Science Class 1 - Human Beings-And-Their-Needs Notes

Human Beings and Their Needs

Welcome to the chapter on Human Beings and Their Needs for Class 1. In this chapter, you will learn about what people need to live, grow, and stay healthy. By the end of this chapter, you will know the basic needs of all human beings and how to take care of yourself!

Introduction

Human beings are living things. We need many things to live and grow. These are called our basic needs.

Basic Needs of Human Beings

• Air: We need clean air to breathe.
• Water: We need clean water to drink and stay healthy.
• Food: We need food to grow and get energy.
• Shelter: We need a house to live in and stay safe from rain, heat, and cold.
• Clothes: We wear clothes to cover our body and protect ourselves.

Why Are These Needs Important?

• Air helps us breathe and live.
• Water keeps us fresh and healthy.
• Food gives us strength to play and study.
• Shelter keeps us safe from sun, rain, and wind.
• Clothes keep us warm in winter and cool in summer.

Taking Care of Our Needs

• Drink clean water.
• Eat healthy food like fruits and vegetables.
• Keep your house and surroundings clean.
• Wear clean clothes every day.
• Breathe fresh air by planting trees.

Fun Activity: My Needs Drawing

Draw pictures of things you need every day, like food, water, your house, and clothes. Show your drawing to your family!

Summary

• Human beings need air, water, food, shelter, and clothes.
• These needs help us live, grow, and stay healthy.
• We should take care of our needs and keep ourselves clean and healthy.

Practice Questions

1. Name three things you need to live.
2. Why do we need a house?
3. What do we wear to protect our body?
4. Why should we drink clean water?
5. How can we get fresh air?

Challenge Yourself

• List two ways to keep your house clean.
• Draw and color your favorite food that keeps you healthy.

Did You Know?

• We should drink at least 6-8 glasses of water every day!
• Eating fruits and vegetables helps us stay strong and healthy.

Glossary

• Need: Something we must have to live.
• Shelter: A place where we live, like a house.
• Healthy: Feeling well and strong.

Answers to Practice Questions

1. Air, water, food (any three: air, water, food, shelter, clothes).
2. To stay safe from rain, sun, wind, and cold.
3. Clothes.
4. To stay healthy and avoid getting sick.
5. By planting trees and keeping the air clean.

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Remember, taking care of your needs helps you grow strong and healthy!