Analyze and discuss the requirements of living things with respect to physical characteristics and environmental needs. Identify the biotic and abiotic components of an ecosystem and the importance of each in determining the organisms found in various ocean biomes.
Some scientists work in teams, and some work alone, but all communicate extensively with others.
C. Discuss the various characteristics of each environment with the students. Keep in mind that some students may find the vocabulary to be difficult. Simplify the material by focusing on various ocean depths, organism size, temperature, and light availability at each environment. Creature A. Divide students into cooperative groups and give each group a description of three environments. B. Explain to the students that animals adapt to different environments and read the descriptions of the environments.