Analyze how structures and functions of different species help them survive in the same environment.
With 5.13A, Grade 5 students practice Structures & Functions for Survival in multiple representations and contexts.
Aligned tasks under 5.13A balance fluency and reasoning so students can explain decisions about Structures & Functions for Survival.
Use short exit tickets and tasks where students explain decisions, show multiple representations, or justify answers—directly aligned to 5.13A.
It lays groundwork for the next grade by deepening accuracy and flexibility with Structures & Functions for Survival, so students can tackle more complex problems later.
Students may rely on procedures without reasoning or mix key terms. Build in quick oral explanations, error analysis, and vocabulary supports tied to 5.13A.
Standard 5.13A describes the essential skills and understandings for Structures & Functions for Survival in Grade 5. It clarifies the learning outcomes and what successful work looks like.
