Iowa Classrooms
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Life Sciences

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TIMSS: Third International Mathematics and Science Study
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The following Interval Benchmarks for Life Sciences are assessed on Third International Mathematics and Science Study. Supporting Information and Instructional Strategies can be viewed by selecting a highlighted grade.

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Standard 1:
Knows about the diversity and unity that characterize life
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. Grade K-4 Interval Benchmark 1: Knows regulation and behavior
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. Grade 5-8 Interval Benchmark 1: Knows regulation and behavior
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Standard 2:
Understands the genetic basis for the transfer of biological characteristics from one generation to the next
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. Grade K-4 Interval Benchmark 1: Knows the life cycles of organisms
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. Grade 5-8 Interval Benchmark 1: Knows reproduction and heredity
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Standard 3:
Knows the general structure and functions of cells in organisms
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. Grade K-4 Interval Benchmark 1: Know characteristics of organisms
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. Grade 5-8 Interval Benchmark 1: Knows the structure and function in living systems
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Standard 4:
Understands how species depend on one another and on the environment for survival
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. Grade K-4 Interval Benchmark 1: Knows organisms and environments
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. Grade K-4 Interval Benchmark 2: Know changes in the environment
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. Grade K-4 Interval Benchmark 3: Knows characteristics and changes in populations
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. Grade 5-8 Interval Benchmark 3: Knows populations, resources, and environments
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. Grade 5-8 Interval Benchmark 4: Knows populations and ecosystems
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