What living things need

Science · Organisms & Life Processes · ages 5-7

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Zoe plants bean seeds in a pot by the window. What do the seedlings need to grow?
- Only water, with no light or air
- Water, sunshine, air, and warm soil
- Dark, cold days
What does a pet rabbit need to stay alive?
- Water, food, air, and a safe hutch
- Only carrots, with no water or air
- Toys and a ribbon only
A plant can grow just fine without any water.
Circle one: True False
Count the needs shown for a dog. How many are there?
Answer: ______________
Which of these does a cat truly need to live?
- A fancy collar
- A squeaky toy
- Air to breathe
Mia's plant sits in a dark closet. What need is missing?
- Light
- Food
- Shelter
A plant gets water and light. But it sits in freezing snow all winter. What happens?
- It does not need warmth at all
- It grows better in the cold
- It may die from the cold
Ben's fish tank water has no oxygen in it. The fish gasps at the surface. What does the fish need?
- More food
- Water with oxygen
- A bigger tank

Answer key

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Water, sunshine, air, and warm soil · Bean seedlings are plants, and plants need water, light, air, and the right warmth.
Water, food, air, and a safe hutch · A rabbit is a pet animal, and pets like rabbits need water, food, air, and shelter like a safe hutch.
False · Without water, a plant wilts and can even die.
4 · Water, food, air, and shelter make four needs in all.
Air to breathe · A cat must have air to live. A collar and a toy are just extras.
Light · A closet has no light, and plants need light to grow.
It may die from the cold · Plants need the right warmth, not too hot or too cold, to live.
Water with oxygen · Fish get oxygen from water. If the water has no oxygen, the gasping fish needs water with oxygen.