Explain how structures and functions of plants (e.g., waxy leaves, deep roots) enable survival.
Teachers can use 4.13A to sequence instruction on Plant structures & survival and monitor progress toward mastery.
Aligned tasks under 4.13A balance fluency and reasoning so students can explain decisions about Plant structures & survival.
Start with concrete or familiar examples, connect to prior knowledge, model a clear process, and provide checks for understanding aligned to 4.13A.
Standard 4.13A describes the essential skills and understandings for Plant structures & survival in Grade 4. It clarifies the learning outcomes and what successful work looks like.
It lays groundwork for the next grade by deepening accuracy and flexibility with Plant structures & survival, so students can tackle more complex problems later.
Use short exit tickets and tasks where students explain decisions, show multiple representations, or justify answers—directly aligned to 4.13A.
