Using the State Curriculum: Science, Grade 4

Lesson Seeds: The lesson seeds are ideas for the indicator/objective that can be used to build a lesson. Lesson seeds are not meant to be all-inclusive, nor are they substitutes for instruction.

Standard 3.0 Life Science

Topic D. Evolution

Indicator 1. Explain that individuals of the same kind differ in their characteristics, and sometimes the differences give individuals an advantage in surviving and reproducing.

Objective a. Describe ways in which organisms in one habitat differ from those in another habitat and consider how these differences help them survive and reproduce.

Activity
Assign student groups to research different habitats. Have each group report on what types of organisms live in that habitat. Make a class chart to identify different species, such as reptiles, mammals, cacti, etc. After each group has reported their findings, chose one or two organisms to study further. For example, if each group reported a type of bear, have each group research more about the type of bear that lives in the specified habitat. Information can be shared in a class organizer to show similarities and differences. Students should then discuss how the characteristics of each type of bear help it survive in its habitat.
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Activity

Assign student groups to research different habitats. Have each group report on what types of organisms live in that habitat. Make a class chart to identify different species, such as reptiles, mammals, cacti, etc. After each group has reported their findings, chose one or two organisms to study further. For example, if each group reported a type of bear, have each group research more about the type of bear that lives in the specified habitat. Information can be shared in a class organizer to show similarities and differences. Students should then discuss how the characteristics of each type of bear help it survive in its habitat.

/instruction/lessons/science/grade4/xml/3D1a.xml

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