Plant and Animal Classification Day 7 – 4th Grade - Science

Overview of Next 4-5 of Science Instructional Unit

SKE (Science) 4th Grade

Performance Indicators

4.L.5A.1 - Develop models that classify plants and animals

4.L.5A2 - Compare the stages of development of seed plants.

4.L.5A3 - Compare the growth and development of different animals

Lesson Topics

How can you classify PLANTS?

What are some plant life cycles?

How can you classify animals?

What are some animal life cycles?

Part 1:Classify Plants

How can you classify plants?

Essential Questions

• How does the plant structure help plants survive in their environments?

I-Can Statements

• I can explore how to classify plants into groups based on the structures that help them survive in their environment.

Exploration Reading Time: Vocabulary

Structure Flowering

Plant Spore Plants Characteristics

Define each of the terms above to gain an understanding of what you're looking for in the engagement part of the

lesson.

Classification Engagement Video

Log into Flocabulary, click on the link below and watch the video

https://www.flocabulary.com/unit/

classification-of-species/

Additional Resources

• Flocabulary (you have to log in first) https://www.flocabulary.com/unit/vertebrates/ https://www.flocabulary.com/unit/invertebrates/

• Study Jams • Animals http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/index.htm

• Plants http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/index.htm

• Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/47308217/flashcards

• SC State Department of Education: How Plants are Grouped This lesson can be used to teach

flowering and nonflowering plants. This resource can be found at:

• https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/education/upload/how -plants -are -grouped - and -seasonal -changes -unit -plan.pdf

Engage Activity: How many ways can you classify plants?

• Go outside to investigate. • Find plants that you can observe and

classify

• Observe each plan. • Study the leaves, stem, and other

structures that help the plants survive in their environment.

• Collect Data • Use a notebook (and optional camera) to

collect and record information about the plants

• Classify and Explain • Talk with someone about your ideas and

group the plants into 2 groups: Plants with flowers and Plants without flowers

• Present and Reflect • Share your work with someone

while describing your model.

• Compare your models and ideas to others who are providing feedback • Do you need to change

something?

• List ways that you could divide each group of plants into smaller groups.

Exploration Reading Time:

Reading

Read Page 152: Classifying plants

Read Page 153: Classifying Plants in Wet Environments and Classifying plants in dry Environments

Read Page 154: Flowering Plants

Read Page 155: Groups of Flowing Plants (Complete)

Read Pages 156-157: Nonflowering plants and Spores

Exit Ticket

• Explain: Why do all plants not have the same kinds of leaves, roots, and stems, or cones?

• Identify: What are some of the structures and characteristics we can use to classify plants?

Use the code below to let me know if you need help (stop), have a question (wait), or understood the lesson (go) by circling the response:

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Thank You! 4th Grade at South Kilbourne Elementary 2020