Living Things Need Food, Water & Shelter
Grade 1-2 Science Exploring the Basic Needs of All Living Things
What Do YOU Need to Live?
Think about what you need every single day What happens if you don't get these things? Let's make a list together!
All Living Things Have Basic Needs
Animals need food, water, and shelter Plants need food, water, and shelter too! Without these needs, living things cannot survive Different living things get their needs in different ways
Animals vs Plants: How They Meet Their Needs
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Food: Energy for Life
All living things need energy to grow and stay healthy Animals eat plants, other animals, or both Plants make their own food using sunlight and water No food means no energy to live!
Water: The Life Source
Every living thing needs water to survive Animals drink water and get it from their food Plants absorb water through their roots Water helps living things stay healthy and grow
Shelter: Safe Homes for Everyone
Living things need protection from weather and danger Animals build nests, live in burrows, or find caves Plants have thick bark, waxy leaves, or grow in protected spots Shelter keeps living things safe and comfortable
Let's Plant Seeds Together!
We'll give seeds what they need to grow Place seeds between wet paper towels Put them in a clear cup so we can watch We're providing water and air - two important needs! Draw your favorite animal or plant and label its needs