Plants and Animals Basic Needs and Characteristics
Basic NeedAn item a living thing must have to survive
AirA mixture of gases that we can not see or smell that surround Earth
WaterA colorless, tasteless, odorless, liquid that is Key to life on Earth
Food What living things use for energy
SunlightThe energy from the Sun that plants need to make food
SurviveContinue to live
PlantA living thing that uses the Sun’s energy to make its own food
Physical Characteristics Of plants help them survive in different environments
Plants Basic Needs (for Survival)SunlightWaterAirSoilSpace
Plant Parts RootsStemLeavesFlower (some plants)
RootsSecure plant in place Absorb water from the soilAbsorb nutrients from the soil
StemCarries water to other parts of the plant
LeavesAbsorbs sunlight and uses it for energy to make food
AnimalA living thing that eats other living things
Animals Basic Needs (for survival) FoodWaterAirShelterSpace
Physical Characteristics of AnimalsExternal features that can be seen
Animals External Characteristics Animals have external characteristics that help
meet their basic needs such as: a fish’s fins-move and balance in water a bird’s wings-fly an elephant’s trunk-drink and eat a lion’s teeth-eata tiger’s fur – camoflauge ducks webbed feet- swim*other animals and their external
characteristics have been discussed in class
Behavior An action that is seen
Animal BehaviorsAnimals have behaviors that help them meet their basic needs, such as hunting, swimming, diving, or flying.
Above Ground and Underground AnimalsKnow what animals live above ground
frogs, lions, tigers, etc…
Know what animals live underground-rabbit, groundhog, ants, etc…
Know what animals live in water-fish, turtles, frogs, etc…
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