SCIENCE.4.13.B — 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.
identify ways that young plants resemble the parent plant.
compare ways that young animals resemble their parents.
differentiate between inherited and acquired physical traits of organisms.
SCIENCE.4.13.B — Breakout of skills
Breakouts are the component parts that make up a student expectation. A breakout shows a distinct concept a student should know or a distinct skill that a student should be able to demonstrate.
Recurring themes and concepts — Connections to the content
Patterns are regular sequences that can be found throughout nature.
Differentiating between inherited and acquired traits is based on patterns found in the timing of when the characteristic occurred.
Cross-curricular Connections
ELAR.4.6.G evaluate details read to determine key ideas
ELAR.4.6.H synthesize information to create new understanding