External Parts That Help Survival
Aligned to 1-LS1 — Next Generation Science Standards.
What this lesson teaches
Plants and animals have outside parts that help them meet their needs — like roots, claws, or fur — for getting food, water, and protection.
Worked example
A bird's beak helps it grab food; a cactus's spines protect it; roots help a plant drink water from the soil.
Practice questions
- How does a beak help a bird?
- Name a body part that protects an animal.
- What part helps a plant get water?
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Partes Externas que Ayudan a la Supervivencia
Las plantas y los animales tienen partes externas que los ayudan a satisfacer sus necesidades — como raíces, garras o pelaje — para obtener alimento, agua y protección.
Ejemplo: El pico de un pájaro le ayuda a agarrar alimento; las espinas de un cactus lo protegen; las raíces ayudan a una planta a absorber agua del suelo.
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