Tab 1- Unit Outline

Overview Science IDEAS Curriculum Plan (Grades 3-5)
Science IDEAS Processes of Life Unit Outline (Grades 3-5)
Checklist of Strand F, G and H Benchmarks
Checklist of Reading Benchmarks
Processes of Life Core Concepts and Benchmarks
Living Things Interact with Each Other Core Concepts and Benchmarks
Suggested Timelines (Grades 3-5)
Trade Books on Life Science (Grades 3-5)
Correlated Readings in Basal Series
Suggested Websites

Tab 2 – Living Organism

Teacher Background Information
Suggested Activities
Concept Maps
Writing Prompts

Tab 3 - Plants

Teacher Background Information
Suggested Activities
Concept Maps
Writing Prompts

Tab 4 – Animals

Teacher Background Information
Suggested Activities
Concept Maps
Writing Prompts

Tab 5 – Body Systems

Teacher Background Information
Suggested Activities
Concept Maps
Writing Prompts

Tab 6 – Biomes and Ecosystems

Teacher Background Information
Suggested Activities
Concept Maps
Writing Prompts

Tab 7 – Benchmarks

How Living Things Interact With the Environment Test Item Specifications
Processes of Life Test Item Specifications