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Living vs. Non-Living Things

Explore the characteristics that define living and non-living things with this engaging worksheet for Grade 3 science students.

Grade 3 Science BiologyCharacteristics of Living Things
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3-LS1-13-LS3-1

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Living vs. Non-Living Things

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will help you understand the difference between living and non-living things.

1. Which of these is a characteristic of ALL living things?

a

They can fly.

b

They need food, water, and air.

c

They are made of metal.

d

They can talk.

2. What makes a rock different from a plant?

a

A rock is usually bigger.

b

A rock does not grow or reproduce.

c

A rock is harder.

d

A rock is found outside.

1. All living things move from place to place on their own.

T

True

F

False

2. A toy car is a non-living thing because it cannot make its own food.

T

True

F

False

1. Living things need  , water, and air to survive.

2. A tree is a living thing because it can   and make its own food.

3. Non-living things do not   or reproduce.

1. Name two differences between a cat and a chair.

2. Explain why a river is considered a non-living thing, even though it moves.

Use the words below to complete the sentences.

grow
reproduce
food
respond

1. Living things can   and get bigger over time.

2. All living things need   for energy.

3. Animals can   to changes in their environment.