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Structures and Behaviors Activities for 5th Grade Science

The resources below will provide students a comprehensive understanding of structures and behaviors. All of the following lessons are also included in the Kesler Science Membership.

5E Lessons

Lessons

The Structures and Behaviors 5E Lesson includes materials for every "E" phase, including the Structures and Behaviors Station Lab for Exploration and an interactive PowerPoint with digital INB templates for Explanation.

The lesson also includes introduction materials for Engagement, student-choice project ideas for Elaboration, and assessments for Evaluation.

After completing the Structures and Behaviors 5E Lesson, students will be able to compare the structures and functions of different species that help them live and survive in a specific environment such as hooves on prairie animals or webbed feet in aquatic animals.

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Essential Questions and Standards

Below are the essential questions and standards associated with the lessons and activities included in the structures and behaviors unit. This topic is only one of many 5th grade science topics included in the Kesler Science Membership.

Essential Questions
  • What is the difference between structure and function?
  • How do the structures and functions of a living thing help it survive in its environment?
Standards
  • 5.10 A - Compare the structures and functions of different species that help them live and survive in a specific environment such as hooves on prairie animals or webbed feet in aquatic animals
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