BPS Elementary Science Exemplars Project

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Grade: Two
Topic: Interaction of Living Things
Instructional Materials: Interaction of Living Things (DW)
*Special Instructions: None
MA LS (96 version): Life Sciences: Give examples of how different plants and animals have features that help them thrive in different places. Recognize that these features may be external, or internal or behavioral. Observe and illustrate ways that individuals of the same kind differ in some of their characteristics, and that sometimes the differences give an individual an advantage in surviving and reproducing.
MA LS (01 version): K-2 Life Science: Recognize that animals (including humans) and plants are living things that grow, reproduce, and need food, air, and water. Recognize that people and other animals interact with the environment through their senses of sight, hearing, touch, smell, and taste.
BPS LS: Animals survive and live in different habitats
Technology Connection: What’s it like where you live? http://mbgnet.mobot.org/sets/

Student uses KipPix: finds the selected habitat then adds the appropriate animals.

*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.

Name: ______________________________ Date: _________

  1. What type of habitat is this?
  2. Draw on this picture at least three animals that could live here.
  3. Choose one of these animals and give at least two reasons why it lives here.

Animal:_______________________

Reason One:_________________________________

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Reason Two:_________________________________

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Extra Reason:________________________________

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  1. What type of habitat is this?
  2. Draw on this picture at least three animals that could live here.

Choose one of these animals and give at least two reasons why it lives here.

Animal:_______________________

Reason One:_________________________________

__________________________________________

Reason Two:_________________________________

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Extra Reason:________________________________

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