What Do You See?

Look at the pictures on the screen. Do you see an animal or a plant? Say the name if you know it!

(Teacher shows pictures of a common animal and a common plant on the slide deck without naming them.)

Teacher Script: Guide to Animals & Plants

Warm-Up: What Do You See? (3 minutes)

(Display Slide 2: What Do You See?)

"Good morning, everyone! Let's start our day with a little game. Look at the pictures on the screen. What do you see in the first picture? Raise your hand if you know!"

(Allow students to respond. Guide them to say "dog" or "animal".)

"That's right! It's a dog. Is a dog an animal or a plant?"

(Wait for responses, affirm "animal".)

"Excellent! Now, look at the second picture. What do you see there? What is it?"

(Allow students to respond. Guide them to say "flower" or "plant".)

"You got it! It's a flower. Is a flower an animal or a plant?"

(Wait for responses, affirm "plant".)

"Great job! Today, we are going to learn all about how to tell the difference between animals and plants!"

Introduction to Animals and Plants (7 minutes)

(Display Slide 3: Meet the Animals!)

"First, let's talk about animals! Animals are living things, just like us! What are some things animals can do?"

(Guide students to observe the slide. Point to the bullet points and discuss.)

"Yes! Animals can move! A dog can run, a bird can fly, a fish can swim! Can you move like an animal? Show me!" (Encourage quick, safe movements.)

"Animals also need to eat food to grow big and strong, just like you! What are some foods your favorite animals eat?"

"And animals can feel things and see things. They have eyes and ears, just like you! Look around the room. Do you see anything that looks like an animal?"

(Display Slide 4: Animal Spotlight!)

"Here are some more animals! We have a dog, a cat, a bird, and a fish. Can everyone say 'animal'?" (Wait for repetition.)

(Display Slide 5: Hello, Plants!)

"Now, let's say 'hello' to plants! Plants are also living things, but they are a little different from animals. What do you notice about the plants you see outside?"

(Guide students to observe the slide. Point to the bullet points and discuss.)

"That's right! Plants usually stay in one place. They have roots in the ground, so they can't run or fly away like animals. Can you pretend to be a plant staying still?"

"And guess what? Plants are super special because they can make their own food from the sun! They use sunlight, water, and air to grow. We need to eat food, but plants can make their own! How cool is that?"

"Plants also have special parts like roots, which are in the ground, stems that stand tall, and leaves that soak up the sun. Can you point to where a plant's roots would be? Its stem? Its leaves?"

(Display Slide 6: Plant Power!)

"Here are some common plants! We see a tree, a flower, grass, and a bush. Can everyone say 'plant'?" (Wait for repetition.)

Guided Practice: Spot the Difference (7 minutes)

(Display Slide 7: Animal or Plant? You Decide!)

"Alright, class! Now it's your turn to be super scientists! We're going to look at some new pictures and decide if it's an animal or a plant. Remember what we learned!"

"Look at this first picture. What do you see? Is it an animal or a plant? How do you know? What does it do?"

(Allow students to discuss and explain their reasoning. Affirm correct answers and guide them to use characteristics.)

(Display Slide 8: More to Discover!)

"Excellent thinking! Let's try another one. What about this? Animal or plant? Why do you think so?"

(Repeat the process for the second image, ensuring students articulate their reasoning.)

Activity: Animal & Plant Sort (7 minutes)

(Display Slide 9: Time for Action: Sort it Out!)

"Fantastic work, everyone! Now it's time for our fun activity! I have a Animal or Plant? Worksheet for each of you. On this worksheet, you will see some pictures of different things. Your job is to cut out the pictures and decide: Is it an animal? Or is it a plant? Then, you will glue it in the correct box."

"Take your scissors, your glue stick, and your worksheet. When you get your worksheet, write your name nicely at the top."

(Distribute the worksheets, scissors, and glue sticks. Circulate to assist students as they cut and paste. Offer verbal cues and gentle redirection as needed, reinforcing the characteristics of animals and plants.)

Wrap-Up & Cool-Down (6 minutes)

"Alright, super sorters! Time is almost up for our sorting activity. Let's finish up the gluing and put our scissors and glue sticks away safely."

(Collect worksheets.)

(Display Slide 10: Great Work Today!)

"You all did such an amazing job today! We learned that animals move and eat, and plants stay in one place and grow from the sun."

(Display Slide 11: Name That Living Thing!)

"For our cool-down, I want each of you to tell me one animal or one plant that you remember from today. It can be one we talked about, or one you sorted. I'll start! I remember the 'dog' is an animal!" (Go around the room, allowing each student to share.)

"Wonderful job, everyone! You are all becoming experts at identifying animals and plants! Give yourselves a pat on the back!"

Animal & Plant Sort!

Instructions:

1. Look at each picture below.
2. Decide if it is an Animal or a Plant.
3. Carefully cut out each picture along the dotted lines.
4. Glue the picture into the correct box on your Animal or Plant? Worksheet.

Pictures to Cut Out:

(Teacher Note: Provide these as separate images or as part of a printable handout for students to cut.)

• Picture of a Cat (Animal)
  
• Picture of a Tree (Plant)
  
• Picture of a Bird (Animal)
  
• Picture of a Flower (Plant)
  
• Picture of a Fish (Animal)
  
• Picture of Grass (Plant)
  
• Picture of a Squirrel (Animal)
  
• Picture of a Bush (Plant)
  

Animal or Plant? Worksheet

Name: _____________________________

Instructions: Cut out the pictures from the Animal & Plant Sort and glue them in the correct box below.

Animals

Plants

Animal or Plant? Worksheet Answer Key

Animals

• Cat
• Bird
• Fish
• Squirrel

Plants

• Tree
• Flower
• Grass
• Bush

Reasoning:

• Animals can move on their own, need to eat food, and often have senses like sight and hearing.
• Plants stay in one place (rooted), make their own food from the sun, and have parts like leaves, stems, and roots.

My Awesome Animal or Plant Project!

Instructions:

1. Choose one: Do you want to draw and tell us about an animal OR a plant?
2. Draw it! Use your crayons, markers, and construction paper to draw your animal or plant. Make it big and colorful!
3. Tell us about it! Think about these questions:
   • Is it an animal or a plant?
   • What is its name? (You can make up a silly name!)
   • What does it do? (Does it move? Does it stay in one place?)
   • What does it need? (Does it eat food? Does it need sun and water?)
4. Share it! Be ready to show your drawing and tell the class about your awesome animal or plant!

Materials you will need:

• Construction paper
• Crayons or markers
• Your imagination!

Name That Living Thing!

Instructions:

1. Think about all the animals and plants we learned about today.
2. On a small piece of paper or by raising your hand, tell your teacher one animal or one plant that you remember.

(Teacher Note: This can be a verbal share-out or a quick written response/drawing depending on student ability and time.)