B. Inquiry 1 . Plan and conduct a simple investigation. Ask a question about objects, organisms, and events in the environment. Employ simple equipment, such as hand lenses, thermometers, balances, etc., to gather data and extend the senses. Plants A. Characteristics of Organisms 1. Organisms have basic needs.
Plants have basic structures.
Classify edible plant parts as seeds, roots, etc. Explore and compare methods of seed dispersal. B. Life Cycles of Organisms 1. Plants have life cycles. The details of the life cycle are different for different organisms.