Pond Drawing

Sometimes things can be hidden in plain sight. Assist your young biologists as they explore the hidden lives of microorganisms surviving in water. Pupils bring samples of water to class and view these under the microscope to witness the...

For this explore a pond worksheet, students observe a pond and then draw pictures of all of the animals and plants they see around the pond and in the water.

Young scholars investigate the pond water from a local water source. They collect the pond water from the bottom or near vegetation in order to obtain the best sample possible. Then they use microscopes in class in order to examine the...

Here is a colorful word search which requires youngsters to find 15 pond plants hidden in the word search. A nice feature is that all of the plants that need to be found have colorful drawings of them on the worksheet. An answer key is...

Here is a wordsearch that has learners find 18 different organisms that are commonly-found in pond environments. The monarch butterfly, cotton grass, water flea, and the damesfly are just a few of the organisms found. Colorful and...

In this reading comprehension practice worksheet, students read a brief selection and then respond to 5 multiple choice questions that require them to draw conclusions.

In this pond ecosystem worksheet, students observe different species of plankton found in a pond water sample. They draw pictures of 5 specimens then describe them in detail.

Learners model a pond system that becomes enriched with nutrients (fertilizer). They manipulate variables, make observations over time, and draw conclusions that may lead to further inquiry. They, in groups, simulate a pond environment.

Fifth graders visit a pond or a stream and find areas of the shoreline with vegetation and without. They pour buckets of water down each and observe the effect plants have on soil erosion. They draw and record results in a lab booklet.

In this science worksheet, students read about a pond and draw their own plants and animals to the picture. Students also name six water plants and ten small animals that live in and around the pond.