Grade 5
TOPIC: Natural
Resources
STANDARD: 3050 - 02
Students will evaluate conservation practices in relation to natural resources.
3050-0203
Based on gathered information, form an opinion regarding human influences on plant and animal survival.
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16. Life at Risk
Evaluate the importance of plant and animal species in relation to human survival.
13. Species Diversity
Survey the environmental changes made by people and describe how the changes have affected plants and animals.
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13. Species Diversity
Evaluate the cause and effect of changes which have led to the extinction of various plants and animals.
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16. Life at Risk
Grade 6
TOPIC: Microorganisms
STANDARD: 3060 - 07
Students will describe the growth, function, and significance of microorganisms in the environment.
3060-0701
Identify helpful and harmful aspects of microorganisms such as viruses, bacteria, fungi, algae, and protozoans.
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11. Decomposers and Scavengers
3060-0702
Describe the interaction of microorganisms within an ecosystem.
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11. Decomposers and Scavengers
Plan a balanced aquarium or terrarium.
Draw inferences about the roles of microorganisms in a food web, in pond water, or some other environment.
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11. Decomposers and Scavengers
