Survival Needs Chart

Identify survival needs of plants and animals using visual organization

• Large chart paper with headings: 'Water', 'Food', 'Shelter', 'Air'
• Picture cards of local plants and animals
• Glue sticks
• Markers
• Real examples (water, food items)

1. 1Create large chart with four columns
2. 2Prepare picture cards of familiar local plants and animals
3. 3Review what 'survive' means in simple terms
4. 4Have real examples to show

1. 1Review what 'survive' means: 'staying alive and healthy'
2. 2Show the chart headings and explain each need
3. 3Hold up picture cards one at a time
4. 4Ask: 'What does this plant/animal need to survive?'
5. 5Children help place cards under correct headings (some may go under multiple)
6. 6Discuss similarities and differences between plants' and animals' needs