Living vs. Non-Living Things
Explore the characteristics that define living and non-living things with this engaging worksheet for Grade 3 science students.
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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?
They can fly.
They need food, water, and air.
They are made of metal.
They can talk.
2. What makes a rock different from a plant?
A rock is usually bigger.
A rock does not grow or reproduce.
A rock is harder.
A rock is found outside.
1. All living things move from place to place on their own.
True
False
2. A toy car is a non-living thing because it cannot make its own food.
True
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.
1. Living things can and get bigger over time.
2. All living things need for energy.
3. Animals can to changes in their environment.
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