Basic Body Needs
Know that the body needs food for energy, water to stay hydrated, sleep to rest and grow, and exercise to keep muscles and the heart strong — and that these are basic needs every human body has
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Can your child explain why their body needs food, water, sleep, and exercise — and what happens if they miss any of them?
Know that the body needs food for energy, water to stay hydrated, sleep to rest and grow, and exercise to keep muscles and the heart strong — and that these are basic needs every human body has
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Check understanding
- List the four basic needs: food (energy), water (hydration), sleep (rest and growth), exercise (strength)
- Explain that food gives the body energy to move, think, and grow
- Describe what happens if one need isn't met (e.g. feeling tired without sleep, thirsty without water)
“Can your child explain why their body needs food, water, sleep, and exercise — and what happens if they miss any of them?”
Curriculum record
- Type
- Conceptual
- Subject
- Science
- Domain
- The Human Body
- Age range
- Ages 5–7