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Hi! My name is Gibby the Gecko. I am here 

today to bring you on my adventure about 

photosynthesis, cellular respiration, and 

nutrients! Are you ready? This is where our 

picnic begins! 

Humans and geckos consume many of the same 

nutrients. Obviously, geckos might not need as 

much due to the size difference.There are six 

different types of nutrients. Carbohydrates, 

protein, and lipids are three types. Vitamins, 

minerals, and water are the other three types of 

nutrients. 

Carbohydrates helps regulate water in the 

body. Some examples are milk, fruits, grains, 

and veggies. Did you know milk helps 

strengthen your bones? Now we are off to 

our next stop on our fabulous adventure!

Proteins are very important nutrients! They 

make muscle, fight bacteria, and provide extra 

energy. Proteins include fish, poultry, nuts and 

beans. 

Lipids, more commonly known as fats, are not 

always bad for you! They are still needed in 

our daily nutrients in healthy amounts. Lipids 

control blood pressure, protect nerves, help 

blood to clot, and lastly, make membranes 

around cells. Some examples of healthy fats 

are meats and dairy!

Next in our adventure is a stop on vitamin 

lane! Vitamins are important because they 

are substances needed to function! So next 

time your mom tells you to eat your fruits 

and veggies, you will know why! But 

remember, they are best in small amounts!

You may think minerals are just rocks, but 

they are also part of the nutrient family! 

They are chemical elements that are needed 

for body processes. Some examples of 

minerals are bread,vegetables, yogurt, and 

sodium. 

Last but definitely not least is water! You 

need this nutrient to stay alive. Hydration 

cells in your body are 2/3 water. It is 

basically in EVERYTHING you eat, but you 

are still expected to drink about 8 glasses of 

water a day to stay hydrated!   Did you know 

about 76% of your body is water? Wow! 

That's a lot!

To get to the end of my picnic adventure, I 

have to take a long trek through the Sahara 

Desert! This desert being specifically dry 

means no water can get to the plants 

making it really hard for photosynthesis to 

occur. In order for photosynthesis to happen 

it must go through several different steps. 

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