1. Natural Sciences and Technology Grade 5
Term 1: Life and Living
Plants and Animals on Earth
(PPT 2)

2. Topic 1 Plants and Animals on Earth
Inter-dependence
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3. Relationships between plants and animals as well as other things (non-living materials, air, water, etc.) in their habitat are important for their survival. We call this Inter-dependence.
Gr 5 Natural Sciences and Technology – Term 1, Topic 1

4. Plants depend on animals for pollination
Plants depend on animals for pollination. Bees, other insects and birds assist with pollinating plants.
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5. Animals also assist with spreading seeds through eating and excreting them or transporting them in their fur.
Gr 5 Natural Sciences and Technology – Term 1, Topic 1