BPS Elementary Science Exemplars Project
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| Grade: | Four |
| Topic: | Skeletal System |
| Instructional Materials: | Bones & Skeleton’s (Insights) OR Human Body (FOSS) |
| *Special Instructions: | None |
| MA LS (96 version): | Observe and describe familiar objects and events identifying details, similarities and differences. |
| MA LS (01 version): | Grade 3 – 5 Life Science: Classify [plants and] animals according to the characteristics that they share. |
| BPS LS: | Structure and function of the major bone groups in an animal |
| Technology Connection: | Skeletal System http://www.innerbody.com/image/skelfov.html Student uses a Word template. (See the templates section.) |
*The teacher should encourage students to elaborate, give more than the minimum, and strive for a Level 4.
A student response correctly giving the minimum number of responses or details is a Level 3.
In order to achieve a Level 4, a student must go above and beyond what is asked. For example, the student gives more than the required minimum or makes additional connections.
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Select two of the skeletons. Compare and contrast these two skeletons, using at least
three details.
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