Wichita falls ISD
5th Grade Science
Unit Planner
Unit 11: Inherited Traits and Learned Behavior
Lesson 2: Structures and Functions
Time Frame: 2-3 days
Objectives
The student knows that organisms undergo similar life processes and have structures
that help them survive within their environments.
• The students will be able to compare differentiate between inherited traits and
learned behaviors of plants and animals.
• The student will learn that inherited characteristics are things such as hair color, the
shape of a beak, and spines on a cactus.
• The students will know that learned characteristics can include behaviors such as a
child riding a bicycle or animals learning tricks. They also can include physical
characteristics such as a scar.
TEKS
Readiness:
5.10B
Supporting:
NONE
Scientific Process Skills:
5.2D, 5.3AD, 5.4A
ELPS:
1E, 2E, 5B
Performance Indicators:
By the end of the unit the student will be able to design a brochure advertising a new animal exhibit at the zoo. The
description should list both inherited traits and learned behaviors that might be seen by visitors.
Student will be able to answer these key questions at the end of the unit.
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What is the difference between an inherited trait and a learned behavior?
What are some examples of inherited traits in plants and animals?
What are some examples of learned behaviors in animals?
Lesson Information
Activities
Engage
• Introduce Inherited Traits and Learned Behaviors lesson with
Engage Activity Demonstration Presentation with
Parent/Offspring Cards from STEMscopes
• Show Demonstration Starters slide show from STEMscopes
• Complete Pre-Assessment from STEMscopes
• View Science Rock “Traits and Behaviors” in STEMscopes.
(Lyrics)
• “3-2-1 Contact” video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dj08D-tllHs
Explore
• Complete “hands on” activity on Learned Behavior and
Inherited Traits by creating a creature from STEMscopes.
• Student Guide and Student Journal pages are in Resource File
Wichita Falls ISD (2013-2014)
5Sc Unit 11, Lesson 2
Vocabulary
• Organism
• Inherited Trait
• Learned
Behavior
Process Skills TEKS must be incorporated into
instruction as appropriate throughout the school year.
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Offspring
Trait
Heredity
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• Glue into student Notebook.
Explain:
• Add vocabulary terms to Student Notebook from Picture
Vocabulary in STEMscopes
• Play Interactive Vocabulary Game from STEMscopes
• Complete Progress Monitoring Assessment from STEMscopes
• Inherited Traits and Learned Behavior Review ppt in Resource
File.
Elaborate:
• Read for comprehension from Reading A-B-C from STEMscopes
• Complete Interactive Virtual Investigation from STEMscopes
Evaluate:
• Complete Writing Science Activity from STEMscopes
• Play Interactive Review Game from STEMscopes
• Assess using Standards Based Assessment from STEMscopes
• Unit 11: Inherited Traits and Learned Behaviors Assessment
Additional Information
Materials/Resources
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Parent Offspring Cards
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Scissors
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Paper, large for sharing thinking (optional)
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Trait Cards (PDF)
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Blank index cards
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Index cards for body cut-outs
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Construction paper, assorted
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Pipe cleaners
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Pom-poms or craft eyes
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Various other craft materials (optional)
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Pictures of parents, siblings or other family
members
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Mirror
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Next Step Handout (PDF)
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Picture in magazine, newspaper or ad
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White paper
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Glue
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Colored pencils
Notes from Council
• GT Open Ended Response from STEMscopes
• RTI Intervention: Use Guided Practice, CLOZE-ing on
Science and Concept Attainment Quiz from
STEMscopes
• Cheryl Cox: TAKS Companion Science Book
• DinaH Zike – Big Book of Science
• SMWillingham Activities on S Drive
• Harcourt Science textbook for homework or review,
ppg. A46 – 49, A78
Misconceptions/Underdeveloped Concepts
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Students may think that all behaviors must be learned.
Parent Resources
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Take a trip to a zoo in Oklahoma City, Dallas or Fort Worth with your child.
Take a trip to River Bend Nature Center in Wichita Falls.
See how many members in your immediate family can roll their tongues.
Wichita Falls ISD (2013-2014)
5Sc Unit 11, Lesson 2
Process Skills TEKS must be incorporated into
instruction as appropriate throughout the school year.
2
revised 3/26/14
Wichita Falls ISD (2013-2014)
5Sc Unit 11, Lesson 2
Process Skills TEKS must be incorporated into
instruction as appropriate throughout the school year.
3
revised 3/26/14