Name one thing that all living things need to survive.

Water, food, or the ability to grow.

A puppy is small, but it grows bigger over time. Is a puppy a living or non-living thing? Explain why.

Living, because it grows, needs water, and needs food.

Kindergarten · Science · 25 min

I can sort objects into groups of living and non-living things.

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Living and Non-living Things for Kids

3 key concepts

1
Living things need water, food, and they grow.
2
Photosynthesis is how plants use sunlight to make their own food.
3
A balloon is a non-living thing because it doesn't need water or food to survive.

3 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer

Quick comprehension check

“Sort these objects into two groups: living and non-living. The objects are: a flower, a rock, a cat, and a toy car.”

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