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Animals Need Care

Learn how animals need food, water, shelter and care to stay healthy and safe.

Science Living Things AC9S1U02

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Learning Intention

Students identify what animals need to survive and explain how people can care for animals.

Australian Curriculum

AC9S1U02 — Students identify the basic needs of animals including food, water, shelter and care.

Teacher Notes

Discuss the difference between pets and wild animals. Ask students to create an animal care checklist.

Skills Practised

  • Animal needs
  • Living things
  • Responsibility and care
  • Science vocabulary