Comparing Plants and Animals

Hayley·

Biology

Preview

At a Glance

Grade Level1st Grade

SubjectBiology

Original Prompt

Title: “How Are Plants and Animals Alike and Different?” Short reading passage: Plants make their own food. Animals must eat food. Both plants and animals need air and water to live. Diagram: Venn diagram with “Plants,” “Animals,” and “Both.” Activity: Referencing the Venn diagram, write one way they are the same.

This resource explores the similarities and differences between plants and animals. It highlights key characteristics, such as the fact that plants can produce their own food through photosynthesis, whereas animals must consume food to survive. Additionally, it emphasizes the basic needs of both organisms, noting that air and water are vital for life. The document introduces a Venn diagram as a tool to visually compare and contrast the traits of plants and animals, prompting learners to identify commonalities and distinctions through guided questions.