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5th Grade Science Course 2: Dynamics of Classification (S5L1, S5L2)

Lesson 2.1 – Grouping Organisms (S5L1a. b.) Sample Lesson

Topic a. Sorting of Animals & Vertebrates – Vertebrates vs. Invertebrates (S5L1. a)

1. Vertebrates vs. Invertebrates Pretest

2. Vertebrates vs. Invertebrates Post test

Topic b. Dichotomous Keys

1. Dichotomous Keys Pretest

2. Dichotomous Keys Post test

Topic c. Sorting of Animals & Vertebrates – Grouping Vertebrates (S5L1. a)

1. Grouping Vertebrates Pretest

2. Grouping Vertebrates Post test

3. Vertebrates & Invertebrates Summative Assessment

Topic d. Sorting of Plants (S5L1. b)

1. Seed Producing vs. Non-seed Producing Plants Pretest

2. Seed Producing vs. Non-seed Producing Plants Post-test

Lesson 2.2 – Inherited vs. Acquired Characteristics (S5L2a. b.)

a. Inherited vs. acquired physical traits (S5L2. b)

1. Inherited vs. Acquired Physical Traits Pretest

2. Inherited vs. Acquired Physical Traits Post test

b. Instincts vs. Learned Behaviors (S5L2. a)

1. Instincts vs Learned Behavior Pretest

2. Instincts vs Learned Behavior Post-test

Course 2: Milestones Prep

a. Vertebrates vs. Invertebrates Milestones Prep

b. Dichotomous Keys Milestones Prep

c. Types of Vertebrates Milestones Prep

d. Seed Producing vs. Non-seed Producing Plants Milestones Prep

e. Inherited vs. Acquired Physical Traits Milestones Prep

f. Instincts vs. Learned Behaviors Milestones Prep

5th Grade Science Course 2 Assessment – Dynamics of Classification Pretest

5th Grade Science Course 2 Assessment – Dynamics of Classification Post test

2. Vertebrates vs. Invertebrates Post test

5th Grade Science Course 2: Dynamics of Classification (S5L1, S5L2)
Lesson 2.1 – Grouping Organisms (S5L1a. b.)
Topic a. Sorting of Animals & Vertebrates – Vertebrates vs. Invertebrates (S5L1. a)
2. Vertebrates vs. Invertebrates Post test

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Question 1 of 11

1. Question

A student uses a table showing characteristics of different animals to create a classification model.

Which set of steps should go into the empty box?

2a has wings, 2b does not have wings
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2a is warm blooded, 2b is cold blooded
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2a has six legs, 2b does not have six legs
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2a has gills, 2b has scales
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Question 2 of 11

2. Question

The picture shows a spider.

Which statement BEST explains why the spider is a vertebrate or invertebrate?

The spider is a vertebrate because it has furry skin.
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The spider is a vertebrate because it has an exoskeleton.
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The spider is an invertebrate because it can breathe through its skin.
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The spider is an invertebrate because it does not have a backbone.
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Question 3 of 11

3. Question

Select ALL of the following that are differences between vertebrates and invertebrates. (3 choices)

Vertebrates only have one set of eyes, while most invertebrates have more than one sets of eyes.
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ALL vertebrates are warm-blooded, while ALL invertebrates are cold-blooded.
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ALL vertebrates have an endoskeleton or an internal skeleton, while most invertebrates have an exoskeleton.
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Vertebrates are often larger than invertebrates
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Vertebrates are often smaller than invertebrates
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Question 4 of 11

4. Question

Why do most invertebrates have an exoskeleton?

To help their blood circulate better
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To protect their soft inner body
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To better camoflauge and hide from predators
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To breathe better
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Question 5 of 11

5. Question

Which of the following are NOT vertebrates? (2 choices)

Raccoon
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Turtle
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Snail
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Grasshopper
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Eagle
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Question 6 of 11

6. Question

Match the following definitions with their correct term.

Sort elements

Animals that have a backbone
An organism is the same on both sides of their body
Animals that do not have a backbone
Organisms that have a skeleton on the outside of their body

Vertebrates

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Bilateral symmetry

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Invertebrates

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Exoskeleton

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Question 7 of 11

7. Question

What do jellyfish, butterflies, ants, and crabs all have in common?

They are all vertebrates
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They are all insects
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They are all invertebrates
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They all have an exoskeleton
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Question 8 of 11

8. Question
An animal has the following characteristics:
- more than 2 sets of eyes
- an exoskeleton
- an open circulatory system
This animal is a(an)…..vertebrate or invertebrate? (type the correct answer below)
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Question 9 of 11

9. Question

The biggest difference between vertebrates and invertebrates is…

Vertebrates are warm-blooded, and invertebrates are cold-blooded.
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Vertebrates have an open circulatory system, while invertebrates have a closed circulatory system.
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Vertebrates have a backbone, while invertebrates have no backbone.
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Vertebrates are vegetarians, while invertebrates are carnivores
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Question 10 of 11

10. Question

Select ALL of the following that would be considered vertebrates. (3 choices)

Snake
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Octopus
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Ant
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Your teacher
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crocodile
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Question 11 of 11

11. Question

Select ALL of the following that are characteristics of invertebrates. (3 choices)

Invertebrates have a backbone,
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Invertebrates do not have a backbone.
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Most invertebrates have an open circulatory system.
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Invertebrates usually have more than two sets of eyes.
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Invertebrates are usually larger than vertebrates.
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