Mission Library

Relocation Round-Up
Organism Structures
4th Grade

The Mission
43 min

Storyline

Students will investigate how internal and external structures affect the survival of living things in their environments.

The crew will be needed in the Industrial Sector today, where the efficient use of resources is critical to each planet’s prosperity. We have a grapevine plant and a bovine species that aren't thriving, and students will need to relocate them to an environment better befitting of what they need. The crew will need to analyze the structures of each species that allow them to survive in their environment to determine out where they will thrive. Then, the crew will relocate them based on the evidence.

3-Dimensional Science

Phenomenon

Plants and animals have internal and external structures that support survival, growth, behavior, and reproduction.

Science and Engineering Practices

Asking Questions and Defining Problems

The crew identifies the problem of the plant and animal species not thriving in their current environments and defines the objectives of their relocation mission.

Developing and Using Models

The crew uses computational models to analyze energy needs, evaluate relocation options,, and make decisions based on evidence.

Planning and Carrying Out Investigations

The crew conducts investigations by scanning and analyzing data about the organisms' current habitats and potential relocation sites.

Analyzing and Interpreting Data

The crew analyzes data on plant and animal characteristics, environmental factors, and potential relocation sites to make informed decisions.

Engaging in Argument from Evidence

The crew discusses and debates relocation options, drawing conclusions based on evidence from their investigations and models.

Crosscutting Concepts

Patterns

The crew identifies patterns in the needs and characteristics of the plant and animal species to determine the most suitable relocation sites for each.

Cause and Effect

The crew considers the cause and effect relationships between environmental factors and the organisms' well-being to make informed decisions about their relocation.

Systems and System Models

The crew analyzes ecosystems and habitats as systems and uses models to understand the interdependent relationships among organisms and their environments.

Disciplinary Core Ideas

LS1.A: Structure and Function

The crew considers the structures and functions of the plant and animal species to determine the most suitable relocation sites.

LS1.B: Growth and Development of Organisms

The crew accounts for the growth and development needs of the organisms in their relocation decisions.

ESS2.C: The Roles of Water in Earth’s Surface Processes

The crew considers the role of water in the ecosystems and habitats during the relocation process.

ETS1.C: Optimizing the Design Solution

The crew continuously evaluates their decisions and makes adjustments to ensure the best possible outcomes for the relocation.

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