Standards
1-LS1-1. Use materials to design a solution to a human problem by mimicking how plants and/or animals use their external parts to help them survive, grow, and meet their needs.
1-LS1-2. Read texts and use media to determine patterns in behavior of parents and offspring that help offspring survive.
1-LS3-1. Make observations to construct an evidence-based account that young plants and animals are like, but not exactly like, their parents.
1-LS1-1. Use materials to design a solution to a human problem by mimicking how plants and/or animals use their external parts to help them survive, grow, and meet their needs.
1-LS1-2. Read texts and use media to determine patterns in behavior of parents and offspring that help offspring survive.
1-LS3-1. Make observations to construct an evidence-based account that young plants and animals are like, but not exactly like, their parents.
Phenomena
1) Describe what it happening in this picture.
2) Giraffes eat leaves that grow on tall trees. What are some traits that allow giraffes to eat these leaves? 3) How do these traits help giraffes survive? 4) Think of other animals that have developed traits that help them survive. List the animal and its trait. |
Model Your Thinking
Now it's time to practice identifying certain adaptations! Match the correct adaptation to its description. Find the worksheets at the link below.
Physical Animal Adaptations Worksheets *note to teachers: fill in the blanks for students so all they have to do is cut and paste* |
Main PowerPoint Lecture
PowerPoint on Structure | |
File Size: | 3409 kb |
File Type: | ppt |
Vocabulary
Vocabulary List | |
File Size: | 116 kb |
File Type: | doc |
Unit Test:
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Readings, Activities, Quizzes, and Videos:
Week 1- Animal Problems
Readings with Questions:
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Week 2- Animal Survival
Readings with Questions:
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Video:
Week 2: Animal Protection Video Questions | |
File Size: | 95 kb |
File Type: | doc |
Week 2: Animal Protection Video Answers | |
File Size: | 102 kb |
File Type: | doc |
Quiz:
Week 2 Quiz | |
File Size: | 24 kb |
File Type: | doc |
Week 2 Quiz Answers | |
File Size: | 23 kb |
File Type: | doc |
Week 3- How are you like your parents?
Readings with Questions:
Week 3: Why are Your Eyes Different Reading | |
File Size: | 40 kb |
File Type: | doc |
Week 3: Why are Your Eyes Different Questions | |
File Size: | 124 kb |
File Type: | doc |
Week 3: Why are Your Eyes Different Answers | |
File Size: | 23 kb |
File Type: | doc |
Activity:
Week 3: Who Do I Look Like More Activity Guidelines and Questions | |
File Size: | 276 kb |
File Type: | doc |
Week 3: Who Do I Look Like More Answers | |
File Size: | 226 kb |
File Type: | doc |
Video:
Week 3: Genetics Video Questions | |
File Size: | 1006 kb |
File Type: | doc |
Week 3: Genetics Video Answers | |
File Size: | 1005 kb |
File Type: | doc |
Quiz:
Week 3 Quiz | |
File Size: | 27 kb |
File Type: | doc |
Week 3 Quiz Answers | |
File Size: | 26 kb |
File Type: | doc |
Week 4- Animals are like their parents!
Readings with Questions:
Week 4: Animal Parenting Reading | |
File Size: | 55 kb |
File Type: | doc |
Week 4: Animal Parenting Questions | |
File Size: | 90 kb |
File Type: | doc |
Week 4: Animal Parenting Questions Answers | |
File Size: | 26 kb |
File Type: | doc |
Activity:
Week 4: Follow the Leader Activity | |
File Size: | 136 kb |
File Type: | doc |
Week 4: Follow the Leader Teacher's Guide | |
File Size: | 27 kb |
File Type: | doc |
Week 4: Follow the Leader Activity Answers | |
File Size: | 25 kb |
File Type: | doc |
Video:
Week 4: Penguin Video Questions | |
File Size: | 115 kb |
File Type: | doc |
Week 4: Penguin Video Questions Answers | |
File Size: | 26 kb |
File Type: | doc |
Quiz:
Week 4 Unit Quiz | |
File Size: | 510 kb |
File Type: | doc |
Week 4 Unit Quiz Answers | |
File Size: | 25 kb |
File Type: | doc |
Week 5- Humans learning from Animals
Readings with Questions:
Week 5: Humans and Animals are Alike Reading | |
File Size: | 209 kb |
File Type: | doc |
Week 5: Humans and Animals are Alike Questions | |
File Size: | 193 kb |
File Type: | doc |
Week 5: Humans and Animals are Alike Answers | |
File Size: | 192 kb |
File Type: | doc |
Activity:
Week 5: Scavenger Hunt Activity Guidelines | |
File Size: | 25 kb |
File Type: | doc |
Week 5: Scavenger Hunt Questions | |
File Size: | 148 kb |
File Type: | doc |
Week 5: Scavenger Hunt Answers | |
File Size: | 22 kb |
File Type: | doc |
Video:
Week 5: Animal Info Processing Video Worksheet | |
File Size: | 172 kb |
File Type: | doc |
Week 5: Animal Info Processing Video Worksheet Answers | |
File Size: | 172 kb |
File Type: | doc |
Quiz:
Week 5 Quiz | |
File Size: | 41 kb |
File Type: | doc |
Week 5 Quiz Answers | |
File Size: | 23 kb |
File Type: | doc |