Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems: Animals, Plants, and Their Environment
Using the Science A-Z resources below will help students develop proficiency in Disciplinary Core Ideas, engage in Science and Engineering Practices, and recognize Crosscutting Concepts as they build toward fulfilling one or more of the grade K Performance Expectations related to Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems: Animals, Plants, and Their Environment.- K-LS1-1: Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive.
- K-ESS2-2: Construct an argument supported by evidence for how plants and animals (including humans) can change the environment to meet their needs.
- K-ESS3-1: Use a model to represent the relationship between the needs of different plants or animals (including humans) and the places they live.
- K-ESS3-3: Communicate solutions that will reduce the impact of humans on the land, water, air, and/or other living things in the local environment.
Correlated Resources
Life
Animals
Animals of the Rivers - FOCUS Book
high NGSS Codes: K-LS1-1, K-ESS2-2- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
- Digital
Animals - Investigation Pack
NGSS Codes: K-LS1-1, K-ESS3-1
A Day in the Life of a Sea Otter - Science Video
NGSS Codes: K-LS1-1, K-ESS3-1
- Discussion Questions
- Video
The Harbor Seal in Seaside Homebody - Science Video
NGSS Codes: K-LS1-1, K-ESS3-1
- Discussion Questions
- Video
The Manatee in Destination: Warm Waters - Science Video
NGSS Codes: K-LS1-1, K-ESS3-1
- Discussion Questions
- Video
Rainforest Home - Quick Read
NGSS Codes: K-ESS3-1
Living/Non-Living
Living or Non-Living? - Science Video
NGSS Codes: K-LS1-1
- Discussion Questions
- Teaching Tips
- Video
Plants
Plants - Nonfiction Book
NGSS Codes: K-LS1-1
City Gardening - FOCUS Book
mid NGSS Codes: K-LS1-1- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
- Digital
Giant Sequoias - FOCUS Book
mid NGSS Codes: K-LS1-1, K-ESS3-1- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
- Digital
Powerful Plants - FOCUS Book
high NGSS Codes: K-LS1-1, K-ESS2-2- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
- Digital
Plants - Investigation Pack
NGSS Codes: K-LS1-1, K-ESS3-1
Plants in the Desert - Quick Read
NGSS Codes: K-ESS3-1
Earth & Space
Physical
Things Move
Animals Move! - FOCUS Book
high NGSS Codes: K-ESS3-1- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Digital