They demonstrate their scientific skills and processes when they make observations, formulate questions, conduct investigations, and communicate findings to their peers. Knowledge Students draw a life cycle for an animal and describe the stages. The teacher gives students pictures of animal life cycles. They describe each stage. This process is repeated with plant life cycles.
Students compare how the stages of plants and animals are the same and different.
The teacher reviews students' ecological models, drawings, or terrariums. Students explain why they chose particular plants and animals. The teacher looks for evidence that students recognized characteristics of plants and animals that make them suitable for specific ecological models. Write a sentence or two explaining your answer. These resources are those that have been evaluated since 1992.