Basic Needs of Plants and Animals

The video tutorial covers the basic needs of plants, including light, air, water, nutrients, and space to grow. It compares these needs with those of animals, highlighting similarities and differences. The lesson includes a story time segment, vocabulary introduction, and concludes with instructions for an exit ticket activity where students identify the needs of a chosen living thing.

What is the main objective of today's lesson?

• To understand the water cycle

• To learn about the basic needs of animals

• To identify the basic needs of plants

• To explore the solar system

What should students do during story time?

• Answer questions about the story

• Write a summary of the story

• Draw a picture of a plant

• Pause the video and listen to the read-aloud

Which of the following is NOT a basic need of plants?

• Sunlight

• Air

• Shelter

• Nutrients

How do plants use sunlight?

• To protect from predators

• To grow roots

• To make glucose

• To absorb water

What role does water play in a plant's life?

• It is used for respiration

• It helps in photosynthesis

• It provides shelter

• It acts as a nutrient

Which nutrient is NOT mentioned as essential for plants?

• Nitrogen

• Phosphorus

• Potassium

• Calcium

What is a key difference between the needs of plants and animals?

• Plants need space, animals need shelter

• Plants need shelter, animals need space

• Plants need water, animals do not

• Plants need air, animals do not

Which of the following do both plants and animals need?

• Sunlight

• Nutrients

• Shelter

• Space

What should students do after completing their exit ticket?

• Submit it on Teams or Class Dojo

• Keep it for future reference

• Email it to a friend

• Post it on social media

What is the purpose of the exit ticket activity?

• To test drawing skills

• To assess understanding of living things

• To evaluate math skills

• To practice writing