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Central Idea: Physical characteristics and behaviors and organisms help them grow and survive. 

Adaptations

Sharing the Planet:

An inquiry into rights and responsibilities in the struggle to share finite resources with other people and with other living things.

Discussing Author's Purpose with Ocean videos:

Is the video trying to persuade, inform, or entertain you? 

Habitat Resources

Key Concepts: form, change, responsibility

Related Concepts: organism, habitat, characteristics

  •  The structure and function of organisms contributes to their survival

  • Living organisms depend on each other

  • Changes in the environment affect organisms

Approaches to Learning: Research and Thinking Skills

Learner Profile Attributes: caring, balanced, inquirer

Attitudes: appreciation, integrity

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