Thrive Together
Needs of Plants and Animals
Kindergarten

The Mission

16 min

Storyline

Students will observe living things that are struggling and determine what is needed for them to thrive.

The crew will journey with fellow explorers to help a small collection of plants and animals that are not happy in their environments. Students will analyze data and make a decision that will improve the health of different plants and animals.

3-Dimensional Science

Phenomenon

Living things have different needs to thrive and survive in their habitat.

Science and Engineering Practices

Analyzing and Interpreting Data

The crew collects and analyzes data by observing the conditions and characteristics of different organisms, such as frogs and plants to determine what they need to thrive. They use this data to make informed decisions and take appropriate actions.

Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions

Based on their observations and data analysis, the crew constructs explanations and designs solutions to address the needs of the organisms. They identify the missing elements and suggest appropriate actions to improve the conditions.

Crosscutting Concepts

Cause and Effect

The mission explores the cause-and-effect relationship between specific environmental factors and the well-being of organisms.

Disciplinary Core Ideas

LS1.A: Structure and Function

The mission explores the relationship between the structure and function of organisms.

LS2.C: Ecosystem Dynamics, Functioning, and Resilience

The mission emphasizes the importance of maintaining a balance in ecosystems by addressing the needs of different organisms.

Resources

Targeted Standards

Timeline