Unit 1 (Inheritance and Variation)
Unit Question: What is the origin of the traits of Wolf-44 (a wolf that appears to be different from the rest of its pack)?
Chapter 1 Question: Why are the wolves different from each other, even though they are the same species?
Chapter 2 Question: Why is Wolf 44's color similar to one pack, but different from the other?
Chapter 3 Question: Why isn't Wolf 44 like the Bison Valley Pack in hunting style and size?
Chapter 4 Question: How can scientists investigate questions about traits?
Unit 2 (Adaptations and Survival)
Unit Question:
Chapter 1 question: Why are the snails with yellow shells not surviving well?
Chapter 2 question: Why are the snails with banded shells more likely to survive than the snails with yellow shells?
Chapter 3 question: Why were snails with yellow shells more likely to survive in their environment 10 years ago?
Chapter 4 question: How can engineers use what they learn from organisms’ traits to design solutions?
Unit 3 (Weather and Climate)
Unit Question:
Chapter 1 Question: Which island’s weather would be best for orangutans?
Chapter 2 Question: Which island’s weather will continue to be best for orangutans?
Chapter 3 Question: Over many years, which island’s weather will be best for orangutans?
Chapter 4 Question: How can the WPO prepare for natural hazards that might damage their offices?
Unit 4 (Forces)
Unit Question: How is it possible for a train to float?
Chapter 1 Question: Why does the train rise?
Chapter 2 Question: Why does the train rise without anything touching it?
Chapter 3 Question: Why does the train fall?
Chapter 4 Question: Why does the train float?
Chapter 5 Question: Why does the train change from floating to falling?