Content Standard: C. Cells
Students will understand that cells are the basic units of life.
Common Assessment(s):

Performance Indicators Students will be able to:	Essential Elements (Specific grade level learning objectives)			Suggested Performance Activities	Suggested Classroom Assessments	Vocabulary
2. Demonstrate an understanding that plants and animals need food, water and gases to survive.	Students will have observed results when plants are deprived of food and water.			McGraw-Hill Science: Ch. 1, Topic 2, Lesson 1 P. 10 What happens to a plant that does not get water?	Students will do a paper, pencil test to indicate the things that plants and animals need to survive.	Demonstrate Understanding Plants Animals Food Water Gases Survive Air Light Nutrients Shelter Protection
3. Explore magnifying devices and how they allow one to see in more detail.	Students will have had many opportunities to work with magnifying glasses.			McGraw-Hill Science: Ch. 1 P. 7 Observing different parts of a plant using a hand lens. McGraw-Hill Science: Big Book P. R17	Students will draw what their fingerprints look like without and with the use of a magnifying lens.	Explore Magnifying device Hand lens Detail Fingerprints Different