Snail
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This task is about features of animals that help them to survive.
Task administration:
This task can be completed with pencil and paper or online.
Levels:
2, 4
Curriculum info:
Keywords:
Description of task:
For this NEMP task students write about parts of the snail that help it survive.
Curriculum Links:
Science capabilities
The capabilities focus is brought about by the conversations you have and the questions you ask.
Capability: Gather and interpret data
This resource provides opportunities to discuss using careful observations as evidence.
Science capability - Gather and interpret data (TKI)
Capability: Use evidence
This resource provides opportunities to discuss using evidence e.g., features to help explain how animals survive.
Science capability: Use evidence (TKI)
Science capabilities:
Making Better Sense:
Answers/responses:
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Y4 (10/1999) |
Y8 (09/1999) |
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-shell protects soft parts inside from predators
-shell keeps body moist
-body can withdraw totally into shell
-body uses slime to allow snail to slide easily and safely
-slime closes entrance to shell for temperature control
-eyes used to see (light and dark)
-tentacles used to touch, smell and taste
-mouth used to eat
Number of valid responses: |
28%
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35%
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Diagnostic and formative information:
Commentary
Many students struggled to identify more than two adaptive features.
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