Science Earth's Systems Conceptual 5–6 yrs

How Organisms Shape Habitats

生物如何塑造栖息地

Description

Construct an argument supported by evidence for how plants and animals can change the environment to meet their needs

Mastery Evidence
  • Give at least three examples of organisms changing their environment (beaver dams, bird nests, plant roots breaking rock)
  • Explain why organisms change their environment (to meet needs for shelter, food, water)
  • Construct an argument with evidence showing how a specific organism changes its environment
Assessment Prompt

Can your child explain how a beaver builds a dam that changes a river into a pond, or how tree roots can crack rocks apart?