Unit 5: Animals

Grade Level:

7

Subject:

Life Science

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Understandings:

1. “God knows and cares for all
animals.” * (Psalm 147:9)
2. “Through the study of science, God’s creative power is encountered.” * (Col. 1:16-17)

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1. Describe the difference between vertebrates and invertebrates.
2. Describe the five characteristics that all animals share.
3. Explain the difference between learned and innate behavior.
4. Describe five kinds of behaviors that help animals survive.
5. Name three cycles that are influenced by biological clocks.
6. Describe four ways that animals communicate.
7. List advantages and disadvantages of living in groups.
8. Describe the body plans, nervous systems, and guts of invertebrates.
9. List four main characteristics of arthropods.
10. Describe the body parts of the four kinds of arthropods.

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