Major Concepts
- Animals have basic needs that must be met in the wild or as pets.
- Living and nonliving objects can be classified by their properties.
- Animals have adapted to survive in different biomes. (migrating, hibernating, seeking or creating shelter, body parts, food they eat ).
- We can use what we learn (about animals and their needs) in class in real life.
Categories/Dimensions of Science |
Concepts |
Activities |
Assessment Indicator |
Inquiry |
Objects can be grouped by properties. We can learn by observing and thinking. |
Gerbil Observation Classification of animals |
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Physical Science |
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Life Science |
Animals have basic needs that must be met in the wild, zoo, or as pets (water, food, space, temperature, shelter, exercise, light/dark). |
Gerbil Observation What do animals eat and drink? |
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Earth Science |
Seasons are cyclical and can cause extreme weather differences. |
Seasonal adaptations |
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Technology |
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Personal and Social |
We can use what we learn (about animals and their needs) in class and in real life. |
Gerbil Observation Responsibilities for pets |
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History and Nature of Science |
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Systems, order, and organization |
Living and nonliving objects can be classified by their properties. |
Classification of animals | |
Evidence, models, and explanations |
Observations can be used to understand the world and answer questions. Pictures can be used to help remember and explain ideas. |
Gerbil Observation |
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Constancy, change, and measurement |
Different animals have similar and different properties. Properties of animals that help them survive can be observed in zoo animals even if zoo animals are being cared for by humans |
Classification of animals Animal habitat |
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Evolution and equilibrium |
Animals have adapted to survive in different biomes. (migrating, hibernating, seeking or creating shelter, body parts, food they eat ). |
Animal habitat Seasonal adaptations |
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Form and function |
Animals have features (form) that are related to certain behaviors (function) and that serve a purpose for the animal's survival. |
Animal habitat What do animals eat and drink? Animal movement |
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Attitude |
I am responsible for the ethical treatment of animals. |
Animal habitat |
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