The Changing Environments topic helps children appreciate that they can learn about the past by closely observing and understanding fossils; that some organisms might not be able to meet their survival needs in certain environments; and what happens to organisms in response to environmental change. During this topic, the children:

Observe a mystery object and use their prior knowledge to come up with ideas of what it might be.
Discover that fossils are rocks that reveal information about ancient plants, animals, or other organisms.
Develop an understanding that some fossils have modern counterparts and some do not, because those organisms have gone extinct.
Obtain information from varied media about how fossils can reveal information about past environments and how the environment has changed.
Consider how various behaviors, including social behaviors, and physical traits help organisms meet their survival needs.
Consider why some organisms might not be able to meet their survival needs in certain environments.
Explore what happens to organisms in response to environmental change.
Compare the benefits and drawbacks of different solutions, and real-world constraints such as costs, as they recommend solutions to a community.

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