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BIO.13

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Science concepts--interdependence within environmental systems. The student knows that interactions at various levels of organization occur within an ecosystem to maintain stability. The student is expected to:

A student expectation is directly related to the knowledge and skills statement, is more specific about how students demonstrate their learning, and always begins with a verb. Student expectations are further broken down into their component parts, often referred to as “breakouts.”

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BIO.13 — Vertical Alignment

Vertical alignment shows student expectations in the same subject area at different grade levels that are related to or build upon one another.

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S.K.13.A

identify the structures of plants, including roots, stems, leaves, flowers, and fruits;

S.2.13.A

identify the roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruits, and seeds of plants and compare how those structures help different plants meet their basic needs for survival;

S.4.13.A

explore and explain how structures and functions of plants such as waxy leaves and deep roots enable them to survive in their environment; and

S.5.13.A
analyze the structures and functions of different species to identify how organisms survive in the same environment; and
S.8.13.C
describe how variations of traits within a population lead to structural, behavioral, and physiological adaptations that influence the likelihood of survival and reproductive success of a species over generations.
BIO.13

Science concepts--interdependence within environmental systems. The student knows that interactions at various levels of organization occur within an ecosystem to maintain stability. The student is expected to:

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