NGSS
Adaptation explained in an easy to understand way.
Adaptation
A trait that helps an organism survive in its environment. Adaptation. It's when animals or plants change so they can live better in their home.
Desert explained in an easy to understand way.
Desert
A biome with very little rainfall or plant life. Desert. A desert is a place that is very dry with few plants, where it seldom rains.
Environment explained in an easy to understand way.
Environment
All the living and nonliving things in an area. Environment. The environment is where plants, animals, and people live and play.
Grassland explained in an easy to understand way.
Grassland
A biome covered by grasses and fertile soil. Grassland. Grasslands are large open areas where lots of grass grows and animals live.
Habitat explained in an easy to understand way.
Habitat
The place where an organism lives. Habitat. A habitat is a home where plants and animals live and grow.
Model explained in an easy to understand way.
Model
A representation of an object or system. Model. In Kindergarten, a model is like a small version or drawing of something real that helps us understand how it works.
Mountain explained in an easy to understand way.
Mountain
A tall landform that rises to a peak. Mountain. A mountain is a big hill that reaches up high into the sky.
Nutrient explained in an easy to understand way.
Nutrient
A substance that an organism needs to live, like water or minerals. Nutrient. In Kindergarten, we learn that nutrients are like the special ingredients in food that help plants and animals grow and stay healthy.
Plant
A multicellular eukaryote that produces its own food by photosynthesis. Plant. A plant is a living thing that makes its own food using sunlight, air, and water.
