Aim
I can describe the basic needs of humans and animals.
I can ask and answer questions about a pet.
Success Criteria
• I can say the three things that humans need to stay alive.
• I can say how an animal gets air, food and water.
• I can ask some questions about a pet that I have chosen.
• I can find out the answer to a question.
Basic Needs
Imagine that you have been chosen to lead a mission into space.
While you rocket towards the Moon, think about what you need to
take with you to keep yourself happy and healthy?
Think of three things that you would like to take.
1…
2…
3…
Basic Needs
What did you decide to take with you?
Do you need
these things to
keep you alive?
Basic Needs
There are many things that humans like to have to make their lives
more enjoyable or more comfortable. But there are only a few things
that we really need. Do you know what they are?
?
Food ?
Air ?
Water
Basic Needs
Air
Mammals, reptiles and birds breathe air through their nose or mouth
into their lungs.
Fish and other sea creatures breathe under water through special
organs called gills.
Basic Needs
Water
Creatures that live on the land get water by drinking, and from the
food that
they eat.
Animals that live in water take in water by drinking, through their
skin and from
their food.
Basic Needs
Food
All animals need to eat food to stay alive.
Some animals eat only other animals. These animals
are carnivores.
Some animals eat only plants. These animals
are herbivores.
Some animals eat animals and plants. These animals
are omnivores.
Basic Needs
For humans and most animals, shelter is very important too.
This keeps us safe from predators, gives us a place to rest and have
young, and protects us from the getting wet, too hot or too cold.
Caring for Animals
Animals in nature have a habitat. This habitat provides them with
everything
This squirrelthey
livesneed.
in a
hole in an oak tree.
The oak tree gives it
shelter.
The squirrel eats the
acorns from the oak
tree.
It drinks water from
ponds and puddles.
The squirrel takes care
of itself because the
habitat provides
everything that it
needs.
Caring for Animals
When animals are cared for by humans, they are no longer in their
natural habitat.
We are responsible for looking after the animals in our care, as they
cannot look
after themselves.
When animals are cared for by humans, they are no longer in their
natural habitat.
We also need to care for them in other ways, to keep them happy and
healthy.
Caring for Animals
We keep animals as We keep animals in We keep animals on
pets. zoos. farms.
All of these animals need to be cared for in different ways, to make
sure they have a healthy, happy life.
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Caring for Animals
Choose three animals and create a Basic Needs fact file for each
animal. Use drawings, labels and diagrams in your fact file.
Can you think of anything else these animals might need? What about
other animals in our care?
Pet Fact File
Choose a pet and find out all about it. Think of some interesting
questions that you would like to ask about your pet. Write all the facts
that you find out in your book.
Use these question
words to give you
some ideas:
Who? Where? How?
What? Why?
When?
When you have thought of some interesting questions, choose your
favourite one.
Pet Fact File
Use books, leaflets and the
Internet to find out about your
chosen pet.
Find out what the animal looks
like, what it likes to eat, where it
lives and how to care for it.
Write a fact file to teach people all
about your pet.
Don’t forget to write down your
interesting question and find out
the answer!
True or False?
Creatures that live under water don’t need to breathe.
False True
True or False?
Correct!
The statement is false. Fish
and most other sea creatures,
breathe under water through
special organs called gills.
Well done!
Next
question
True or False?
Bad Luck!
The statement is false. Fish
and most other sea creatures,
breathe underwater through
special organs called gills.
Next
question
True or False?
Water is the best drink for humans and other animals.
False True
True or False?
Bad Luck!
The statement is true. Humans
have lots of drinks to choose
from, but nothing is as good
for our bodies, or animal
bodies, as fresh, clean water.
Next
question
True or False?
Correct!
The statement is true. Humans
have lots of drinks to choose
from, but nothing is as good
for our bodies, or animal
bodies, as fresh, clean water.
Well done!
Next
question
True or False?
Humans are herbivores, they eat only plants.
False True
True or False?
Correct!
The statement is false.
Humans eat animals and
plants. They are
omnivores.
Well done!
Next
question
True or False?
Bad Luck!
The statement is false.
Humans eat animals and
plants. They are
omnivores.
Next
question
True or False?
Fish never drink.
False True
True or False?
Correct!
The statement is false.
Some fish drink water,
some fish get water from
their food, and some
absorb water through
their skin.
Well done!
Next
question
True or False?
Bad Luck!
The statement is false.
Some fish drink water,
some fish get water from
their food, and some
absorb water through
their skin.
Next
question
True or False?
Some creatures that live in the sea, breathe air.
False True
True or False?
Bad Luck!
The statement is true. Marine
mammals, like dolphins and
whales, and marine reptiles,
like sea turtles, need to come
to the surface of the water to
breathe air, like we do.
Next
question
True or False?
Correct!
The statement is true. Marine
mammals, like dolphins and
whales, and marine reptiles,
like sea turtles, need to come to
the surface of the water to
breathe air, like we do.
Well done!
Next
question
True or False?
Pets only need water, food and air to be happy and healthy.
False True
True or False?
Correct!
The statement is false. A pet
might survive on only water,
food and air, but it could be
very unhappy. Pets also need
shelter and special care. Each
pet has different needs.
Well done!
Aims
True or False?
Bad Luck!
The statement is false. A pet
might survive on only water,
food and air, but it could be
very unhappy. Pets also need
shelter and special care. Each
pet has different needs.
Aims