1. The Life Cycle of a
Spider. Written by Ron Fridell
and Patricia Walsh. 2001.
This book is a great informational book with lots of
wonderful photos about different spiders, information about spiders, and the
life cycle of spiders. Although some of
the words are difficult and students may need some
help it is most appropriate for grades K-3. Available at
Barnes and Noble and Amazon.com.
Ca Standard: Science
Grade 2:
Life Sciences: 2.b Students know
the sequential stages of life cycles are different for different animals.
2. From
Tadpole to Frog. Written by Wendy Pfeffer. Illustrated by Holly
Keller. 1994.
An easy to understand text that gives
students a good understanding of the life cycle of frogs. Accompanied with beautiful
illustrations that help clarify the text. Last pages
gives basic information about frogs as well as describes several
species. Great book
for students with a naturalist intelligence. Most appropriate for grades
1-3. Available at Barnes and Noble and
at Amazon.com
Ca Standard: Science
Grade 2
Life Sciences: 2.a Students know that organisms reproduce
offspring of their own kind and that the offspring resemble their parents and
one another.
2. b Students know the sequential stages of
life cycles are different for different animals.
3. Beans. Written by Gail Saunders-Smith. 1997.
Very
simple text describes the planting, growing, picking and eating of beans. Accompanied by very nice
photographs. Most appropriate for
grades K-2.
Ca Standard: Science
Grade 2
Life Sciences: 2.f. Students know flowers and fruits are
associated with reproduction in plants.
4. From
Caterpillar to Butterfly. Written by Deborah Heiligman. Illustrated by
Another great easy to read book that teaches young
children about the lifecycle of a butterfly within a story. Includes a bonus butterfly
fact page at the very end of the book.
Most appropriate for grades 1-3. Available at Barnes and Noble and Amazon.com and
the Greer Library.
Ca Standard: Science
Grade 2
Life Science: 2. a Students know
that organisms reproduce offspring of their own kind and that the offspring
resemble their parents and one another.
2.
b Students know
the sequential stages of life cycles are different for different animals.
2. c Students
know many characteristic of an organism are inherited from the parents.
5. The Tiny Seed. Written by Eric Carle. 1987. Saxonville:
Picture Book Studio. Picture Book.
Gives a simple description
of a flowering plant’s life cycle through the different seasons.
Accompanied by beautiful illustrations. Appropriate for grades K-2. Available at Barnes and Noble, Amazon.com and Greer Library.
Ca
Standard: Science Grade 2
Life Science: 2.f. Students know
flowers and fruits are associated with reproduction in plants.
6. The Magic School Bus Plants Seeds: A Book About How Things Grow. Written
by Joanna Cole, Bruce Degan, and Patricia Relf. Illustrated by Bruce Degan. 1995.
Video
companion for book The
Miss Frizzle and the class decide to
plant a garden and learn about the life cycle of plants along the way. A fun story with colorful pictures, but text
may be a bit difficult. Ties in with a video of the same
name. Most appropriate as a read
aloud for grades K-2. Available to
Barnes and Noble and Amazon.com
Ca
Standard: Science Grade 2
Life Science: 2. f Students know
that flowers and fruits are associated with the reproduction of plants.
7. Spectacular Science: A Book of Poems. Editor: Lee Bennett Hopkins. Illustrated by Virginia Halstead. 2002.
Poetry about different science
topics all with a young audience in mind; written by a variety of different
writers. Appropriate as a read aloud for grades K-3 Available at Barnes and
Noble
Ca
Standard: Science: Grade 2
Life Science: 2.0 Plants and animals
have predictable lifecycles. (As well as many other standards)
8. Face-To-Face with the Ladybug. Written by
Valerie Tracqui. 2002.
Non-fiction,
informational book.
Great photographs accompany a fairly
easy to read text that is both interesting and informational for young readers
who are interested in ladybugs. Would appeal to students with a naturalist intelligence.
Appropriate for grades K-2.
Ca
Standard: Science: Grade 2
Life Science: 2. b. Students know the sequential stages of life cycles are different for
different animals.
9. Animal Life Cycles: Growing Up in the Wild. Written by Tony Hare. (2001).
This is a great book that covers the life cycles of 70
different types of animals. An excellent resource for any classroom library. Has both illustrations and color photographs.
Most appropriate for grades K-3. Available at Barnes and Noble.
