SCIENCE.8.13.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.8.13.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
A structure is an organized arrangement of particles, parts, or elements in a substance, body, or entity. A function is the purpose or reason for something to exist in a system. The function of a structure depends on the shapes of and relationships among its essential parts.
A chromosome contains many genes (structure) which encode the inherited traits of an organism (function).
Cross-curricular Connections
ELAR.8.5.D create mental images to deepen understanding
ELAR.8.5.E make connections to personal experiences, ideas in other texts, and society
ELAR.8.5.F make inferences and use evidence to support understanding