Grades 3-5
This field trip examines the life cycles of several different organisms with a focus on inherited traits and the link between their environment and their developments. We discuss the different responses of animals to changes in their environments. The concept that “variations in the characteristics among individuals of the same species may provide advantages in surviving, finding mates and reproducing” is introduced. Where possible we use live animals or models to enhance lesson content. Dress for the weather, we will be outside for part of the program.
Program Details
Program length: 90 minutes
Minimum: 10 Maximum: 50
Program length: 120 minutes
Minimum: 51 Maximum: 80
Chaperones required: 1 chaperone per 15 students
Cost: $5 per person
Next Generation Science Standards
ESS3.A Natural resources (K-ESS3-1)
ESS3.C Human impacts on earth systems (K-ESS3-3)
LS1.A Structure and function (1-LS1-1, 4-LS1-1)
LS1.B Growth and development of organisms (1-LS1-2, 3-LS1-1)
LS1.D Information Processing (1-LS1-1, 4-LS1-2)
LS2.A Interdependent relationships in ecosystems (2-LS2-1, 5-LS2-1)
LS2.C Ecosystem dynamics, functioning and resilience (3-LS4-4)
LS2.D Social interactions and group behavior (3-LS2-1)
LS3.A Inheritance of traits (3-LS3-2)
LS3.B Variation of traits (3-LS3-1, 3-LS3-2)
LS4.B Natural Selection (3-LS4-2)
LS4.C Adaptation (3-LS4-3)
Maryland Environmental Literacy Curriculum
Standard 3: Topic A, Indicator 1; Topic C, Indicator 1
Standard 4: Topic A, Indicator 1; Topic C, Indicator 1; Topic E, Indicator 1
Standard 5: Topic A, Indicator 2