Care for living things in their environment

Living things, whether plants or animals, are important, and we show their value by caring for them. Caring for living things means providing the things they need to survive, grow, and reproduce.

Caring for plant

Caring for animals

All living things have basic needs for survival:

• Air: Both plants and animals need air to live. Animals rely on oxygen for respiration, while plants need carbon dioxide for photosynthesis.
• Food: Animals need food for energy, while plants make their own food through photosynthesis, using sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide.
• Light: Plants need light for photosynthesis. Without light, plants cannot make food and would not survive.
• Water: Both plants and animals need water. Animals drink water, while plants absorb it through their roots for growth and to carry out photosynthesis.

• Animals need a safe and suitable environment where they can find food, water, and shelter to live comfortably. If their environment is unsafe, it could lead to harm or death.
• Plants also need a suitable environment to grow, where they can get the necessary nutrients, light, and water from the soil.

By meeting these needs (air, food, light, and water), living things can survive, grow, and reproduce. Reproduction is crucial for the continuation of species, and the right care helps ensure that living things can reproduce and maintain their populations.