Thriving on Planet Earth: How Plants and Animals Live

Thriving on Planet Earth: How Plants and Animals Live

Lesson plan week 15-19

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will understand the external features and environments that help plants and animals thrive on Earth.

What do you already know about how plants and animals live on Earth?

Animals

Plants

Introduction to Earth Science

Earth science is the study of the planet we live on, including its land, water, air, and the living things that inhabit it.

Plants and Their Environment

Plants need sunlight, water, and nutrients from the soil/dirt to grow and thrive.

Animal Adaptations

Animals have different adaptations, such as fur, feathers, and claws, that help them survive in their environments.

Habitats and Homes

Animals live in different habitats, such as forests, deserts, and oceans, that provide them with food, shelter, and safety.

Plants and Animals Working Together

Plants provide oxygen and food for animals, while animals help plants by spreading seeds and pollinating flowers.

Protecting our Environment

We need to take care of our planet by reducing pollution and preserving natural habitats for plants and animals.

Interactive Activity: Matching Game

Match the plant or animal with its habitat or adaptation.

Review: What have we learned?

Recap the main points about how plants and animals live and thrive on Earth.

Worksheet Assignment

Draw and label a plant and an animal in their natural habitats, and write one way to help protect the environment.

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.