- Classify a variety of animals, based on observable characteristics; e.g., limbs, teeth, body covering, overall shape, backbone
- Observe and describe the growth and development of at least on living animal, as the animal develops from early to more advanced stages. The animal(s) should be from one or more of the following groups: mammals, birds, fish reptiles, amphibians, insects. Suggested examples include: gerbils, guppies, mealworms, tadpoles, worms, butterflies/moths. Additional examples from other animal groups might also be included: brine shrimp, isopods, spiders
- Predict the next stages in the growth and development of at least one animal from each of the following groups: mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians, insects; and identify similarities and differences in their developmental sequences
- Identify the food needs of at least one animal from each of the following groups: mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians, insects; and describe changes in how each animal obtains food through different stages of its life
- Demonstrate awareness that parental care is characteristic of some animals and not of others, and identify examples of different forms of parental care
- Demonstrate awareness that animals require different habitats in order to meet their basic needs of food, water, shelter and space
- Recognize adaptations of a young animal to its environment, and identify changes in its relationship to its environment as it goes through life; e.g., tadpoles are adapted for life in an aquatic environment; adult frogs show adaptations to both terrestrial and aquatic environments
- Identify examples of environmental conditions that may threaten animal survival, and identify examples of extinct animals
- Recognize that habitat preservation can help maintain animal populations, and identify ways that student actions can assist habitat preservation
- Demonstrate knowledge of the needs of animals studied, and demonstrate skills for their care
We've been learning lots about animal life cycles recently, and now that are chicks are at the farm and we released our butterflies, we're moving on to other aspects of animals and their development. In this last month of school, we'll focus on the following learner expectations:
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Mrs. BarkerMrs. Barker is a grade three teacher at Millgrove School. She loves science and reading, and lives in a little brick house with Mr. Barker and her kids Jack and Ellie. Archive
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