Summary
A life-science segment showing how animals rely on plants for food, shelter, and air. Children observe examples and describe the patterns of what living things need to survive.
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All ages
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
After watching “Why Animals Need Plants” together:
- What are some ways animals use plants?
- Which animals eat plants? Which animals live in or on plants?
- What would happen to animals if there were no plants?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: plant, animal, food, shelter, survive
Draw an animal using a plant for food or a home. Write one thing the plant gives the animal.