STANDARDS/RESULTS | aquaponics

Topic: Classification

Benchmark SC.1.4.1: Describe how living things have structures that help them to survive.

Sample Performance Assessment (SPA):

The student identifies how the structures of a plant or animal help it to make or obtain food. (eg., in plants-leaves, roots; in animals-sharp teeth, good vision)

Advanced: Compare the structures of different living things that help them to survive

Proficient: Describe how living things have structures that help them to survive

Partially Proficient: Name, with assistance, a few of the structures of living things that help them to survive

Novice: Recall, with assistance, that living things require structures to help them survive.

Topic: Unity and Diversity

Benchmark SC.1.5.2: Describe the physical characteristics of living things that enable them to live in their environment

Sample Performance Assessment (SPA): The student identifies the physical characteristics of living things that enable them to live in their environment. (eg., fish have fins to swim in the water; cacti have stems to store water).

Advanced: Compare the physical characteristics of different living things that enable them to live in their environment.

Proficient: Describe the physical characteristics of living things that enable them to live in their environment.

Partially Proficient: Name a few physical characteristics of living things that enable them to live in their environment.

Notice: Recall, with assistance, that the physical characteristics of living things enable them to live in their envioronment.