K-7 Standard L.OL: Develop an understanding that plants and animals (including humans) have basic requirements for maintaining life which include the need for air, water and a source of energy. Understand that all life forms can be classified as producers, consumers, or decomposers as they are all part of a global food chain where food/energy is supplied by plants which need light to produce food/energy. Develop an understanding that plants and animals can be classified by observable traits and physical characteristics. Understand that all living organisms are composed of cells and they exhibit cell growth and division. Understand that all plants and animals have a definite life cycle, body parts, and systems to perform specific life functions. L.OL.E.1 Life Requirements- Organisms have basic needs. Animals and plants need air, water, and food. Plants also require light. Plants and animals use food as a source of energy and as a source of building material for growth and repair. Expectations   Vocabulary   Test Prep L.OL.02.14 Identify the needs of plants.   Living Habitat Life cycle Water Air Light Survival   L.OL.E.2 Life Cycles- Plants and animals have life cycles. Both plants and animals begin life and develop into adults, reproduce, and eventually die. The details of this life cycle are different for different organisms. Expectations   Vocabulary   Test Prep L.OL.02.22 Describe the life cycle of familiar flowering plants including the following stages: seed, plant, flower, and fruit.   Structures of plants Life cycle Seed Plant Flower Fruit

	K-7 Standard L.HE: Develop an understanding that all life forms must reproduce to survive. Understand that characteristics of mature plants and animals may be inherited or acquired and that only inherited traits are passed on to their young. Understand that inherited traits can be influenced by changes in the environment and by genetics. L.HE.E.1 Observable Characteristics- Plants and animals share many, but not all, characteristics of their parents. Expectations   Vocabulary   Test Prep L.HE.02.13 Identify characteristics of plants (for example: leaf shape, flower type, color, size) that are passed on from parents to young.   Structures of plants Life cycle Characteristic Inherited characteristic Appearance Difference Similarity

	K-7 Standard L.OL: Develop an understanding that plants and animals (including humans) have basic requirements for maintaining life which include the need for air, water and a source of energy. Understand that all life forms can be classified as producers, consumers, or decomposers as they are all part of a global food chain where food/energy is supplied by plants which need light to produce food/energy. Develop an understanding that plants and animals can be classified by observable traits and physical characteristics. Understand that all living organisms are composed of cells and they exhibit cell growth and division. Understand that all plants and animals have a definite life cycle, body parts, and systems to perform specific life functions. L.OL.E.3Structures and Functions- Organisms have different structures that serve different functions in growth, survival, and reproduction. Expectations   Vocabulary   Test Prep L.OL.03.31 Describe the function of the following plant parts: flower, stem, root and leaf.   Structures of plants Survival Flower Stem Root Leaf   L.OL.03.32 Identify and compare structures in animals used for controlling body temperature, support, movement, food-getting, and protection (for example: fur, wings, teeth, claws).   Survival Characteristic   L.OL.E.4 Classification- Organisms can be classified on the basis of observable characteristics. Expectations   Vocabulary   Test Prep L.OL.03.41 Classify plants on the basis of observable physical characteristics (roots, leaves, stems, and flowers).   Structures of plants Characteristic Similarity Difference Observe Classify Root Leaf Stem Flower   L.OL.03.42 Classify animals on the basis of observable physical characteristics (backbone, skin, shell, limbs, scales).   Characteristic Similarity Difference Observe Classify Backbone Skin Shell Limbs Scales

	K-7 Standard L.EV: Develop an understanding that plants and animals have observable parts and characteristics that help them survive and flourish in their environments. Understand that fossils provide evidence that life forms have changed over time and were influenced by changes in environmental conditions. Understand that life forms either change (evolve) over time or risk extinction due to environmental changes and describe how scientists identify the relatedness of various organisms based on similarities in anatomical features. L.EV.E.1 Environmental Adaptation- Different kinds of organisms have characteristics that help them to live in different environments. Expectations   Vocabulary   Test Prep L.EV.03.11 Relate characteristics and functions of observable parts in a variety of plants that allow them to live in their environment (for example: leaf shape, thorns, odor, color).   Adaptation Characteristic Advantages Disadvantage Survival Similarity Difference Environment   L.EV.03.12 Relate characteristics and functions of observable body parts to the ability of animals to live in their environment(for example: sharp teeth, claws, color, body covers).   Adaptation Characteristic Advantages Disadvantage Survival Similarity Difference Environment

