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Teaching Reproductive behavior of animals

Reproductive behavior of animals

Mating is the pairing of an adult male and female to produce young. Adults that are most successful at attracting a mate are most likely to have offspring. Traits that help animals attract a mate and have offspring increase their fitness.

CK-12 (Middle School)

ESSENTIAL QUESTION:

How do animals ensure that they mate and that their offspring survives?
STANDARDS:
RST.1 - Analysis & Evidence, RST.2 - Main Ideas, RST.4 - Key Terms

DEPTH OF KNOWLEDGE (DOK) LEVELS:

1,2
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