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Identify needs
Free printable Grade 1 science worksheet for "Identify needs" — practice ecosystems. No-prep, print or assign online.
First graders explore what plants and animals need to survive in this Grade 1 Life Science worksheet, identifying basic needs — food, water, shelter, and air — and connecting them to the organisms that rely on ecosystems for those needs. Teachers can use it as an introduction to habitats and ecosystems, or as a whole-class discussion anchor after students observe a school garden or outdoor space. Understanding needs is the first step toward appreciating why healthy ecosystems matter for all living things.
Learning objectives
- Identify the basic needs of plants and animals: food, water, air, and shelter
- Explain how ecosystems provide for the needs of the organisms living within them
- Connect specific organisms to the ecosystem resources that meet their needs
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- Hand it out as classwork, homework, or a quick warm-up.
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