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Lesson Plans for 5th Grade

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LESSON ONE:

Matter & Energy Movement (5-LS2-1)

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LESSON Two:

interdependent relationships (5-LS2.A)

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LESSON three:

matter transfer and waste (5-LS2.B)

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Two Golden Lion Tamarins at Topeka Zoo

LESSON four:

Earth's systems & Interactions (5-ess2-1)

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close up of ornate box turtle at Topeka Zoo

LESSON five:

Communities protect earth (5-ess3-1)

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LESSON six:

human impacts on earth systems (5-ess3.C)

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Oct. 24 & 31 | 9 AM to 3 PM

Costumes On, Claws Out

Little ghouls and goblins, this one's for you! Trick-or-treat around the Zoo while the animals dig into spooky snacks of their own. Members get express entry, so you can skip the line and head straight for the treats.

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Zoo Lights Opens November 20!

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