Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Invertebrates StudyJam

Subject Area

Science

Grade(s)

3

Overview

Invertebrates do not have backbones or vertebrae. Examples include jellyfish, sponges, worms, clams, snails, and octopuses. 

This resource presents a short slideshow about different invertebrates and their characteristics. The slideshow could be used to introduce students to the classification of organisms as living things, even if the organism does not have a skeleton! After utilizing this resource, the students can complete the short test to assess their understanding.

 

    Science (2015) Grade(s): 3

    SC15.3.5

    Obtain and combine information to describe that organisms are classified as living things, rather than nonliving things, based on their ability to obtain and use resources, grow, reproduce, and maintain stable internal conditions while living in a constantly changing external environment.

    Unpacked Content

    UP:SC15.3.5

    Vocabulary

    • Organisms
    • Living things
    • Nonliving things
    • Growth
    • Resources
    • Reproduce
    • Stable conditions
    • Internal conditions
    • External environment

    Knowledge

    Students know:
    • Resources obtained and used by living things.
    • Organisms can be classified as living things based on the following: their ability to obtain and use resources, grow, reproduce, and maintain stable internal conditions while living in a constantly changing external environment.
    • The life cycles of different organisms can look different, but all follow a pattern.

    Skills

    Students are able to:
    • Obtain information from a variety of resources to describe organisms that are classified as living things, rather than nonliving things.
    • Combine information to describe that organisms are classified as living things, rather than nonliving things.

    Understanding

    Students understand that:
    • Patterns can be used when determining that organisms are living things.

    Scientific and Engineering Practices

    Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information

    Crosscutting Concepts

    Patterns
    Link to Resource

    CR Resource Type

    Interactive/Game

    Resource Provider

    https://studyjams.scholastic.com/
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