Explore and explain how external structures and functions of animals enable survival in their environment.
TEKS 3.13A bridges prior learning and next steps in Science, keeping Structures/functions & survival coherent across the year.
Aligned tasks under 3.13A balance fluency and reasoning so students can explain decisions about Structures/functions & survival.
Start with concrete or familiar examples, connect to prior knowledge, model a clear process, and provide checks for understanding aligned to 3.13A.
Standard 3.13A describes the essential skills and understandings for Structures/functions & survival in Grade 3. It clarifies the learning outcomes and what successful work looks like.
Use short exit tickets and tasks where students explain decisions, show multiple representations, or justify answers—directly aligned to 3.13A.
Students may rely on procedures without reasoning or mix key terms. Build in quick oral explanations, error analysis, and vocabulary supports tied to 3.13A.
