B. Inquiry 1. Plan and conduct a simple investigation. Ask a question about objects, organisms, and events in the environment. Select and use equipment and tools to gather data and extend the senses. Use data to construct a reasonable explanation.
Organisms have basic needs and can survive only in environments in which their needs can be met.
The world has many different environments, and distinct environments support the life of different types of organisms. Identify the characteristics of different environments, such as forests, wetlands, grasslands, deserts, and and in polar, temperate and tropical regions. Investigate the relationship between the basic needs of different organisms and whether or not a particular environment meets those needs. Organisms have senses that help them detect internal and external cues. Life Cycles of Organisms 1.