Can you think of why temperature might change in an environment? - Seasons, time of day, or other weather patterns can cause changes in temperature., What other ways can an organism’s environment change? - Environments are affected by weather, wind, humans cutting down trees, etc.., Why do plants and animals need to respond to environmental changes? - In order to meet their basic needs, plants and animals can adjust or change to suit their environment., What would happen if plants and animals were not able to adjust to their environment?leaving to find a new area, not being able to survive, - Some examples are: leaving to find a new area, not being able to survive, etc.., How might plants and animals react differently to cold temperatures? - Since plants cannot move, they likely go dormant, while animals might migrate or move somewhere else, or grow different coats to keep warm in the cold weather., Which types of animals might migrate? Why? - Animals that can move around well, like birds flying or whales swimming, often migrate. Animals that move slowly are less likely to migrate, such as bears., How would ocean life react to an oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico? - The oil would harm animals and ocean life. Birds, for instance, can be coated with oil and are unable to fly. Shrimp would ingest the oil and likely not survive. Have students creatively support their answers, linking different ocean organisms to the possible effects of oil., How is hibernating different from migrating? - Hibernation is when animals sleep or rest during a period of cold weather (such as winter), whereas migrating refers to leaving the area and going somewhere else for the season.,

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