Ca
standard: Science: Grade 2
Life Science: 2.a Students know that
organism reproduce offspring of their own kind and that the offspring resemble
their parents and one another.
2.b Students know the sequential stages of life cycles are
different for different animals.
2.c
Students know many characteristics of an organism are inherited from the
parents.
10. The Hunt for Food (Life's Cycles). Written by
Anita Ganeri. Illustrated by Graham Austin. (1997).
Designed for children beginning to
explore and understand the complexities and diversity in nature, these
illustration-filled books with simple texts and numerous captions show
individual plants and animals adapting within habitats that change with the
seasons. Appropriate for grades 1-2. Available at Barnes and Noble and Amazon.com.
Ca
Standard: Science Grade 2
Life cycles: 2.a Students know that
organism reproduce offspring of their own kind and that the offspring resemble
their parents and one another.
2.b Students know the sequential stages of life cycles are
different for different animals.
Kelley Collins
Theme: Life
Cycles
Main Content Standards Addressed:
1)
2 – Plants and animals have predictable life cycles.
2)
2.a. – Observe that organisms
reproduce offspring of their own kind, who inherit characteristics from their
parents, there is a variation, sometimes influenced by the environment.
3)
2.b – Observe that the sequential
stages of life cycles are different for animals (butterflies, frogs, mice.)
Six-Minute Nature Experiments. By Faith Hickman Brynie. Illustrations by Kim Whittingham.
This has great science experiments including 5 that have to do with life science. One has students plant their own seeds so they can see the life cycle of their very own plant. (pg. 57). Grades 2-5. Standard: 2.0
Spider: The magazine
for children. What Turkey’s
Eat for Thanksgiving, by Leslie Dendy. Red Oak,
This beautifully illustrated magazine has all kinds of
poems, fictional stories with valuable lessons, and articles for children to
read, which are usually science related. This particular issue has an article about
turkeys including, what they eat, and the history of where turkeys came
from. For ages 6-9.
Standard: 2.a.
Lady
Bug: The magazine for young children. Bubba, by Tricia Gardella. Carus Publishing
Company. Issue: August 1997.
This magazine also has great
science fiction stories, songs and games for children to play. This particular issue has an article about a
young bear, and how he and his mother survive on the food they eat such as
berries, and how they survive living in the woods (it’s a lighthearted story.)
Standard:
2.a.
Cricket Magazine. Red Oak
Cricket gives its readers 64 pages of folk
tales, fiction, biographies, fantasy, poetry, and science fiction. It's filled with fun: cartoons, crossword
puzzles, crafts, and recipes as well.
For ages 9-14 Standard: 2.0
http://www.yahooligans.com/content/animals/amphibians/
This site allows children to learn about
multiple amphibians, such as toads, frogs and salamanders. It talks about the life cycle for amphibians
as well. Appropriate for grades K-4. Standard: 2.0, 2.a, 2.b
Science Songs and Stories for the Big Questions. By Kathleen Carroll. 1999.
This is a spiral notebook with 50 pages, and
a 73-minute CD. This is a really fun resource for kids so they can learn about
important science concepts and vocabulary using a variety of music - blues, hip-hop,
country, and classical. The package includes a 73-minute CD and 50-page book
with words and songs. The CD has 10 songs and five stories on the scientific
method, sound, metric measurement, electricity, living things, plants,
adaptations, food chain, and monarch butterflies. Grades K-8.
Standard:
2.0, 2.a., 2.b
The Family Butterfly Book. By Rick Mikula. 2000.
This great book explains how caterpillars transform into butterflies from start
to finish – egg to caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfly - and reveals where
each stage can be found in the wilds of our own backyards. There are beautiful
photographs and detailed illustrations, you learn how to attract, safely catch
and handle, raise, and support butterflies.
It discusses how to make habitats and emphasizes the importance of
basking sites, water sources, and shelter.
