Year 2 · Science
Basic Survival Needs
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Focus on what do animals and humans need to survive. Start with “Know How to Care for Our Pets”, then explain the idea in your own words.
Year 2 learners practise what do animals and humans need to survive.
The activities include Know How to Care for Our Pets, Know How to Provide For Our Basic Needs In Different Situations, Know the Correct Diet for Our Pets, and related practice. The checked support below includes video, lesson, teaching, interactive. Open a resource in its provider's website and choose the format that best helps the learner explain the idea independently.
Activities covered
- Know How to Care for Our Pets
- Know How to Provide For Our Basic Needs In Different Situations
- Know the Correct Diet for Our Pets
- Learn About Basic Human Needs
- Learn About the Basic Needs of Animals
- Learn About the Basic Needs of Pets
- Recognise Basic Needs of Humans and Animals
- Think About Our Food Choices
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How to Take Care of Pets | KS1
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The Basic Needs Of Animals
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Food Scientists
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Science: Animals Including Humans: Basic Needs Year 2 Lesson 3
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Year 2 Science: Animals Including Humans Activity Booklet
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The Basic Needs Of Animals lesson slides
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Food Scientists lesson slides
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Science: Animals Including Humans: Healthy Eating Year 2 Lesson 4
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The Basic Needs Of Animals worksheet and quizzes
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Food Scientists worksheet and quizzes
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