdoms for students to cut out and organize.
Living System Overview
An overview page of Living Systems.
The Plant Kingdom
An overview of the Plant Kingdom - vascular and nonvascular.
The Living Kingdom's Organization
The five kingdoms of living things depicted in steps.
Animal Kingdom
An overview of the Animal Kingdom - vertebrates and invertebrates.
Living System Vocabulary
An overview of the living systems (SOL 4.5) vocabulary to use to expand upon SOL 5.5.
Vertebrates & Invertebrates Sort
Sort of vertebrates and invertebrates for the students to cut out and match accordingly.
Teacher Resources - Assessment
Quiz on the Five Kingdoms
This a printable open note quiz on the five kingdoms.
Kingdoms Quiz
Five questions and pictures to determine which kingdom they belong to.
Living Systems Test - SOL 5.5
A test on living organisms, per SOL 5.5.
SOL 5.5 Test
Another test on SOL 5.5, living organisms.
This a printable open note quiz on the five kingdoms.
Kingdoms Quiz
Five questions and pictures to determine which kingdom they belong to.
Living Systems Test - SOL 5.5
A test on living organisms, per SOL 5.5.
SOL 5.5 Test
Another test on SOL 5.5, living organisms.