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 upper elementary school students may find some of the vocabulary to be difficult. Simplify the material by focusing on various depths, organism size, temperature and light availability at each environment. 2- Making Organisms A. Divide students into cooperative groups. B. Provide students with information about the organisms that they will be making models of, and explain how each is adapted to its environment.