G R A D E   6

Diversity of Living Things

Expectations	The Digital Frog 2
Students will:
Demonstrate an understanding of ways in which classification systems are used to understand the diversity of living things	Ecology Section: Biodiversity, Frogs vs. Toads
Investigate classification systems and some of the common life processes	Ecology Section: Biodiversity, Behavior: Mating, Vocalization, Hibernation, Feeding
Explain why formal classification systems are based on structural characteristics rather than physical or behavioral characteristics	Ecology Section: Biodiversity, Frogs vs. Toads
Recognize differences between cold- and warm-blooded animals in regulating body temperature	Ecology section: Behavior: Hibernation
Compare the characteristics of vertebrates and invertebrates	use Anatomy section: Musculoskeletal for vertebrate example
Identify classification systems and the specific criteria used to organize information	Ecology section: Frogs vs. Toads
Identify inherited characteristics and learned or behavioral characteristics	Ecology section: Behavior: Hibernation, Feeding, Mating
Describe specific characteristics or adaptations that enable each group of vertebrates to live in its particular habitat and explain the importance of maintaining that habit for the survival of the species	Ecology section: Adopt a Pond: Create a Pond