The Forest as Blanket, Umbrella, and Hot Water Bottle (Back to Lesson) National Science Education Standards Inquiry Ask a question about objects, organisms, events. (K-4) Changes in Environments Environments are the spaces, conditions, and factors that affect an individual's and a population's ability to survive and their quality of life. (K-4)   Copyright 2006 Journey North. All Rights Reserved. Please send all questions, comments, and suggestions to our feedback form