📚 Topic Summary
Living things are things that need air, water, and food to grow and survive. They can move, breathe, and reproduce. Examples of living things are plants, animals, and people. Non-living things do not need air, water, or food. They cannot grow, breathe, or reproduce on their own. Examples of non-living things are rocks, toys, and water. Understanding the difference is key to learning about the world around us!
🍎 Part A: Vocabulary
Match the word to its definition:
| Word |
Definition |
| Living |
Does not need air, water, or food |
| Non-living |
Needs air, water, and food to survive |
| Grow |
To get bigger |
| Reproduce |
To make more of its own kind |
| Breathe |
To take air into the lungs and let it out. |
✏️ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Fill in the missing words from the word bank to complete the sentences below.
Word Bank: Living, Non-living, Grow, Water, Air
- All _____ things need _____ to survive.
- A rock is a _____ thing.
- Plants _____ when they get enough sunlight and _____.
🤔 Part C: Critical Thinking
Can a car be considered living? Why or why not?