Extension Activities
Level 4 Module 3
Lesson 3 Extension | Plants in the Environment
Provide different types of apples from a grocery store for students to observe. Working individually or in groups, students research the characteristics of different types of apples and identify which characteristics are inherited traits and which are acquired traits. Students then present their findings to the class.
PREPARATION
Gather a variety of apples. Just before students begin, cut a section from each apple so students can observe the flesh color. As necessary, curate resources for student research.
Distribute and read aloud the following procedure sheet to students. Instruct students to create their tables on a blank sheet of paper.
Research Apple Traits
1. Observe the characteristics of the apples.
2. Create a table to organize your findings.
3. Research characteristics of different types of apples.
4. Identify characteristics that are inherited or acquired.
5. Share your findings with the class.
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Lesson 7 Extension | Plants in the Environment
Students use books or internet resources to find out more about Marianne North and her artwork. Working individually or in groups, students learn more about the artist and her work. Students then present their findings to the class.
PREPARATION
Provide students with a tablet or computer. Suggest websites or provide books for students to use.
Distribute and read aloud the following procedure sheet to students.
Research Marianne North
1. Read about Marianne North. View more of her artwork.
2. Prepare a presentation.
3. Present your findings to the class.
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Lesson 12 Extension | Plants in the Environment
Working in groups, students design a simple evaporation investigation that can be performed indoors or outdoors, such as observing containers of water placed in areas with sunlight or areas with shade. Students then present their findings to the class.
PREPARATION
As necessary, provide materials for teacherapproved investigations. Consider allowing students to bring materials from home. Prepare to review safety measures with students as necessary.
Distribute and read aloud the following procedure sheet to students.
Carry Out an Evaporation Investigation
1. Design an investigation to explore the process of evaporation.
2. Discuss your investigation plan with your teacher.
3. Carry out your investigation. Follow all safety measures your teacher reviews with you.
4. Present your findings to the class.
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Lesson 18 Extension A | Plants in the Environment
Provide photographs of nutrient labels from multivitamins and plant fertilizer for students to compare. Working individually or in groups, students investigate ways that different organisms rely on nutrients for health, growth, and survival. Students share their findings with the class.
PREPARATION
Provide images of nutrient labels, and as needed, curate resources for student research.
Distribute and read aloud the following procedure sheet to students.
Research Nutrients
1. Compare the nutrient labels.
2. Research ways that different organisms use nutrients for health, growth, and sur vival.
3. Prepare a presentation.
4. Present your findings to the class.
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Lesson 18 Extension B | Plants in the Environment
Working individually or in groups, students create a text similar to Trout Are Made of Trees that explains a food chain or food web in Big Thicket. Students then read their stories to the class.
PREPARATION
Provide students access to their Lesson 15 Big Thicket food web posters.
Distribute and read aloud the following procedure sheet to students.
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Write a Big Thicket Story
1. Identify the organisms of a food chain or food web in Big Thicket.
2. Write a story that describes the food chain or food web you choose.
3. Read your story to the class.
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Lesson 22 Extension | Plants in the Environment
Working individually or in groups, students choose an unexplored question or related phenomenon from the module to research or investigate. Students then present their findings to the class.
PREPARATION
Prepare a list of unexplored questions and related phenomena from the module. As necessary, curate
resources for student research or provide materials for teacher-approved investigations. Consider allowing students to bring materials from home. Prepare to review safety measures with students as necessary.
Distribute and read aloud the appropriate procedure sheet to students.
Research a Science Topic
1. Choose an unexplored question or phenomenon.
2. Research a topic.
3. Prepare a presentation that answers the question or explains the phenomenon.
4. Present your findings to the class.
Carry Out an Investigation
1. Choose an unexplored question or phenomenon.
2. Design an investigation to explore the question or phenomenon.
3. Discuss your investigation plan with your teacher.
4. Carry out your investigation. Follow all safety measures your teacher reviews with you.
5. Present your findings to the class.
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