Exploring Living and Non-Living Things

What is a non-living thing?

• A non-living thing is an object that does not have life.

• A non-living thing is an animal that breathes.

• A non-living thing is a cell that reproduces.

• A non-living thing is a plant that grows in the soil.

Which of the following is a non-living thing: rock, tree, dog?

• bush

• rock

• cat

• water

Name a type of non-living thing that is man-made.

• car

• water

• rock

• tree

Is water a living thing or a non-living thing?

• organic compound

• chemical substance

• living thing

• non-living thing

Which of these is NOT a non-living thing: chair, flower, car?

• computer

• rock

• flower

• table

What are some examples of natural non-living things?

• Soil

• Rocks, water, air, minerals

• Animals

• Trees

Can non-living things grow? Why or why not?

• No, non-living things cannot grow.

• Yes, non-living things can grow under certain conditions.

• Non-living things can grow by absorbing nutrients from their environment.

• Non-living things can grow if they are exposed to sunlight.

What is a common non-living thing found in a classroom?

• chalkboard

• textbook

• desk

• projector

Name a non-living thing that can be found in nature.

• rock

• tree

• river

• cloud

How do non-living things differ from living things?

• Living things do not require energy, while non-living things do.

• Non-living things can grow and reproduce like living things.

• Non-living things do not grow, reproduce, or respond to stimuli, while living things do.

• Non-living things can respond to stimuli just like living things.