Biology
STAAR™ Achievement Series for Science © 2013 Region 4 Education Service Center
Notes
Read and select facilitation questions as appropriate to meet your students’ needs.
Phase Instructional Grouping Materials
Engage
Student pairs
Engage: Biological Relationship
Tic-Tac-Toe
Explore
Whole group
Explore: Predator-Prey Simulation
1 bag of microwave popcorn
Green, yellow, red, and brown yarn strips
Scissors
Resealable plastic bag
Explain
Part 1:
Whole group
Part 2:
Individual
Student pairs
Explain Part 1: Predator-Prey
Relationships
Explain Part 2: Symbiotic Relationships
Activity
Elaborate
Student pairs
Elaborate: Biological Relationship
Scenarios
Teacher-led student group
Elaborate: Biological Relationship
Scenarios*
Evaluate
Individual Evaluate: Biological Relationships
*For targeted students only
