It’s Alive! Biology for Kids

The video explores the concept of living and non-living things, explaining that biologists have identified rules that all living things follow: they need energy, grow and change, reproduce, and respond to their environment. The video clarifies common misconceptions, such as movement not being a requirement for life, and includes an interactive game to test understanding of these concepts.

What is the primary focus of biologists when studying living things?

• To classify living things based on their size

• To differentiate between living and non-living things

• To study the movement patterns of living things

• To understand the energy sources of living things

Which of the following is NOT a rule that living things follow?

• Living things grow and change

• Living things must move

• Living things reproduce

• Living things need energy

How do living things typically respond to changes in their environment?

• By stopping all activity

• By altering their behavior or state

• By changing their color

• By moving to a new location

Why is a stick considered a living thing?

• Because it can reproduce

• Because it can move with the wind

• Because it was once part of a living tree

• Because it can grow into a tree

Which of the following is a non-living thing?

• Tree

• Earthworm

• Acorn

• Cloud