Plant and Animal Relationships

2nd Grade - Life Science - NGSS

Students explore the diversity of plants and animals, the dependency of plants on animals, and the dependency of animals on plants. They determine that plants need water and light to grow.

Anchor Phenomenon: Whirligig Beetle Video.

Driving Question: Where do whirligigs live and do they live with other plants and animals? (Where do plants and animals live and how do they interact?)

Engineering Design Challenge: Design and develop an artificial pollinator.