First graders learn that every living thing, from a goldfish to an oak tree, needs a few basic things to survive, and discover how plants and animals meet those needs, then check what they know.
Students will be able to…
A rock does not eat, drink, or grow, but a puppy and a plant do. What do all living things need to stay alive, and how do plants and animals meet those needs?
Project this and answer each question about what plants and animals need to live and grow — read the explanation after each one.
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A rock does not eat, drink, or grow, but a puppy and a plant do. Living things need certain things to stay alive. What do they all need?
Students answer questions about living things' needs.
Students match a living thing to a need.
Students show a living thing's needs.
Students reflect on needs.
Aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards (Grade 1 / Elementary Science).
Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals need to survive.
Plan and conduct an investigation to determine if plants need sunlight and water to grow.
Use observations to describe how external parts help plants and animals meet their needs.
Ask and answer questions about key details in a text.
Preview the three formative checks. Tap “Sample answer” to see what mastery looks like — hide them before you print for students.
Have students draw a plant or animal, add its food or sunlight, water, air, and home, and label each need, so the needs of living things become clear. A printable living-things worksheet is in the Science library.
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A print-and-go review sheet with a built-in answer key. Tap “Show answer key” to reveal answers, or print the clean version for students.