Learning Objective
Identify survival needs of plants and animals using visual organization
Materials Needed
- Large chart paper with headings: 'Water', 'Food', 'Shelter', 'Air'
- Picture cards of local plants and animals
- Glue sticks
- Markers
- Real examples (water, food items)
Preparation
- 1Create large chart with four columns
- 2Prepare picture cards of familiar local plants and animals
- 3Review what 'survive' means in simple terms
- 4Have real examples to show
Step-by-Step Instructions
- 1Review what 'survive' means: 'staying alive and healthy'
- 2Show the chart headings and explain each need
- 3Hold up picture cards one at a time
- 4Ask: 'What does this plant/animal need to survive?'
- 5Children help place cards under correct headings (some may go under multiple)
- 6Discuss similarities and differences between plants' and animals' needs
Assessment
- Can the child identify basic survival needs?
- Does the child understand that all living things have needs?
- Can the child compare plant and animal needs?
Extensions
- Compare wild vs. farm animals' needs
- Create individual survival needs books
- Act out different survival needs
- Discuss how humans help animals meet their needs
Teaching Tips
- Use concrete examples children can relate to
- Connect to children's own needs (food, water, home)
- Keep discussion interactive and engaging
- Accept that some items fit in multiple categories