Living Things and Change

The sunflower growing towards the sun.

Black bears in the winter

The bat has slowed down his metabolism during the cold, dark winters. It doesn't have to forage for food.

An extended period of sleep where the animal uses very little energy.

Earthworms will burrow underground when the sun is out in full force. If they don't they will dry up and die.

Movement from one place to another and back.

Plants being alive but not actively growing.

Sandy Cheeks on SpongeBob Squarepants in the winter.

Canadian geese flying south for the winter.

This plant isn't dead. It has stopped growing until the weather gets warmer and the daylight hours increase.

Slugs go underground when it's too hot for them. They don't want to dry out in the HOT sun.

Monarch butterflies fly south for a warm place to have their young.

Humpback whales looking for food.

These sprouts will grow towards the sun. This aids in photosynthesis.

Birds so this because of weather or to hatch their young or to find food.

Can be caused when there is not enough water for a plant or animal to thrive.

An apple tree loses its leaves until spring.