In order to survive in an environment, organisms have many different physical characteristics that help regulate their temperature, move, find food, and protect themselves. The students’ first analyze data from a case study on the peppered moth, learning about how organisms are adapted to their environment and how a change can affect their ability to survive. Students then explore physical adaptations from feet to teeth to color in order to develop an argument from evidence as to why an organism can survive well in one environment and less well in another.

The Sound All Around interactive e-book uses a variety of everyday events to introduce the concept of sound. Students explore how to make sounds, how sound travels, and how sounds are used. Characters Molly and Juan guide students to explore as they use instruments and make discoveries that put concepts into context, using inventive critical-thinking in a playful exploration of sounds all around. A Teacher’s Guide provides additional opportunities for exploration, inquiry questions, connections to the standards, and tips and practical information to enhance the e-book experience.