It also includes facts, how-to projects. Appropriate for all ages. Standard: 2.0, 2.a, 2.b
Monarch Education Life Cycle Kit. You can experience the life cycle
of the Monarch from the early stages of the larvae's life to the full emergence
of the Monarch butterfly. There is artificial nectar that will provide good
nutrition for the butterfly. The Kit
also includes a coupon for Monarch larvae, a common milkweed plant, a Monarch instruction booklet, a sleeve for containment of
larvae, a Monarch butterfly containment cage, one nectar plant, and artificial
nectar. (You can look at this online at www.eNASCO.com)
Appropriate for any grade. Standard: 2.0, 2.a, 2.b
Monarch Life-Cycle Poster. This is a beautiful, full-color life cycle poster of the Monarch
butterfly (Danaus plexippus). It shows the complete life cycle beginning
with the egg at Day 1 and ending with the adult butterfly at Day 30 plus six
hours (shows 18 stages in all). (Also online www.eNASCO.com) Appropriate for any grade. Standard: 2.0, 2.a,
2.b
Life Cycles: Chicken. By David M. Schwartz. 2002. This book discusses in text and shows in pictures the
metamorphosis of a caterpillar to a butterfly, to the life cycle of a wood
frog. There are detailed photographs of
plant and animal development, and discusses life cycles. Whether it is a life
cycle of a maple tree or a chicken, students will learn that each share basic
needs for food, water, light and air.
Appropriate for grades 2-4. (Available online at www.lernerclassroom.com)
Standard: 2.0, 2.a, 2.b
Misty Lampshire
Science – Life Cycles and Food Chains
Insects and How They Grow “Wonder of Learning
Kit” by National Geographic. 1988 Geographic Society,
This
is a short booklet about many different kinds of insects – the way they are the
same and different. It’s a nice
introduction to classifying insects based on a variety of features. The contents of this learning kit include: 30 copies of the insect booklet, 1 read along
narration cassette, teachers guide, and activity sheets. Best used at the 2nd grade level.
Second Grade Curriculum Standards: Life Sciences – 2. Plants and animals have predictable life
cycles. As a basis for understanding
this concept: b. Students know the sequential stages of life cycles are
different for different animals, such as butterflies, frogs, and mice. d. Students know
there is variation among individuals of one kind within a population.
The Dream Tree. Author: Stephen Cosgrove. Price Stern Sloan:
This
is a neat children’s book about a caterpillar that grows into a beautiful
butterfly. It must go through different
life cycles in order to become a butterfly.
Great book for 2nd grade readers.
Second Grade Curriculum Standards: Life Sciences – 2. Plants and animals have predictable life
cycles. As a basis for understanding
this concept: b. Students know the sequential stages of life cycles are
different for different animals, such as butterflies, frogs, and mice. d. Students know
there is variation among individuals of one kind within a population.
Bugs. Author: Anne Stack. Ministry of
Education New Dec. 1990 Version 01.
Pages 193-210.
This
book has a whole day worth of experiences for students to learn about the life
cycle of butterflies and grasshoppers through learning logs, investigating,
writer’s workshop, dramatic play, etc. Neat ideas for the 2nd grade level.
Second Grade Curriculum Standards: Life Sciences – 2. Plants and animals have predictable life
cycles. As a basis for understanding
this concept: b.
Students know the sequential stages of life cycles are different
for different animals, such as butterflies, frogs, and mice. d. Students know there is variation among
individuals of one kind within a population.
Investigation and Experimentation – 4.
Scientific progress is made by asking meaningful questions and
conducting careful investigations. As a
basis for understanding this concept and addressing the content in the other
three strands, students should develop their own questions and perform
investigations. Students will: a. Make
predictions based on observed patterns and not random guessing. D.
Write or draw descriptions of sequence of steps, events, and
observations. G. Follow oral instructions for a scientific
investigation.
Critters. AIMS Education Foundation. 1989.
This
book has a great investigation on the life cycle of silk worms, and
mealworms. Students will follow the
different stages of the lives of these worms recording data as necessary. Great investigations for the 4th
grade level.
Second Grade Curriculum Standards: Life Sciences – 2. Plants and animals have predictable life
cycles. As a basis for understanding
this concept: b. Students know the
sequential stages of life cycles are different for different animals, such as
butterflies, frogs, and mice. d. Students know there is variation among
individuals of one kind within a population.
Investigation and Experimentation – 4.
Scientific progress is made by asking meaningful questions and
conducting careful investigations. As a
basis for understanding this concept and addressing the content in the other
three strands, students should develop their own questions and perform
investigations. Students will: a. Make predictions
based on observed patterns and not random guessing. D.
Write or draw descriptions of sequence of steps, events, and
observations. G. Follow oral instructions for a scientific
investigation.
