The roots grow first and then the stem. Plants have similarities, such as the ability to grow and the need for water, light, space, and air. Animals have similarities, such as the ability to move and the need for food, water, space, and shelter. Plants and animals have similarities, such as basic needs, ability to grow and change, and death. Humans are similar to other organisms.
Humans have basic needs and also grow, change, and die.
Skills Observing and describing the characteristics of seeds and plants. Planting seeds and observing and recording their growth. Observing and describing the characteristics of a variety of plants and animals in woodland and freshwater environments. Recording observations in words and drawings. Making comparisons among a variety of plants and animals.