Living Things Need Our Care
A Science Journey for Year 1 Exploring how we can help animals and plants
What Do You Need to Stay Happy and Healthy?
Think about what you need every day Share with a friend sitting next to you
All Living Things Have Basic Needs
Food to give them energy Water to drink and stay healthy Shelter to keep them safe Just like you need these things too!
Let's Meet Some Australian Animals!
Look at the animal pictures Can you guess what each animal needs? Work with your partner to match animals with their needs
How Animals Feel When Their Needs Are Met
{"left":"When animals have food, water, and shelter they feel:\nHappy and safe\nComfortable and healthy\nReady to play and grow","right":"When animals don't have what they need they feel:\nScared and worried\nHungry and thirsty\nSad and uncomfortable"}
How Can We Help Living Things?
Plant trees and flowers for animals to live in Put out water bowls for thirsty animals Keep our parks and gardens clean Be gentle and quiet around wildlife Learn about animals so we can help them better
Draw Your Caring Story
Choose one animal you want to help Draw a picture showing how you can care for it Write or tell us: 'This animal needs ___ and I can help by ___'
Remember: Every Living Thing Deserves Our Care
"When we take care of animals and plants, we take care of our world."