Out of Doors. By Margaret
Collis. Learning
Through Science – Macdonald Educational.
Found in CSUS Library. Call Number – Nonprint 500 M14ov 1982.
These
are activity cards for investigating outside.
It has a variety of activities that include an animal’s life cycle. The cards also include other activity
extending to insects, plants, pollution, air, rain, plants and soil, (to name a
few). The contents includes: 2X24
student cards and a teachers book. Great
for 4th grade level.
Second Grade Curriculum Standards: Life Sciences – 2. Plants and animals have predictable life
cycles. As a basis for understanding
this concept: b. Students know the sequential stages of life cycles are
different for different animals, such as butterflies, frogs, and mice. d.
Students know there is variation among individuals of one kind within a
population. Investigation
and Experimentation – 4.
Scientific progress is made by asking meaningful questions and
conducting careful investigations. As a
basis for understanding this concept and addressing the content in the other
three strands, students should develop their own questions and perform
investigations. Students will: a. Make predictions
based on observed patterns and not random guessing. D.
Write or draw descriptions of sequence of steps, events, and
observations. G. Follow oral instructions for a scientific
investigation.
The Food Chain Mystery. Video From
Life Science Video Collections
This
15-minute video is about life forms and the food chain. It discusses how energy is transported from
the sun to living organisms through a sequence of producers and consumers known
as the food chain. 4th
grade level.
Second Grade Curriculum Standards: Life Sciences – 2. Plants and animals have predictable life
cycles. As a basis for understanding
this concept: b. Students know the
sequential stages of life cycles are different for different animals, such as
butterflies, frogs, and mice. d. Students know there is variation among
individuals of one kind within a population.
Insect. Video by An
Eyewitness, Narrated by Martin Sheen.
1994. Dorling Kindersley Ltd. And BBC Lionheart Television Intl. Inc. 35 min. ISBN: 0-7894-0036-7. Can be
found at the CSUS Library. Call
Number – Nonprint 500 .L66in 1994 Gr. 4-12.
This
video includes coverage of insects and their life cycles, habitats, and eating
habits. – How they help the environment.
It is 35 minutes long and best suited for 4-12 grade levels.
Second Grade Curriculum Standards: Life Sciences – 2. Plants and animals have predictable life
cycles. As a basis for understanding
this concept: b. Students know the
sequential stages of life cycles are different for different animals, such as
butterflies, frogs, and mice. d. Students know there is variation among
individuals of one kind within a population.
What is a Life Cycle (Science of Living
Things) by Bobbie Kalman and
Jacqueline Langille. This book can be
found at www.amazon.com ISBN: 0865058865
This
book explains the basic concept of the life cycle. The book explores both plant and animal life
from seed to egg or through birth, growth, reproduction, and death. 4th grade level.
Second Grade Curriculum Standards: Life Sciences – 2. Plants and animals have predictable life
cycles. As a basis for understanding
this concept: b. Students know the
sequential stages of life cycles are different for different animals, such as
butterflies, frogs, and mice. d. Students know there is variation among
individuals of one kind within a population.
The Life Cycle of a Butterfly by Bobbie Kalman and Margaret Amy Reiach.
This book can be found at www.amazon.com
Crabtree Pub; Illustrated edition (
This
book opens with a description of the butterfly, followed by a discussion of the
meaning of the term "life cycle."
Then, life stages are highlighted and explained scientifically. How
humans are adversely affecting the creatures' lives and what
students can do about it are also discussed.
The photographs are clear, colorful, and attractive. 4th grade
reading level.
Second Grade Curriculum Standards: Life Sciences – 2. Plants and animals have predictable life
cycles. As a basis for understanding
this concept: b. Students know the
sequential stages of life cycles are different for different animals, such as
butterflies, frogs, and mice. d. Students know there is variation among
individuals of one kind within a population.
The Life Cycle of a Sea Turtle
(The Life Cycle Series) by Bobbie Kalman. Publisher: Crabtree Pub;
Illustrated edition (January 2002) ISBN: 0778706826 This book can be found at www.amazon.com
This
book describes the life cycle of the sea turtle and the life cycle in
general. The stages of the sea turtles
life is discussed and explained. 4th grade reading level.
