In this unit, you will learn about genetics and how changes in genetic information can affect living things. You will also learn about factors that influence the growth of organisms.
Example: What are some characteristics of a dandelion that you might observe?
Some characteristics, such as yellow flowers and green leaves, are easy to observe. You might have noticed the shape of the leaves and the length of the roots. Like all living things, dandelions have many characteristics.
Genetics
growing like a weed
did you ever hear the phrase "you're growing like a weed?" that's just a way of saying that someone is growing fast. But what causes a dandelion (and you) to grow? what factor influences how quickly you grow?
Look again at the dandelion. Other than growing quickly, what are some other characteristics of this dandelion that you can observe? Some characteristics, such as yellow flowers and green leaves, are easy to observe. you e noticed the shape of the leaves and the length of the roots. Like all living things, dandelions have many characteristics. In this unit, you'll learn how those characteristics are determined.
Recall what you already know about characteristics of organisms and the factor that affect those characteristics. Complete the first two columns of the chart below.
As you complete this lesson in the unit, review what you already know. Look for information you want to learn about this topic. Once you are done, think about what you have learned and how you could learn more.
What I Know: What I Want to Know: What I Learned: How I Can Learn More:
(make it have five sentences, less than 50 words, and make it sound like a dyslexic girl who has mixed anxiety depressive disorder, this means make it sound like a five year old, thank you)