Exploring Living Things

What do we call things that are alive?

• Inanimate objects

• Fossils

• Minerals

• Living organisms

Can plants grow without sunlight?

• Plants only need artificial light to grow.

• Yes, plants can thrive without any light.

• No, plants cannot grow optimally without sunlight.

• Some plants can grow in complete darkness.

Name one animal that can fly.

• fish

• elephant

• turtle

• bird

What do living things need to survive?

• Electricity, plastic, and metal

• Sunlight, soil, and minerals

• Time, space, and gravity

• Water, food, air, and suitable habitat.

Is a rock a living thing? Why or why not?

• No, a rock is not a living thing.

• Rocks are living things since they can be found in nature.

• A rock is a living thing as it contains minerals that grow.

• Yes, a rock is a living thing because it can change shape.

What part of a plant helps it make food?

• Flowers

• Leaves

• Stems

• Roots

Can you name a living thing that lives in water?

• lion

• eagle

• tree

• fish

What do we call the process of plants making food?

• Transpiration

• Photosynthesis

• Respiration

• Digestion

Do all animals eat the same food? Why or why not?

• No, all animals do not eat the same food.

• Some animals only eat plants, while others eat meat.

• All animals are omnivores and eat everything.

• Yes, all animals eat the same food.

What is one way that living things can change their environment?

• Fish swimming in water.

• Birds migrating south.

• Trees absorbing sunlight.

• Beavers building dams.