Second Grade Curriculum Standards: Life Sciences – 2. Plants and animals have predictable life
cycles. As a basis for understanding
this concept: b. Students know the
sequential stages of life cycles are different for different animals, such as
butterflies, frogs, and mice. d. Students know there is variation among
individuals of one kind within a population.
Jennifer Bovolick
Science
Text-Set Grade 2
The Life and times of the Ant. 2003.
Written by Charles Micucci.
This book
describes the evolution, physical characteristics, behavior, and social nature
of ants. This selection would be most
appropriate for 4th grade and up, with great pictures and
interesting details.
Grade 2 CA Standard(s):
2. Plants and animals have predictable life cycles. As a basis for understanding this concept:
a. Students
know that organisms reproduce offspring of their own kind and that the off
-spring resemble their parents and one another.
b. Students
know the sequential stages of life cycles are different for different animals,
such as butterflies, frogs, and mice.
c. Students
know many characteristics of an organism are inherited from the parents. Some characteristics are caused or influenced
by the environment.
Locator Guide:
ISBN# 0-618-00559-5
Bugs. 2000.
Written by Gerald Legg.
Packed with information, this is a
great educational resource for kids of all ages. Text is read aloud, and there is interactive
questioning, an interactive color game, and quizzes. This is very appealing to students with a
visual, spatial, and naturalist intelligence.
Grade 2 CA Standard(s):
2. Plants and animals have predictable life cycles. As a basis for understanding this concept:
a. Students
know that organisms reproduce offspring of their own kind and that the off
-spring resemble their parents and one another.
b. Students
know the sequential stages of life cycles are different for different animals,
such as butterflies, frogs, and mice.
c. Students
know many characteristics of an organism are inherited from the parents. Some characteristics are caused or influenced
by the environment.
Locator Guide:
ISBN# 1-57768-763-9
Please Help Our Ocean Animals Webquest. 2003.
By Joan Corcoran. An interactive resource on
the Internet.
This is an inquiry-oriented lesson
to learn about ocean animals. This webquest is
designed to be used with an integrated unit on ocean life and not in isolation.
Science, art, and language arts are easily integrated in this lesson. WebQuests are used as exploratory independent activities in
the child centered constructivist classroom.
Grade 2 CA Standard(s):
2. Plants and animals have predictable life cycles. As a basis for understanding this concept:
a. Students
know that organisms reproduce offspring of their own kind and that the off
-spring resemble their parents and one another.
b. Students
know the sequential stages of life cycles are different for different animals,
such as butterflies, frogs, and mice.
c. Students
know many characteristics of an organism are inherited from the parents. Some characteristics are caused or influenced
by the environment.
Locator Guide:
www.bedford.k12.ny.us/wpes/webquest/
An Episode on Australian
Animals. 2003. By Rachel Boyd, Kevin Maggs, and
Lisa Rondinelli.
An interactive resource on the Internet.
Throughout this WebQuest students will be exploring the different
ecological regions of
Grade 2 CA Standard(s):
2. Plants and animals have predictable life cycles. As a basis for understanding this concept:
a. Students
know that organisms reproduce offspring of their own kind
and that the
offspring resemble their parents and one another.
b. Students
know the sequential stages of life cycles are different for different animals,
such as butterflies, frogs, and mice.
c. Students
know many characteristics of an organism are inherited from the parents. Some characteristics are caused or influenced
by the environment.
Locator Guide:
www.richmond.edu/academics/as/education/projects/webquests/australia
Changing and Growing:
Animals. 2003. By Katie Jones. An Internet website about
the life cycles of frogs, dolphins, kangaroos, and butterflies.
This is a
great website that gives information about the life cycles of four different
animals. This is most appropriate for
students in grade 3 –6, and appeals to students with strong spatial,
naturalist, and even a musical intelligence.
There is accompanied sounds of the animals that
can be heard on the website.
Grade 2 CA Standard(s):
2. Plants and animals have predictable life cycles. As a basis for understanding this concept:
a. Students
know that organisms reproduce offspring of their own kind
and that the
offspring resemble their parents and one another.
b. Students
know the sequential stages of life cycles are different for different animals,
such as butterflies, frogs, and mice.
c. Students
know many characteristics of an organism are inherited from the parents. Some characteristics are caused or influenced
by the environment.
Students know many characteristics of an organism are
inherited from the parents. Some
characteristics are caused or influenced by the environment.
