7th Grade Science Guide

7.5: Changes in Species 3 Dimensions & Progressions

Unit 6

CSD Storyline Phenomena: Do you See What I See?

Objective

Overview

Materials

● I can make inferences about traits and how they might help organisms survive.

● Show students pictures for the powerpoint below. Ask students what advantage these animals might have in their specifc environments and

● Lesson Plan

how that might be benefcial for their survival.

Activity: Rock Pocket Mice

Objective

Overview

Materials

● I can explain how some traits can increase or decrease an organism’s chance of survival in a specifc environment.

● Students will obtain

● Lesson Plan ● Colored pencils ● Computer and movie screen

information and gather data about Rock Pocket Mice and the environments in which they live. They will use this data to explain how certain traits can affect the reproduction and survival of a species in the environment in which they live.

Activity: Peppered Moths

Objective

Overview

Materials

● I can explain how some traits can increase or decrease an organism’s chance of survival in a specifc environment.

● Students will use an interactive website to learn about Peppered

● Lesson Plan

Moths and the history of their survival. Students will obtain and evaluate information about the Peppered Moths. They will look for patterns and carry out an investigation