Lesson 1
The needs of people
Learning intention
We are learning about the needs of people.
Success criteria
We can identify the basic needs of people.
Activity 1 - What are the basic needs of people?
People, animals and plants are living things.
To survive living things need
- food
- water
- air
People and animals also need
- shelter or some type of protection.
Tasks
- View the needs of living things video.
- Walk around your classroom or home.
- Find the items that meet our basic needs.
- Share with a teacher or adult at home your findings.
Activity 1 | Field of Mars EEC (0:52min) | YouTube
Activity 2 - Bushwalking adventure
To stay safe on a bush walk its important to pack the basic things you need.
Tasks
- View the bushwalking adventure video.
- Draw a backpack.
- In the backpack write or draw the basic things you need to stay safe on a bushwalk.
Activity 2 | Field of Mars EEC (2:49min) | YouTube
Video transcript
Today we're going to be learning about the basic needs of living things.
People, animals and plants are all living things.
To survive, all living things need food, water, air, shelter or some type of protection.
I wonder if you can find all the basic things you need. Go for a walk around your home or classroom to identify all the basic things you need. Have fun.
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Video transcript
Hi everyone, my name's Steve. I love going on bushwalking adventures. I love hearing the sounds of nature and breathing the fresh air all the plants make. Sometimes I even get to see some amazing Aussie animals.
Before I go on adventures, it's really important I pack a backpack with all the basic things I need. I forgot to make a list so I wonder, what should I bring?
Give me a moment, I'm going to go for a run around and grab all the things I need.
Oh no, I think I grabbed way too much stuff. There's no way I can fit all of this into my backpack. I should only be bringing what I actually need. I wonder what those things are. Can you help me?
You will need a piece of paper and a pencil. On the paper draw the shape of a backpack.
Now I want you to think about what do I really need. Like all living things there are some things I need to stay alive and to keep me safe. These include food, water and some kind of protection.
But I don't think I actually need this flamingo watering can.
In the backpack, write or draw the names of everything I need to take on my bushwalking adventure. I know I'm going to need a rain jacket to keep me warm and safe, but what else should I bring?
Now it's your turn to write or draw the basic things I need. Thanks for helping me to pack. I can't wait to go on my next adventure.
Boys and girls, I forgot to tell you, I didn't need to bring him but I've decided Ted's going to come on an adventure. He's my favourite teddy and I love taking him outdoors. So let's go everyone.
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