Locator Guide:
http://www.uen.org/utahlink/tours/tourFames.cgi?tour_id=13373
The Very Hungry Caterpillar. 1994.
Written by Eric Carle.
This is a
beautiful picture book that tells the story of a caterpillar turning into a
butterfly. Appropriate for K – 3, but I
believe all students can definitely appreciate the life cycle of the butterfly.
Grade 2 CA Standard(s):
2. Plants and animals have predictable life cycles. As a basis for understanding this concept:
a. Students
know that organisms reproduce offspring of their own kind
and that the
offspring resemble their parents and one another.
b. Students
know the sequential stages of life cycles are different for different animals,
such as butterflies, frogs, and mice.
c. Students
know many characteristics of an organism are inherited from the parents. Some characteristics are caused or influenced
by the environment.
Locator Guide:
ISBN# 0-399-22753-9
All About Turtles.
2000. Written and illustrated by Jim Arnosky.
This book
provides realistic photographs of turtles, along with diagrams of their life
cycle. Ultimately, this book answers any
questions that you may have about turtles.
Appropriate for grades 3 –6.
Grade 2 CA Standard(s):
2. Plants and animals have predictable life cycles. As a basis for understanding this concept:
a. Students
know that organisms reproduce offspring of their own kind
and that the
offspring resemble their parents and one another.
b. Students
know the sequential stages of life cycles are different for different animals,
such as butterflies, frogs, and mice.
c. Students
know many characteristics of an organism are inherited from the parents. Some characteristics are caused or influenced
by the environment.
Locator Guide:
ISBN# 0-590-69781-1
Wacky Plant Cycles. 2000.
Written by Valerie Wyatt. Illustrated by Lilith Jones.
This engaging book will help you explain the wonderful life
of plants to your students. It covers all major cycles from seed to decay and
includes some experiments to try at home. One of the book's strong points is
the beautiful illustrations. Whether highlighting some of the text, or
describing a particular cycle or depicting a wilderness scene, the images are a
pleasure to behold and provide some good discussion topics with your
children. Appropriate for grades 1-3.
Grade 2 CA Standard(s):
2. Plants and animals have predictable life cycles. As a basis for understanding this concept:
a. Students know that organisms reproduce
offspring of their own kind
and that the
offspring resemble their parents and one another.
b. Students know the sequential stages of life
cycles are different for different animals, such as butterflies, frogs, and
mice.
c. Students
know many characteristics of an organism are inherited from the parents. Some characteristics are caused or influenced
by the environment.
Locator Guide:
ISBN# 1572557958
Lifecycles
of a Dozen Diverse Creatures. 1997.
Written by Paul Fleischer.
Life cycles of a dozen animals are
described in this book, from the familiar to the strange. This book explores
their multiple ways of reproduction from the male-female mating of bullfrogs to
a process called parthenogenesis by which daphnia can produce fertile eggs
without sperm. Some creatures, like the oyster, change sex. Others, like the
earthworm, are hermaphroditic. A number of animals, like the emperor penguin,
are reared jointly by both parents. Others, like the opossum, are raised by
their mothers while still others, like the seahorse, are cared for by their
fathers. A large number never see their parents after birth. Appropriate for grades 5 –6.
Grade 2 CA Standard(s):
2. Plants and animals have predictable life cycles. As a basis for understanding this concept:
a. Students know that organisms reproduce
offspring of their own kind
and that the offspring
resemble their parents and one another.
b. Students
know the sequential stages of life cycles are different for different animals,
such as butterflies, frogs, and mice.
c. Students
know many characteristics of an organism are inherited
from the
parents. Some characteristics are caused
or influenced by the environment.
All About Deer. 1996.
Written and illustrated by Jim Arnosky.
This book
explores the world of deer, and discovers how they raise their young and flee
from predators. There is so much
information packed into this book with great diagrams and illustrations to
connect with the text. Appropriate for
grades 3-6.
Grade 2 CA
Standard(s): 2. Plants and animals have
predictable life cycles. As a basis for
understanding this concept:
a.
Students know that organisms reproduce offspring of their own kind
and that the
offspring resemble their parents and one another.
b. Students
know the sequential stages of life cycles are different for
different animals, such as butterflies, frogs, and mice.
c. Students
know many characteristics of an organism are inherited
from the
parents. Some characteristics are caused
or influenced by the environment.
Locator Guide:
ISBN#0-590-46793-X