Begin the lesson by introducing the basic needs of animals and people: food, water, and air. Use engaging questions to spark curiosity, such as 'What do you think animals need to stay alive?'

Explain the different diets of animals, categorizing them as herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores. Discuss how these dietary needs are met in various environments.

Introduce the importance of water and air for the health and growth of animals and people, highlighting the differences in how land animals and fish obtain air.

Watch the video 'What do animals need to live grow and stay healthy?' to explore the essential needs of animals in different environments. This video supports understanding by illustrating how animals adapt to fulfill their basic needs.

Engage students in a discussion about how different animals and people meet their needs for food, water, and air. Encourage them to share observations from their own experiences.

Conduct a classification activity where students sort images of various animals based on their diets (herbivore, carnivore, omnivore).

Use the assessment 'Needs of Living Things' to reinforce understanding of the basic needs of living organisms. This activity helps assess their understanding of basic life requirements.

Have students draw and label a diagram showing how a chosen animal meets its needs for food, water, and air.

Use the assessment 'What Are Living Things?' to evaluate students' ability to distinguish between living and non-living things. This assessment helps assess their understanding of the characteristics that define living organisms.

Facilitate a class discussion to review the key points of the lesson. Encourage students to reflect on how animals and people meet their needs in different environments.

Administer the 'Living Things Around Us' quiz to test students' comprehension of the lesson content.

For an extended learning opportunity, have students research a specific animal and present how it meets its needs for food, water, and air.