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STRUCTURES OF LIFE |
GOALS
The Structures of Life Module consists
of four sequential investigations dealing with observable
characteristics of organisms. Students observe, compare, categorize,
and care for a selection of organisms, and in so doing they
learn to identify properties of plants and animals and to
sort and group organisms on the basis of observable properties.
Students investigate structures of the organisms and learn
how some of the structures function in growth and survival.
FOSS EXPECTS STUDENTS TO
- Develop an attitude of respect for life.
- Gain experience with organisms, both plants and animals.
- Observe and compare properties of seeds and fruits.
- Investigate the effect of water on seeds.
- Observe, describe, and record properties of germinated
seeds.
- Compare different kinds of germinated seeds.
- Grow plants hydroponically and observe the life cycle
of a bean plant.
- Observe and record crayfish and land snail structures
and behavior.
- Use knowledge of crayfish and snail life requirements
to maintain the organisms in the classroom.
- Organize data about crayfish territorial behavior.
- Develop responsibility for the care of organisms.
- Exercise language, art, social studies, and math skills
in the context of life science.
- Use scientific thinking processes to conduct investigations
and build explanations: observing, communicating, comparing,
and organizing.
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