K-Plant and Animal Needs

Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive.

 

Clarification Statement: Examples of patterns could include that animals need to take in food but plants do not; the different kinds of food needed by different types of animals; the requirement of plants to have light; and, that all living things need water.

Assessment Boundary: none

Evidence Statement

Learning Objectives

1. Identify and describe the basic needs of animals.


2. Recognize that animals have external body parts that help them meet those needs.


3. Use observations to describe patterns of what animals need to survive.

Materials

- Pictures or drawings of different animals
- Whiteboard or chart paper
- Markers
- Images of different habitats
- Vocabulary sheet
- Images and videos of animals in their habitats
- Quiz materials

Pre Lesson Discussion(10 minutes)
  1. Engagement: Begin with a question to engage students, e.g., "What do you think animals need to survive?"
  2. Introduction to Vocabulary: Introduce key vocabulary terms (needs, survive, external body parts) using simple and relatable examples.
  3. Discussion: Discuss the basic needs of animals, including food, water, shelter, and air.

Activity:Exploring Animal Needs (25 Mins)

1. Observation Activity: Show pictures or drawings of different animals on the whiteboard or chart paper. Ask students to describe what they see and what they think each animal needs to survive.


2. Habitat Discussion: Show images of different animal habitats (e.g., forest, desert, ocean) and discuss how animals' needs may vary in different environments.

 

Discussion and Analysis(15 Mins)

1. Patterns and Needs: Lead a class discussion about the patterns they observed regarding what animals need to survive. Encourage students to use observations and evidence from the pictures and habitat images.


2. External Body Parts: Discuss how animals have external body parts that help them meet their needs (e.g., beaks for eating, fur for warmth).

 

Quiz and Assessment

1. Assessment:Conduct a brief quiz to assess students' understanding of the concepts covered in the lesson. Sample questions can include:


- What are some basic needs of animals?
- How do animals use their external body parts to meet their needs?

 

Vocabulary

- Needs
- Survive
- External body parts

Teacher Notes

- Encourage students to think critically about what animals need in different environments.


- Relate the lesson to real-life scenarios, such as how pets are provided with food, water, and shelter.

Phenomena

  1. Plant Growth in Different Environments

  2. Animals Seeking Shelter

  3. Watering Plants and Growth

  4. Air and Animal Respiration

  5. Effects of Food on Animal Behavior

  6. Plant and Animal Interactions

SEP 4

SEP4: Analyzing and Interpreting Data

DCI

LS1.C: Organization for Matter and Energy Flow in Organisms

CCC

Patterns