	K-7 Standard L.OL: Develop an understanding that plants and animals (including humans) have basic requirements for maintaining life which include the need for air, water and a source of energy. Understand that all life forms can be classified as producers, consumers, or decomposers as they are all part of a global food chain where food/energy is supplied by plants which need light to produce food/energy. Develop an understanding that plants and animal can be classified by observable traits and physical characteristics. Understand that all living organisms are composed of cells and they exhibit cell growth and division. Understand that all plants and animals have a definite life cycle, body parts, and systems to perform specific life functions. L.OL.E.1 Life Requirements- Organisms have basic needs. Animals and plants need air, water, and food. Plants also require light. Plants and animals use food as a source of energy and as a source of building material for growth and repair. Expectations   Vocabulary   Test Prep L.OL.04.15 Determine that plants require air, water, light, and a source of energy and building material for growth and repair.   Observation Investigation Characteristic Structures of plants Energy Habitat Water Air Light Source of energy   L.OL.04.16 Determine that animals require air, water, and a source of energy and building material for growth and repair.   Observation Investigation Characteristic Energy Habitat Source of energy

	K-7 Standard L.EV: Develop an understanding that plants and animals have observable parts and characteristics that help them survive and flourish in their environments. Understand that fossils provide evidence that life forms have changed over time and were influenced by changes in environmental conditions. Understand that life forms either change (evolve) over time or risk extinction due to environamental changes and describe how scientists identify the relatedness of various organisms based on similarities in anatomical features. L.EV.E.2 Survival- Individuals of the same kind differ in their characteristics, and sometimes the differences give individuals an advantage in surviving and reproducing. Expectations   Vocabulary   Test Prep L.EV.04.21 Identify individual differences (for example: color, leg length, size, wing size) in organisms of the same kind.   Observation Characteristic Compare Appearance Adaptation Similar Different Organism   L.EV.04.22 Identify how variations in physical characteristics of individual organisms give them an advantage for survival and reproduction.   Observation Species Survival Adaptation Similarity Difference Variations Advantages Disadvantage Reproduction Camouflage

	K-7 Standard L.EC: Develop an understanding of the interdependence of the variety of populations, communities and ecosystems, including those in the Great Lakes region. Develop an understanding of different types of interdependence and that biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) factors affect the balance of an ecosystem. Understand that all organisms cause changes, some detrimental and others beneficial, in the environment where they live. L.EC.E.1 Interactions- Organisms interact in various ways including providing food and shelter to one another. Some interactions are helpful: others are harmful to the organism and other organisms. Expectations   Vocabulary   Test Prep L.EC.04.11 Identify organisms as part of a food chain or food web.   Food chain Food web Predator Prey Producer Consumer Organism Decomposer   L.EC.E.2 Changed Environment Effects- When the environment changes, some plants and animals survive to reproduce; others die or move to new locations. Expectations   Vocabulary   Test Prep L.EC.04.21 Explain how environmental changes can produce a change in the food web.   Organism Food chain Food web Ecosystem Beneficial Detrimental Adaptation Effect Environment Survival

