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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

3. Vertebrates & Invertebrates Summative Assessment

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

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Question 1 of 20

1. Question

Category: Vertebrates vs. Invertebrates

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

Invertebrates have a backbone,
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Vertebrates have a backbone. 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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Question 2 of 20

2. Question

Category: Vertebrates vs. Invertebrates

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 do not have a backbone.
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Vertebrates are vegetarians, while invertebrates are carnivores
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Question 3 of 20

3. Question

Category: Vertebrates vs. Invertebrates
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 4 of 20

4. Question

Category: Vertebrates vs. Invertebrates

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 5 of 20

5. Question

Category: Vertebrates vs. Invertebrates

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 6 of 20

6. Question

Category: Vertebrates vs. Invertebrates

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 7 of 20

7. Question

Category: Vertebrates vs. Invertebrates

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 8 of 20

8. Question

Category: Vertebrates vs. Invertebrates

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

Vertebrates only have two sets of eyes, while most invertebrates have more than two 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 9 of 20

9. Question

Category: Vertebrates vs. Invertebrates

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 10 of 20

10. Question

Category: Vertebrates vs. Invertebrates

Is the animal below a vertebrate or invertebrate?

Vertebrate
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Invertebrate
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Question 11 of 20

11. Question

Category: Grouping Vertebrates

What are the five types of vertebrates?

Bacteria, Protists, Birds, Fish, Reptiles
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Birds, Fish, Mammals, Reptiles, Amphibians
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Dolphins, Fish, Snakes, Turtles, Cats
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Birds, Bacteria, Snakes, Mammals, Amphibians
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Question 12 of 20

12. Question

Category: Grouping Vertebrates

Select ALL that apply as characteristics of mammals. (3 choices)

have hair or fur
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have live births
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breathe through gills
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warm-blooded
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have feathers and wings
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Question 13 of 20

13. Question

Category: Grouping Vertebrates

Select ALL that are examples of mammals. (4 choices)

Chimpanzee
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Dolphin
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Whale
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Elephant
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Lizard
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Question 14 of 20

14. Question

Category: Grouping Vertebrates

An animal breathes with its lungs, has dry scaly skin, and is cold-blooded. How should this animal be classified?

Amphibian
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Bird
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Fish
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Reptile
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Question 15 of 20

15. Question

Category: Grouping Vertebrates

A student develops a model for grouping animals that he observes at the park. What are MOST LIKELY the names of the animal groups?

reptiles and amphibians
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birds and mammals
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fish and amphibians
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reptiles and birds
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Question 16 of 20

16. Question

Category: Grouping Vertebrates

A student draws three animals. Which characteristics can the student use to classify the animals?

backbone, live in water, lay eggs. cold-blooded
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backbone, live on land, breathe with lungs, warm-blooded
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backbone, smooth skin, breathe with gills and lungs, cold-blooded
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backbone, feathers, breathe with lungs, warm-blooded
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Question 17 of 20

17. Question

Category: Grouping Vertebrates

Analyze the flow chart below. Drag and drop the answer choices next to their correct description. Each word or phrase can be used once. Some words or phrases will not be used.

Sort elements

fish
amphibian
has feathers
reptile
mammal

lives in water

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lives in water and land

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lives on land, birds

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lives on land, has scales

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lives on land, has hair

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Question 18 of 20

18. Question

Category: Grouping Vertebrates

Drag and drop the answer choices next to their correct description.

Sort elements

fish
amphibian
lays hard eggs on land
reptile
mammal

receives oxygen from water through gills

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lives in water when young, lives on land as an adult

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lives on land, birds

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lives on land, has scales, cold-blooded

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lives on land, mothers have live births

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Question 19 of 20

19. Question

Category: Grouping Vertebrates
Asia analyzed an animal and noticed the following characteristics:
- lays hard eggs on land
- warm-blooded
- has wings
What type of animal is this?
Amphibian
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Bird
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Fish
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Mammal
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Reptile
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Question 20 of 20

20. Question

Category: Grouping Vertebrates

Select ALL that apply as characteristics of amphibians. (3 choices)

have scales
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live in water when young, live on land as an adult
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has gills and lungs
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have hair or fur
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cold-blooded
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