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We all have basic needs

Do you know the similarities and differences between humans needs and pets needs?

This lesson will introduce the fact that animals have needs just like humans, including food, water, companionship, a suitable place to live, being looked after by a vet if they are ill, and the freedom to behave naturally. This asks children to think about what makes them happy and then try and spot any similarities or differences between their needs and an animal's needs.

Lesson plan and resources

Key Stage 1.

We all have basic needs lesson plan

Students will learn the following:

  • that all humans have needs
  • that all animals have needs
  • in group discussions, to take different views into account while developing their ideas.