Needs and Characteristics of Living Things Workbook (Grade 1 Ontario Science)

This workbook covers the Grade 1 Needs and Characteristics of Living Things unit in the NEW 2022 Ontario Science curriculum (Life Systems).

In this workbook, students gain an understanding of the basic needs and characteristics of living things, including humans. Topics include the difference between needs and wants, comparisons of human and plant needs, and information about our planet and what we can do to help it.

Interactive, hands-on activities are explained, with follow-up worksheets included. There is a variety of readings, long and short answer questions, creative writing activities, cut-and-paste activities, and drawing prompts included to create a varied workbook suitable for many learning styles.

To support assessment practices, Ontario curriculum expectations (Strand A and B) are clearly identified on each page. A quiz is included at the end of the workbook.