Needs of Plants and Animals Version en ligne Students learn about the needs of plants and animals. par Jackie Olalde 1 The Needs of Plants and Animals 2 What does survival mean? SurvivalWhat an organism needs to stay alive. The needs of a plant might be a little different from the needs of an animal but they have the same purpose. They help the plant or animal stay alive. 3 Animal Needs 4 Food Animals need food to survive.Food gives the animals the nutrients they need to stay alive and be healthy. 5 Water Water is another thing that animals need to survive. Drinking water helps the animals stay hydrated. 6 Shelter Animals need a shelter to survive. Their shelter provides them the protection they need to stay alive. Their shelter is where the go to rest and sleep. 7 Air Animals need air because it gives them oxygen.Animals need oxygen to continue breathing. 8 Air Animals need air because it gives them oxygen.Animals need oxygen to continue breathing. 9 Animal Needs Video 10 Plant Needs 11 Water Plants need water to survive. Water keeps a plant healthy, and moist. 12 Soil Plants need soil.Soil has the nutrients plants need to grow. 13 Space Plants need space. The space allows them to grow freely and makes sure they are not too close together. 14 Sunlight Plants use sunlight to make food.Leaves absorb sunlight and turn it in to energy to help the plant grow. 15 Air Plant leaves use carbon dioxide from the air to make sugars and starches for the plant to use as food. Plant roots need oxygen to stay healthy and to do their job of getting water and nutrients for the plant. 16 Plant Needs Video