| K-7 STANDARD L.HE: HEREDITY Develop an understanding that all life forms must reproduce to survive. Understand that characteristics of mature plants and animals may be inherited or acquired and that only inherited traits are passed on to their young. Understand that inherited traits can be influenced by changes in the environment and by genetics. |
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| L.HE.M.2 Reproduction - Reproduction is a characteristic of all living systems; because no individual organism lives forever, reproduction is essential to the continuation of every species. Some organisms reproduce asexually. Other organisms reproduce sexually. |
Amphibians and Reptiles - This event will test knowledge of amphibians, turtles, crocodiles, and reptiles. Disease Detectives - Students will use their investigative skills in the scientific study of disease, injury, health, and disability in populations or groups of people. There will be a focus on environmental causes of public health problems. |