Topic: Habitats and Ecosystems
Students will differentiate between biotic and abiotic factors in an ecosystem and the interactions that
Students will observe, record, and compare Texas wildlife based on their body coverings and the
Students will develop the concept of comparing and classifying animals based on physical characteristics.
Students will explain how behavioral traits, such as migration, increase the chances of survival of
Students will explain how behavioral traits, such as migration, increase the chances of survival of
Students will use the Engineering Design Process (EDP) to create a bat habitat for a
Students will compare and give examples of ways living organisms depend on each other for
Students will use models to investigate characteristics, such as the shells of turtles, as adaptations
Students will demonstrate comprehension of food chains and food webs through the use of models.
