Survival Needs: Animals and Their Dependence on Adults

Survival Needs: Animals and Their Dependence on Adults

Learning Objective

Understand the different ways animals depend on adults for survival and maturity.

What do you already know about animals and their dependency on adults for survival?

Introduction to Animal Dependency

Some young animals need adults to provide care and protection until they are mature enough to survive on their own, while others are more independent from a young age.

Dependent Young Animals

Explore the needs of dependent animals such as mammals, birds, and reptiles that rely on adults for food, shelter, and protection.

Independent Young Animals

Discover animals like insects, fish, and amphibians that exhibit independence from adults at a young age, often due to their unique adaptations and environments.

Interactive Activity: Matching Game

Engage in a matching game to pair animals with their dependency status, reinforcing the concepts learned.

Case Studies: Real-Life Examples

Examine specific case studies of animals to understand the practical implications of their dependency or independence on adults.

Closing Thoughts

Reflect on the diverse ways animals rely on adults for survival and the implications for their ecosystems and environments.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.