4-LS1-1: Internal and External Structures
Construct an argument that plants and animals have internal and external structures that function to support survival, growth, behavior, and reproduction. (Systems and System Models)
Clarification Statement: Examples of structures could include thorns, stems, roots, colored petals, heart, stomach, lung, brain, and skin.
Assessment Boundary: Assessment is limited to macroscopic structures within plant and animal systems.
Science Practices
Engaging in Argument from Evidence
Disciplinary Core Ideas
LS1.A: Structure and Function
Crosscutting Concepts
Systems and System Models
Assessments
The Wonder of Science Assessments
Shared Assessments
The following assessments were shared by teachers implementing the NGSS. Many of these are drafts and should be used accordingly. Feel free to improve these assessments or contribute your own. Learn more here.
Instructional Resources
Mini Lessons
The Wonder of Science Resources
Shared Resources
Anchor Charts
Phenomena
Videos
Learning Plans
Storylines
Common Core Connections
ELA/Literacy
W.4.1 - Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.
Mathematics
4.G.A.3 - Recognize a line of symmetry for a two-dimensional figure as a line across the figure such that the figure can be folded along the line into matching parts. Identify line-symmetric figures and draw lines of symmetry.
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