Students describe the life processes common to all living things. Organisms inherit genetic information in a variety of ways that result in continuity of structure and function between parent and offspring. Students recognize that traits of living things are both inherited and acquired or learned. Students recognize that for humans and other living things there is genetic continuity between generations. The continuity of life is sustained through reproduction and development.
Students describe the major stages in the life cycles of selected plants and animals.
Students will grow mealworms over a period of weeks and describe its life functions as moving, eating, resting, and eliminating. The students will draw posters depicting the life cycle of a selected animal and label each of the stages. The posters will be evaluated with the use of a rubric. Students will also complete a Science test of core concepts consisting of multiple choice questions including questions referring to diagrams and charts. Students will also be asked to fully describe and draw the parts of the life cycle of the frog.