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Structures of Life - California Edition ^©2007

Grade 3    

CONTENT GOALS

The Structures of Life Module consists of four investigations dealing with observable characteristics of organisms. Students observe, compare, categorize, and care for a selection of organisms, and in so doing they learn to identify properties of plants and animals and to sort and group organisms on the basis of observable properties. Students investigate structures of the organisms and learn how some of the structures function in growth and survival.

 

FOSS California helps students meet standards because they:

• Observe and compare properties of seeds and fruits.
• Investigate the effect of water on seeds.
• Observe, describe, and record structures of germinated seeds and learn their functions for the growing plant.
• Compare different kinds of germinated seeds.
• Grow plants hydroponically and observe the life cycle of a bean plant focusing on structures and functions.
• Observe and record crayfish and land snail structural and behavioral adaptations.
• Use knowledge of crayfish and snail life requirements to maintain the organisms in the classroom.
• Organize data about crayfish territorial behavior.
• Become familiar with the diversity of organisms in different environments in terms of their structural and behavioral adaptations.
• Discuss what can happen to organisms when the environment changes (some survive, some die, some move).
• Know examples of how living things change their environment and how these changes can be detrimental or beneficial to organisms.
• Know examples of extinct animals; know examples of animals alive today that resemble extinct animals.
• Collect, organize, and analyze data from life science investigations to build explanations.

Complete Modules for grades 3–5 include materials and equipment for two classes of 32 students, a Teacher Guide, 1 Science Resources book, a FOSSWEB CD-ROM, and a safety poster.

	Name		Item #	Price	Quantity
	Structures of Life - Complete Module CA Edition		WX742-0014	$765.00
	FOSS CA Ed. - Science Resources Student Book Grade 3		WX542-0054	$28.00
	Structures of Life CA Ed. Live Organisms Card		WX270-4540	$112.32
	Structures of Life - Refill Package CA Edition		WX742-0037	$36.00
	Structures of Life Teacher Preparation DVD - CA Ed.		WX1012882	$69.00
	Structures of Life - Science Notebook CA Ed.		WX1013853	$5.95
	Structures of Life - Spanish Science Notebook CA Ed.		WX1013924	$5.95
	FOSS Grade 3 ExamView		WW1267866	$129.95

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