	K-7 Standard L.OL: Develop an understanding that plants and animals (including humans) have basic requirements for maintaining life which include the need for air, water and a source of energy. Understand that all life forms can be classified as producers, consumers, or decomposers as they are all part of a global food chain where food/energy is supplied by plants which need light to produce food/energy. Develop an understanding that plants and animals can be classified by observable traits and physical characteristics. Understand tha all living organisms are composed of cells and they exhibit cell growth and division. Understand that all plants and animals have a definite life cycle, body parts, and systems to perform specific life functions. L.OL.E.4 Animal Systems- Multicellular organisms may have specialized systems that perform functions which serve the needs of the organism. Expectations   Vocabulary   Test Prep L.OL.05.41 Identify the general purpose of selected animal systems (digestive, circulatory, respiratory, skeletal, muscular, nervous, excretory, and reproductive).   Structures of animals Investigation Compare Digestive system Circulatory system Respiratory system Skeletal system Muscular system Excretory system Reproductive system   L.OL.05.42 Explain how animal systems (digestive, circulatory, respiratory, skeletal, muscular, nervous, excretory, and reproductive) work together to perform selected activities.   Structures of animals Investigation Compare Digestive system Circulatory system Respiratory system Skeletal system Muscular system Excretory system Reproductive system

	K-7 Standard L.HE: Develop an understanding that all life forms must reproduce to survive. Understand that characteristics of mature plants and animals may be inherited or acquired and that only inherited traits are passed on to their young. Understand that inherited traits can be influenced by changes in the environment and by genetics. L.HE.M.1 Inherited and Acquired Traits - The characteristics of organisms are influenced by heredity and environment. For some characteristics, inheritance is more important; for other characteristics, interactions with the environment are more important. Expectations   Vocabulary   Test Prep L.HE.05.11 Explain that the traits of an individual are influenced by both the environment and the genetics of the individual.   Inherited characteristic Similarity Adaptation Behavior Environment Traits Genetics   L.HE.05.12 Distinguish between inherited and acquired traits.   Inherited characteristic Structures of plants Structures of animals Compare Similarity Difference Acquired traits

	K-7 Standard L.EV: Develop an understanding that plants and animals have observable parts and characteristics that help them survive and flourish in their environments. Understand that fossils provide evidence that life forms have changed over time and were influenced by changes in environmental conditions. Understand that life forms either change (evolve) over time or risk extinction due to environmental changes and describe how scientists identify the relatedness of various organisms based on similarities in anatomical features. L.EV.M.1 Species Adaptation and Survival- Species with certain traits are more likely than others to survive and have offspring in particular environments. When an environment changes, the advantage or disadvantage of the species' characteristics can change. Extinction of a species occurs when the environment changes and the characteristics of a species are insufficient to allow survival. Expectations   Vocabulary   Test Prep L.EV.05.11 Explain how behavioral characteristics (adaptation, instinct, learning, habit) of animals help them to survive in their environment.   Adaptation Behavior Learned behavior Difference Survival Characteristic Variations Instinct Environment   L.EV.05.12 Describe the physical characteristics (traits) of organisms that help them survive in their environment.   Characteristic Variations Difference Survival Adaptation Traits Environment Organism   L.EV.05.13 Describe how fossils provide evidence about how living things and environmental conditions have changed.   Fossils Evidence Analyze Structures of plants Structures of animals Adaptation Characteristic Environment   L.EV.05.14 Analyze the relationship of environmental change and catastrophic events (for example: volcanic eruption, floods, asteroid impacts, tsunami) to species extinction.   Analyze Evidence Environment Species Extinction Volcanic eruption Asteroid impact Tsunami Flood   L.EV.M.2 Relationships Among Organisms- Similarities among organisms are found in anatomical features, which can be used to infer the degree of relatedness among organisms. In classifying organisms, biologists consider details of internal and external structures to be more important than behavior or general appearance. Expectations   Vocabulary   Test Prep L.EV.05.21 Relate degree of similarity in anatomical features to the classification of contemporary organisms.   Observe Classify Similar Different Structures of animals Anatomical features Organism

