Standards
Next Generation State Standards
2-LS4-1 Make observations of plants and animals to compare the diversity of life in different habitats.
3-LS4.3 Construct an argument with evident that in a particular habitat some organisms can service well, some survive less well, and some cannot survive at all.
3-LS4.4 Make a claim about the merit of a solution to a problem caused when the environment changes and the types of plants and animals that live there may change.
5-LS2-1 Develop a model to describe the movement of mater among plants, animals, decomposers, and the environment.
Common Core State Standards Speaking and Listening:
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.4.1(a,b,c) Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.4.4 Report on a topic or text, tell a story, or recount an experience in an organized manner, using appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details to support main ideas or themes; speak clearly at an understandable pace.
Common Core State Standards Writing:
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.4.2 (a,d) Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.4.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are
appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.4.6 With some guidance and support from adults, use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of one page in a single sitting.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.4.8 Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; take
notes and categorize information, and provide a list of sources.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.4.9 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
ISTE Standards
1. Creativity and innovation (a,b) Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology.
2. Communication and collaboration (a,b) Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively,
including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others.
4. Critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making (b,c) Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources.
2-LS4-1 Make observations of plants and animals to compare the diversity of life in different habitats.
3-LS4.3 Construct an argument with evident that in a particular habitat some organisms can service well, some survive less well, and some cannot survive at all.
3-LS4.4 Make a claim about the merit of a solution to a problem caused when the environment changes and the types of plants and animals that live there may change.
5-LS2-1 Develop a model to describe the movement of mater among plants, animals, decomposers, and the environment.
Common Core State Standards Speaking and Listening:
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.4.1(a,b,c) Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.4.4 Report on a topic or text, tell a story, or recount an experience in an organized manner, using appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details to support main ideas or themes; speak clearly at an understandable pace.
Common Core State Standards Writing:
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.4.2 (a,d) Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.4.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are
appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.4.6 With some guidance and support from adults, use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of one page in a single sitting.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.4.8 Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; take
notes and categorize information, and provide a list of sources.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.4.9 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
ISTE Standards
1. Creativity and innovation (a,b) Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology.
2. Communication and collaboration (a,b) Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively,
including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others.
4. Critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making (b,c) Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources.