Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to talk about what plants and animals need to survive.
Materials and Prep
- Paper
- Crayons or colored pencils
No additional preparation is required.
Activities
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Draw and color a picture of a plant.
Explain what plants need to survive, such as sunlight, water, and nutrients from the soil.
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Draw and color a picture of an animal.
Explain what animals need to survive, such as food, water, and shelter.
Kindergarten Grade Talking Points
- "Plants are living things, just like us, and they need certain things to stay alive."
- "One important thing plants need is sunlight. Sunlight helps plants make food through a process called photosynthesis."
- "Plants also need water to grow. They absorb water through their roots and use it to transport nutrients to different parts of their bodies."
- "Another thing plants need is nutrients from the soil. Nutrients are like food for plants, and they help them grow strong and healthy."
- "Animals are also living things, and they have their own needs to survive."
- "One thing animals need is food. Different animals eat different kinds of food, like plants or other animals."
- "Animals also need water to drink. Just like us, they get thirsty and need water to stay hydrated."
- "Shelter is important for animals too. It keeps them safe from bad weather and predators."