| PLANTS AND ANIMALS MODULE MATRIX |
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SYNOPSIS |
CA SCIENCE CONTENT STANDARDS
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GRASS AND GRAIN SEEDS |
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Students plant miniature lawns
with rye grass and alfalfa. They
mow the lawns and observe the
response of grass and alfalfa to
cutting. They plant individual
wheat seeds in clear soda straws
and observe how grain seeds
germinate and grow. They read
about plant needs and view a video
on how plants grow. |
LS2b Both plants and animals need
water, animals need food, and
plants need light.
LS2c Animals eat plants or other
animals and may use them for
shelter and nesting.
LS2e Roots take in water and soil
nutrients, and green leaves make
food from sunlight.
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I&E4a Draw pictures of the thing being
described.
I&E4b Record observations and data
with pictures, numbers, or
written statements.
I&E4c Record observations on a bar
graph.
I&E4d Describe the relative position of
objects by using two references.
I&E4e Make new observations when
discrepancies exist.
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2. |
STEMS |
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Students make new plants from stems
of houseplants. They put sections of
stems from mints and other plants
into water and look for evidence
that a new plant is forming. Stem
pieces that develop roots are planted
to make new plants. Students plant
pieces of potatoes (modified stems)
and observe them grow. They
learn about how plants make food.
Students read about seed dispersal. |
LS2b Both plants and animals need
water, animals need food, and
plants need light.
LS2e Roots take in water and soil
nutrients, and green leaves make
food from sunlight.
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I&E4a Draw pictures of the thing being
described.
I&E4b Record observations and data
with pictures, numbers, or
written statements.
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TERRARIUMS |
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Students set up terrariums using
seeds and plants from Investigations
1 and 2. They add local animals
such as snails, isopods, and worms
and provide for the needs of the
plants and animals. They learn
about other animals and plants
through readings and multimedia. |
LS2a Different plants and animals
inhabit different environments
and thrive in different places.
LS2b Both plants and animals need
water, animals need food, and
plants need light.
LS2c Animals eat plants or other
animals and may use them for
shelter and nesting.
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I&E4a Draw pictures of the thing
being described.
I&E4b Record observations and data
with pictures, numbers, or
written statements.
I&E4d Describe the relative position of
objects by using two references.
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4. |
BULBS AND ROOTS |
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Students plant onion bulbs or garlic
cloves in moist cotton and observe
as they develop into new plants.
They plant parts of roots—carrots
and radishes—to discover which
parts will develop into new plants.
Through a reading, they learn about
the shape and functions of different
kinds of teeth, and use their own
teeth to eat a carrot. |
LS2b Both plants and animals need
water, animals need food, and
plants need light.
LS2d What animals eat can be inferred
from the shapes of their teeth.
LS2e Roots take in water and soil
nutrients, and green leaves make
food from sunlight.
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I&E4a Draw pictures of the thing being
described.
I&E4b Record observations and data
with pictures, numbers, or
written statements.
I&E4d Describe the relative position of
objects by using two references.
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