Unit #: ___7_____ Subject(s): ___Science___________________ Grade(s): ___5___ Designer(s): Sarah Jones, Amanda Dyer, Kimberly Kopp
STAGE 1 – DESIRED RESULTS
Unit Title: _______Evolution and Genetics____________________________________________
Understandings: Students will understand that…
 Traits are passed from parents to offspring creating unique individuals.
 Some traits give an organism advantage in survival and reproduction.
 Environment and heredity play a role in making a person who they are.
Essential Questions:
 How are organisms of the same kind similar, yet different?
 How do differences within organisms of the same kind help them to survive?
 What do genes do?
 How are inherited traits different from learned behaviors?
Students will know:
 The life processes and characteristics of species that define a population will
be transmitted from parent to offspring.
 These processes and characteristics cover a broad range of structures,
functions, and behaviors that can vary substantially from individual to
individual.
 Some likenesses between parents and children are inherited. Other
likenesses are learned from parents or within the community
(population/culture).
 In order for offspring to resemble their parents there must be a reliable way
to transfer genetic information from parent to offspring.
Key Vocabulary Terms:
trait, inherit, organisms, genes
Students will be able to:
 Analyze the life processes that are transmitted from parent to offspring
within a population.
 Discuss multiple structures, functions, and behaviors that vary from one
individual to the next.
 Compare and contrast learned and inherited traits.
 List and describe the traits that offspring inherit from their parents.
5.L.3
STAGE 1– Standards
Understand why organisms differ from or are similar to their parents based on the characteristics of the organism.
5.L.3.1
Explain why organisms differ from or are similar to their parents based on the characteristics of the organism.
5.L.3.2
Give examples of likenesses that are inherited and some that are not.
5.TT.1
Use technology tools and skills to reinforce and extend classroom concepts and activities.
5.SI.1
Apply criteria to determine appropriate information resources for specific topics and purposes.
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Unit #: ___7_____ Subject(s): ___Science___________________ Grade(s): ___5___ Designer(s): Sarah Jones, Amanda Dyer, Kimberly Kopp
STAGE 2 – ASSESSMENT EVIDENCE
Performance Tasks:

“An Inventory of My Traits” Lessons
http://www.usc.edu/org/coseewest/AprilLectureMaterials/Activities/AnInventoryofMyTraits.pdf
 “Are Fingerprints Inherited?” Activity
http://www.education.com/science-fair/article/fingerprints-inherited-justlike-dna/
 Test Your Dominant Side
http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/experiments/dominantside.html
Other Evidence:
Formative
 Task 1: Genetics Learning Menu Contract
 Uncovering Student Ideas in Science - Volume 2 Baby Mice pg. 129
Summative
 Task 2: End of Unit Assessment (Answer Key)
Key Criteria:
STAGE 3 – LEARNING PLAN
District Resources:
 Live Binder - CCS
5th Grade
Scienceology
 One and Only You
Genetics kit
Supplemental Resources:
Live Binder: NC Common Core and Essential Standards
http://www.livebinders.com/play/play_or_edit?id=217643
 Genetic Scavenger Hunt
http://www.science-class.net/Lessons/Genetics/Genetic_Scavenger_Hunt.pdf
 Mr. Parr Songs – (YouTube) “DNA Song”
 NCDPI 5th Science Resources – Evolution and Genetics
http://scnces.ncdpi.wikispaces.net/K-5+Science+Resources
 Study Jams – Heredity
http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/human-body/heredity.htm
 Live Binder - NCES 5th Grade Science Evolution and Genetics
http://www.livebinders.com/play/play?id=478694
 Mendel’s Peas Interactive
http://www2.edc.org/weblabs/Mendel/MendelMenu.html
 What’s the Big idea About Genetics
http://www.amnh.org/ology/index.php?channel=genetics#features/bigideas_genetics/index.php?TB_iframe=true&height=500&width=600
 Tour of the Basics: What is Heredity? & What is a Trait?
http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/begin/tour/
 Bill Nye on Inheritance
http://www.neok12.com/php/watch.php?v=zX537c467973705973775d59&t=Genetics
 Helpful sites
http://www.science-class.net/Biology/Genetics.htm
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Unit #: ___7_____ Subject(s): ___Science___________________ Grade(s): ___5___ Designer(s): Sarah Jones, Amanda Dyer, Kimberly Kopp
Discovery Education Resources
Standard 5.L.3
Video:
Heredity
Like Father, like son?
Cells & Genes
Genes, Inheritance, and Mutations
If We Are So Genetically Identical, Why Do We Look So Different?
Animal Life Cycles (BGL)
Genes, Genetics, and DNA (AGL)
Standard 5.L.3.1
Video:
Genes and DNA
Artificial Selection
Offspring
Cells & Genes
The Nucleus
Introduction to Cell Structure: The Evolution of the Cell (AGL)
Standard 5.L.3.2
Video:
Genetics and Heredity (AGL)
TLC Elementary School: Life Cycles: Genes and DNA
I Want to Know: Heredity: Cells & Genes
Natural Selection of Plants and Animals: Genes, Inheritance and Mutations
A Baby Is Born: Inhertiting Genetic Traits
Standard Deviants Teaching Systems: Biology: Module 02: Heredity and Inheritance: The Role of Genes
Standard 5.TT.1
Video:
A Year In Tech
Technology at Work: Part 01
Technology At Work: Part 02
TEAMS: Geometry in My World: Properties of Polyhedrons: Technology in the Classroom and Journal Writing
Enhancing Education Through Technology
Creating a Career with the Media Arts in Mind 4: The Benefits of Technology
Standard 5.SI.1
Video:
Visual Resources
Discovering Language Arts: Primary: Reading: A Closer Look at Previewing Resources
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Unit #: ___7_____ Subject(s): ___Science___________________ Grade(s): ___5___ Designer(s): Sarah Jones, Amanda Dyer, Kimberly Kopp
Utilizing Your Resources
Differentiated Resources (AIG, ESL, EC, Technology, etc.):
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