π Topic Summary
All animals, from the tiniest insects to the largest whales, have basic needs to stay alive. These include things like food, water, shelter, and air. Different animals have different ways of getting these essential resources from their environment. Understanding these needs helps us appreciate how animals adapt and survive in their unique habitats. Without these basic needs being met, an animal cannot survive and thrive.
π§ͺ Part A: Vocabulary
Match the words to their definitions:
| Term |
Definition |
| 1. Habitat |
A. A place where an animal finds food, water, and shelter. |
| 2. Shelter |
B. What animals need to breathe to survive. |
| 3. Air |
C. A place where an animal lives. |
| 4. Food |
D. Anything an animal consumes to live. |
| 5. Water |
E. A liquid that is essential for life. |
Match the term with the correct definition:
- π― 1 - C
- π― 2 - A
- π― 3 - B
- π― 4 - D
- π― 5 - E
π Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the sentences using the words in the word bank: food, water, shelter, air
- Animals need ___________ to drink and stay hydrated.
- A bird builds a nest for ___________ .
- Plants and animals are sources of ____________ for animals.
- All living things need ___________ to breathe.
- π§ Animals need water to drink and stay hydrated.
- π A bird builds a nest for shelter.
- π Plants and animals are sources of food for animals.
- π¨ All living things need air to breathe.
π€ Part C: Critical Thinking
Imagine an animal's habitat is suddenly destroyed. What are some of the challenges the animal might face in order to survive?
- π The animal would struggle to find a new source of food.
- π§ It might find it difficult to locate a safe source of water.
- π Finding suitable shelter to protect itself from the elements and predators would be a major challenge.