Performance Expectation: Construct an argument that plants and animals have internal and external structures that function to support survival, growth, behavior, and reproduction.
Disciplinary Core Idea:
Plants and animals have both internal and external structures that serve various functions in growth, survival, behavior, and reproduction. / Science and Engineering Practice:
Construct an argument with evidence, data, and/or a model. / Cross Cutting Concept:
A system can be described in terms of its components and their interactions. / Literacy:
W.4.1 Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.
HOT Questions
- How does the function depend on the structure?
- How does the structure support the function?
- Are there other structures that can serve the same function?
4.G.A.3 Recognize a line of symmetry for a two-dimensional figure as a line across the figure such that the figure can be folded across the line into matching parts. Identify line-symmetric figures and draw lines of symmetry.
Learning Target: “I Can” I can explain with evidence how the parts of a plant help support growth, survival, behavior, and reproduction. I can explain with evidence how the parts of an animal help support growth, survival, behavior, and reproduction.
Key Vocabulary:
Structure
Function
Reproduction
Internal
External / Petal
Stigma
Style
Ovary
Ovule
Pistil
Sepal
Stamen
Filament
Anther / Prerequisite Vocabulary:
Root
Stem
Leaf
Flower
Heart
Stomach
Lung
Gills
Brain
Skin
Formative Assessment Plan
Target / Target Type / Assessment Type / Formative Assessment Options
I can explain with evidence how the parts of a plant help support growth, survival, behavior, and reproduction. / Knowledge
Reasoning
Skill
Product / Selected Response
Constructed Response
Personal Communication
Performance Assessment / Label a plant diagram with each structure, and describe the function of each.
Write a constructed response to explain how the parts of a plant help it perform daily functions.
I can explain with evidence how the parts of an animal help support growth, survival, behavior, and reproduction. / Knowledge
Reasoning
Skill
Product / Selected Response
Constructed Response
Personal Communication
Performance Assessment / Label an animal diagram with each structure, and describe the function of each.
Write a constructed response to explain how the parts of a plant help it perform daily functions.
I can develop an argument to show the relationship between the structure and its function. / Knowledge
Reasoning
Skill
Product / Selected Response
Constructed Response
Personal Communication
Performance Assessment / Write a constructed response to show the relationship between the structure and its function.
(For example, “Construct an argument to explain why the leaves of a plant on the rainforest floor are broader/larger than the leaves of other plants.” OR “Construct an argument to explain how catching prey depends on the animal’s teeth or claws.”)
Knowledge
Reasoning
Skill
Product / Selected Response
Constructed Response
Personal Communication
Performance Assessment
Knowledge
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Constructed Response
Personal Communication
Performance Assessment
Knowledge
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Constructed Response
Personal Communication
Performance Assessment
Knowledge
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Constructed Response
Personal Communication
Performance Assessment
Knowledge
Reasoning
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Constructed Response
Personal Communication
Performance Assessment
Knowledge
Reasoning
Skill
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Constructed Response
Personal Communication
Performance Assessment
Knowledge
Reasoning
Skill
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Constructed Response
Personal Communication
Performance Assessment
Activities:
Observe a plant over time
Nature Walk
Dissect flowers (i.e. alstroemeria); create a diagram with structure and function included
Write an opinion piece on which structure is most important
Host a debate of which structure is most important and why
Start with Basic Needs. Then, determine the structures/functions used to meet those needs.