Individuals and groups of organisms interact with each other and the environment. The organisms and groups of organisms that are best suited to an environment survive and reproduce.
Humans have a major impact on the living and non-living environment.
Attitudes Students will demonstrate positive attitudes toward science and its relevance to the individual. Demonstrate an interest in science outside of the classroom Persist with assigned tasks. Demonstrate a belief in the usefulness of science in understanding the world. Processes of Science Students will demonstrate the ability to employ the language, instruments, methods and materials of science for collecting, organizing, interpreting, and communicating information. We chose to introduce your students to life under the water's surface by examining the tiniest life forms - plankton.