Explain how instinctual and learned behavioral traits increase chances of survival.
TEKS 5.13B bridges prior learning and next steps in Science, keeping Instincts & Learned Behaviors coherent across the year.
This standard clarifies expectations for Instincts & Learned Behaviors so lesson goals, checks for understanding, and feedback stay aligned.
Start with concrete or familiar examples, connect to prior knowledge, model a clear process, and provide checks for understanding aligned to 5.13B.
Standard 5.13B describes the essential skills and understandings for Instincts & Learned Behaviors in Grade 5. 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 5.13B.
Students may rely on procedures without reasoning or mix key terms. Build in quick oral explanations, error analysis, and vocabulary supports tied to 5.13B.
