Have you ever wondered what makes your pet dog so full of energy, but your teddy bear just lies still? Why does a flower grow, but your toy car doesn't?
That's because the world is made of living things and non-living things!
Let's learn how to tell them apartβand have fun while doing it!
Living things are alive! They can:
Non-living things are not alive. They do NOT grow, eat, move, or feel.
But wait! Some non-living things used to be livingβlike wood! π³
Here are some fun sample questions just for YOU!
ποΈ Draw a big circle and label it "Living Things." Draw a smaller circle next to it and label it "Non-Living Things." Now draw pictures of 3 things that go in each circle!
Hint: Think of your school bag and the park!
Activities | π± Living Things | πͺ¨ Non-Living Things |
---|---|---|
Move | β Yes | β No |
Grow | β Yes | β No |
Eat | β Yes | β No |
Feel | β Yes | β No |
Have Babies | β Yes | β No |
Knowing the difference helps you understand how the world works! π
And it's the first step to becoming a science superstar! π
π¬ Keep asking why, what, and how. Science is a big adventureβand you're just getting started!