Basic Body Needs

ScienceThe Human BodyAges 5–7

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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Explain food, water, sleep and movement as body needs without collecting personal health information.

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Can attend to a short explanation and respond orally, by pointing, drawing or writing; check relevant prerequisite understanding rather than assuming age proves readiness.

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Check readiness rather than assuming age or source graph order establishes attainment.

Materials

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Preparation

Open the teaching material first. Keep the adult key and check sheet separate until their named stage. No printing, purchase or external media is required for the supplied adapted text tasks.

Safety

No deprivation experiments, body measurements, diet judgments or required health/family disclosures.

Optional Observation

Only record a real observation after the activity is actually carried out safely; otherwise mark not carried out.

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partial: 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
Bounded task opportunity only; this task samples the clause using recall evidence, not full coverage or learner attainment.
partial: List the four basic needs: food (energy), water (hydration), sleep (rest and growth), exercise (strength)
Bounded task opportunity only; this task samples the clause using recall evidence, not full coverage or learner attainment.
partial: Explain that food gives the body energy to move, think, and grow
Bounded task opportunity only; this task samples the clause using recall evidence, not full coverage or learner attainment.
partial: Describe what happens if one need isn't met (e.g. feeling tired without sleep, thirsty without water)
Bounded task opportunity only; this task samples the clause using recall evidence, not full coverage or learner attainment.
partial: Can {{name}} explain why their body needs food, water, sleep, and exercise — and what happens if they miss any of them?
Bounded task opportunity only; this task samples the clause using recall evidence, not full coverage or learner attainment.

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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?”

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Type: Conceptual
Subject: Science
Domain: The Human Body
Age range: Ages 5–7