Living and Non-Living Things

What is a living thing?

• A living thing is an inanimate object.

• A living thing is a rock or mineral.

• A living thing is a concept or idea.

• A living thing is an organism that exhibits life.

Is a rock a living thing?

• Rocks can grow and reproduce.

• Yes, a rock is a living thing.

• Rocks are made of living organisms.

• No, a rock is not a living thing.

Can plants grow?

• Yes, plants can grow.

• Plants are not living organisms.

• Plants only grow in water.

• Plants cannot grow in the dark.

Do animals breathe?

• Yes, animals breathe.

• Animals breathe only underwater.

• Only some animals breathe.

• No, animals do not breathe.

Is water a living thing?

• No, water is not a living thing.

• Yes, water is a living thing.

• Water can grow and reproduce.

• Water has cells like living organisms.

Can you name a non-living thing?

• rock

• cat

• tree

Do living things need food?

• Food is optional for living organisms.

• Yes, living things need food.

• Only animals need food, not plants.

• Living things can survive without food.

Is a tree alive?

• No, a tree is a rock.

• Yes, a tree is alive.

• Yes, a tree is a machine.

• No, a tree is just wood.

Can non-living things move on their own?

• Yes, non-living things can move if pushed.

• Non-living things can move on their own under certain conditions.

• Non-living things can move due to external forces.

• No, non-living things cannot move on their own.

Is a cat a living thing?

• No, a cat is not a living thing.

• Cats are fictional creatures.

• A cat is a type of machine.

• Yes, a cat is a living thing.