Young 5’s/Kindergarten
I can distinguish between living and nonliving things by observing and comparing Earthworms and gummy candy worms focusing on the worm’s behavior and needs.
I can draw and write about my observations of the living and nonliving worms using reflection sheet.
Vocabulary: living, nonliving, breathe, grow, move, eat, shelter, air
K-LS1-1
First Grade
I can demonstrate comprehension of external plant parts and functions by observing a plant, putting the parts of a plant together to create a whole plant, and labeling the parts and functions correctly.
I can draw a picture of a whole plant and write a sentence to explain the function of at least one of its’ parts.
Sentence Stem:
The ____________________ helps the plant_________________.
Vocabulary: external parts, function, roots, stem, leaves, flower, seed
L-S1.A 1-LS1-1
Second Grade
I can demonstrate comprehension about plant parts and functions by exploring and conducting an investigation through dissecting and comparing a dry seed and a soaked seed to find out the job of a seed.
I can draw and write to explain my observations of a soaked and dry seed. (Answer questions on provided sheet)
Vocabulary: plant parts- seed, leaves, roots, stem, flower, seed coat, food storage, embryo(baby plant)
L-S2-1
Third Grade
I can demonstrate comprehension about animal and plant traits by sorting various picture cards by inherited trait or learned (acquired) behavior.
I can orally explain the difference between inherited and learned traits.
Sentence Stems:
An example of an inherited trait is ____________________.
___________________ is an example of a learned behavior.
Vocabulary: inherited, learned, instinct, acquired, heredity, traits, offspring
3-LS3-1
Fourth Grade
I can demonstrate comprehension of external parts of living things serve as purpose by participating in a “Bird beak” activity( various beaks-tweezers, scissors, chopsticks, slotted spoon, straw will be used to pick up various foods -juice(nectar), rice(seeds), berries(gummy bears), meat(large marshmallows), and bugs/animals(wet noodles).
I can explain in writing which type of bird and bird beak is best for which food and why.
Sentence Stems:
The _________________ beak is _____________ . It is able to best eat ___________________ because____________________.
Vocabulary: external parts, functions, habitat, environment, survival
4-LS1-1
Fifth Grade
I can demonstrate comprehension of food chains/webs by participating in the Mystery Science activity “Why Would A Hawk Move To New York City” an dplay a food chain card game called “Eat or be Eaten”.
I can orally explain the longest food chain I made from the card game.
___________________eats_________________eats_____________eats______________eats_________________. Yum!
Vocabulary: predator, prey, food chain, food web
5-LS2-1
*Top Three winners for most points or longest food chain!!!!
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