Name:
Week of : Oct 19-23
ALU /Science/ Writing/ELA
Activities
Resources
I can explain that although characteristics
of plants and animals are inherited, the
environment can affect some
characteristics.
 Task 1 - Students will watch YouTube video
(Engage) Students will try to make a rolling
hitch knot
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OX_kU_jYecU
students will also try to build the knot as well.
Technology
Science notebook
PowerPoint
Vocabulary cards
Days
Purpose
I can recognize that animal behaviors may
be shaped by heredity and learning.
Monday
I can explain the relationships or
interactions between two or more
individuals, events, ideas, or concepts in a
historical, scientific, or technical text
based on specific information in the
text. LAFS.5.RI.1.3:
 Task 2 -Students set up their interactive
science notebook – on the output side
students will create a t-chart. – Label learned
behavior and inherited traits
 T. will display the dog question ppt and S. will
do a quick write .
Task 3- Explore S. will create another t-chart . Then in
small groups the students will view the following videos
and take notes in the t-chart.
1. Dog on a skateboard
http://safeshare.tv/w/TxDXDrJnuA
2. Cool off At Brookfield Zoo’s new Dolphin
http://safeshare.tv/w/ZBYmdhvJbr
3. Great White Shark Jumps 25 feet
http://safeshare.tv/w/cJynnEiZvz
4. Puffer fish Shames Otter
http://safeshare.tv/w/QnFMfTtnqa
Task 3 – Students will work with group members to
reinforce the vocabulary by using the vocabulary cards.
Notes/Comments
Name:
Week of : Oct 19-23
Writing
I can write opinion pieces on topics or
texts, supporting a point of view with
reasons and information.
I can explain that although characteristics
of plants and animals are inherited, the
environment can affect some
characteristics.
ALU /Science/ Writing/ELA
 You are creating a Public Service
Announcement (PSA) that informs the public
of the honeybee population decline and a
possible solution. You are writing an essay to
help you create a plan for your PSA.
 Conference with Mrs. Smith for revising and
editing.
 Peer editing with a partner
Graphic organizer
Internet resources
Writing paper
ELA/ SS – Quarterly assessment
Tuesday
I can recognize that animal behaviors may
be shaped by heredity and learning.
I can explain the relationships or
interactions between two or more
individuals, events, ideas, or concepts in a
historical, scientific, or technical text
based on specific information in the
text. LAFS.5.RI.1.3:
Writing
I can write opinion pieces on topics or
texts, supporting a point of view with
reasons and information.
 You are creating a Public Service
Announcement (PSA) that informs the public
of the honeybee population decline and a
possible solution. You are writing an essay to
help you create a plan for your PSA.
 Conference with Mrs. Smith for revising and
editing.
 Peer editing with a partner
Graphic organizer
Internet resources
Writing paper
Name:
Week of : Oct 19-23
I can explain that although characteristics
of plants and animals are inherited, the
environment can affect some
characteristics.
Writing
Wednesday
I can recognize that animal behaviors may
be shaped by heredity and learning.
ALU /Science/ Writing/ELA
 Task 1 -Explain
https://prezi.com/ldtauyv5petc/whered-you-get-thosegenes/
 Task 2-Students will take the inventory trait
survey.
 Task 3 – The teacher will show inherited and
learned ppt.
 Task 4- Students will independently use
learned behaviors and inherit traits cards to
create their own list of each trait.
I can explain the relationships or
interactions between two or more
individuals, events, ideas, or concepts in a
historical, scientific, or technical text
based on specific information in the
text. LAFS.5.RI.1.3:
I can write opinion pieces on topics or
texts, supporting a point of view with
reasons and information.
 Conference with Mrs. Smith for revising and
editing.
 Students will write the final draft.
Article
Graphic organizer
Name:
Week of : Oct 19-23
I can define a problem, use appropriate
reference materials to support scientific
understanding, plan and carry out
scientific investigations of various types
such as: systematic observations,
experiments requiring the identification of
variables, collecting and organizing data,
interpreting data in charts, tables, and
graphics, analyze information, make
predictions, and defend conclusions.
Identify a control group and explain its
importance in an experiment.
ALU /Science/ Writing/ELA
Explain
 Task 1 - Students will use the Frayer model to
develop vocabulary - inherited, learned
behavior, environment.
 Task 2- Earthworm investigation
Part 1 - Students will set up lab investigation in
their science notebook. Students will design
an environment for their earthworm using a
box, construction paper, and tape. Students
will explore if earthworm will stay in the dark
or the light sources. (Inherit trait).
 Students will identify a control group and
record the data.
Earthworm
Rulers
Sticks
Boxes
Newspaper
Thursday
I can recognize that animal behaviors may
be shaped by heredity and learning.
I can explain the relationships or
interactions between two or more
individuals, events, ideas, or concepts in a
historical, scientific, or technical text
based on specific information in the
text. LAFS.5.RI.1.3:
Writing
I can write opinion pieces on topics or
texts, supporting a point of view with
reasons and information.
 You are creating a Public Service
Announcement (PSA) that informs the public
of the honeybee population decline and a
possible solution. You are writing an essay to
help you create a plan for your PSA.
 Continue drafting the essay.
Internet resources
Writing paper
Name:
Week of : Oct 19-23
I can define a problem, use appropriate
reference materials to support scientific
understanding, plan and carry out
scientific investigations of various types
such as: systematic observations,
experiments requiring the identification of
variables, collecting and organizing data,
interpreting data in charts, tables, and
graphics, analyze information, make
predictions, and defend conclusions.
ALU /Science/ Writing/ELA
 Task 1 - Students will use the Frayer model to
develop vocabulary - inherited, learned
behavior, environment.
 Task 2- Earthworm learned behavior
investigation
Part 2 - Students will set up lab investigation in
their science notebook. Students will design
an environment for the earthworm learn a
new behavior using a box, construction paper,
and tape.(learned behavior).
 Students will record the data in their
notebooks
Identify a control group and explain its
importance in an experiment.
Friday
I can recognize that animal behaviors may
be shaped by heredity and learning.
I can explain the relationships or
interactions between two or more
individuals, events, ideas, or concepts in a
historical, scientific, or technical text
based on specific information in the
text. LAFS.5.RI.1.3:
Writing
I can write opinion pieces on topics or
texts, supporting a point of view with
reasons and information.
 You are creating a Public Service
Announcement (PSA) that informs the public
of the honeybee population decline and a
possible solution. You are writing an essay to
help you create a plan for your PSA.
 You should be filming your PSA using an IPAD
and submitting it to Mrs. Smith
Earthworm
Rulers
Sticks
Boxes
newspaper