	K-7 Standard L.OL: Develop an understanding that plants and animals (including humans) have basic requirements for maintaining life which include the need for air, water and a source of energy. Understand that all life forms can be classified as producers, consumers, or decomposers as they are all part of a global food chain where food/energy is supplied by plants which need light to produce food/energy. Develop an understanding that plants and animals can be classified by observable traits and physical characteristics. Understand that all living organisms are composed of cells and they exhibit cell growth and division. Understand that all plants and animals have a definite life cycle, body parts, and systems to perform specific life functions. L.OL.E.5 Producers, Consumers, and Decomposers- All animals, including humans, are consumers that meet their energy by eating other organisms or their products. Consumers break down the structures of the organisms they eat to make the materials they need to grow and function. Decomposers, including bacteria and fungi, use dead organisms or their products to meet their energy needs. Expectations   Vocabulary   Test Prep L.OL.06.51 Classify organisms (producers, consumers, and decomposers) based on their source of energy for growth and development.   Food web Producer Consumer Predator Prey Herbivore Carnivore Omnivore Decomposer Source of energy Classify   L.OL.06.52 Distinguish between the ways in which consumers and decomposers obtain energy.   Food web Evaluate Consumer Herbivore Carnivore Omnivore Decomposer Source of energy

	K-7 Standard L.EC: Develop an understanding of the interdependence of the variety of populations, communities and ecosystems, including those in the Great Lakes region. Develop an understanding of different types of interdependence and that biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) factors affect the balance of an ecosystem. Understand that all organisms cause changes, some detrimental and others beneficial, in the environment where they live. L.EC.M.1 Interactions of Organisms- Organisms of one species form a population. Populations of different organisms interact and form communities. Living communities and nonliving factors that interact with them form ecosystems. Expectations   Vocabulary   Test Prep L.EC.06.11 List examples of populations, communities, and ecosystems including the Great Lakes region.   Species Ecosystem Habitat Adaptation Population Communities   L.EC.M.2 Relationships of Organisms- Two types of organisms may interact with one another in several ways: They may be in a producer/consumer, predator/ prey, or parasite/host relationship. Some organisms may scavenge or decompose another. Relationships may be competitive or mutually beneficial. Some species have become so adapted to each other that neither could survive without the other. Expectations   Vocabulary   Test Prep L.EC.06.21 Describe common patterns of relationships between and among populations (competition, parasitism, symbiosis, predator/prey).   Observe Evaluate Pattern Food web Predator Prey Ecosystem Population Competition Parasitism Symbiosis   L.EC.06.22 Explain how two populations of organisms can be mutually beneficial and how that can lead to interdependency.   Organism Ecosystem Beneficial Investigation Analyze Communicating Population Interdependency   L.EC.06.23 Predict how changes in one population might affect other populations based upon their relationships in the food web.   Observe Investigation Analyze Prediction Beneficial Detrimental Food web Population   L.EC.M.3 Biotic and Abiotic Factors- The number of organisms and populations an ecosystem can support depends on the biotic (living) resources available and abiotic (nonliving) factors, such as quality of light and water, range of temperatures and soil composition. Expectations   Vocabulary   Test Prep L.EC.06.31 Identify the living (biotic) and nonliving (abiotic) components of an ecosystem.   Ecosystem Organism Living Non-living Biotic Abiotic   L.EC.06.32 Identify the factors in an ecosystem that influence changes in population size.   Evaluate Ecosystem Living Non-living Balance Population   L.EC.M.4 Environmental Impact of Organisms- All organisms (including humans) cause change in the environment where they live. Some of the changes are harmful to the organism or other organisms, whereas others are helpful. Expectations   Vocabulary   Test Prep L.EC.06.41 Describe how human beings are part of the ecosystem of the Earth and that human activity can purposefully, or accidentally, alter the balance in ecosystems.   Evaluate Impact Ecosystem   L.EC.06.42 Predict possible consequences of overpopulation of organisms, including humans, (for example: species extinction, resource depletion, climate change, pollution).   Evaluate Prediction Impact Human population Ecosystem Positive Negative Over population Depletion Climate change Extinct Pollution Organism Species