SCIENCE.2.13.C — 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.
record and compare how the structures and behaviors of animals help them find and take in food, water, and air;
record and compare how being part of a group helps animals obtain food, defend themselves, and cope with changes; and
Recurring themes and concepts — Connections to the content
Patterns are regular sequences that can be found throughout nature.
There are patterns in the behaviors of animal groups that are different from the behaviors of solitary animals.
A system is a whole made of parts that work together. It has components and boundaries. It can interact with or be part of other systems.
The group of animals behaves as a system through which they may obtain food, defend the group, and cope with changes. Each animal (part) has a role within the group (system) for each behavior.
Cross-curricular Connections
SS.2.8.A identify functions of governments such as establishing order, providing security, and managing conflict
ELAR.2.6.E make connections to personal experiences, ideas in other texts, and society
ELAR.2.6.F make inferences and use evidence to support understanding
TA.2.5.A identify and collect non-numerical data, such as weather patterns, preferred reading genres, and holidays