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Your Body's Basic Needs

Science · The Human Body · ages 5-7
Name ______________________   Date ____________

  1. What does food give your body?

    • Color
    • Energy
    • Sound

  2. Which of these is one of your body's basic needs?

    • Food
    • Toys
    • Candy

  3. Water is one of your body's basic needs.

    Circle one:   True   False

  4. Zack skipped his afternoon nap. How might he feel later?

    • Full
    • Tired
    • Cold

  5. Which need helps your body rest and grow?

    • Exercise
    • Water
    • Sleep

  6. Exercise makes your muscles and heart strong.

    Circle one:   True   False

  7. Ana says her body only needs food and water, not sleep or exercise. What is she missing?

    • Sleep and exercise too
    • She is right, nothing is missing
    • She just needs less water

  8. Leo only had candy for lunch and no water. Why might he feel thirsty and tired later?

    • He didn't drink water, so his body got thirsty
    • He ate too much candy color
    • He ran too fast at recess
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Answer key

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  1. Energy · Food gives your body energy to move, think, and grow.
  2. Food · Food is one of the four basic needs: food, water, sleep, and exercise.
  3. True · Yes. Your body needs water to stay hydrated.
  4. Tired · Without enough sleep, your body feels tired.
  5. Sleep · Sleep lets your body rest and grow strong.
  6. True · Exercise keeps your muscles and heart strong and healthy.
  7. Sleep and exercise too · The body has four basic needs: food, water, sleep, and exercise, not just two.
  8. He didn't drink water, so his body got thirsty · Without water, your body cannot stay hydrated, so it feels thirsty and tired.
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