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Living & Non-Living

Browse our collection of living and non-living worksheets aimed at helping students learn about features that distinguish living things from non-living things. Living things can be distinguished from non-living things based on observable features. For example, living things need food, water and air. Living things move independently, grow, change and reproduce.

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Characteristics of Living Things Match (2)

A reading passage and match up activity all about the characteristics of living things. For the middle years.

Characteristics of Living Things Match (1)

A reading passage and match up activity all about the characteristics of living things. For the early and middle years.

Characteristics of Living Things Comprehension

A reading sheet and comprehension questions all about the characteristics of living things. For the middle years.

Living or Non-Living Sort (with Guide)

Cut and paste to sort the pictures under the headings ‘living’ and ‘non-living’. A guide is included showing what makes something ‘living’.

Living or Non-Living Sort

Cut and paste to sort the pictures under the headings ‘living’ and ‘non-living’.

Living or Non-Living Checklist (1)

Use the guide to determine whether things are living or non-living.

Living or Non-Living Checklist (2)

Use the guide to determine whether the listed things are living or non-living.

Living Things Activity Booklet

Fold the booklet and then complete the readings and activities about living things.

Living & Non-Living Word Search

A word search to review the concept of living and non-living.

Living & Non-Living Reading

A reading sheet all about living and non-living things.

Living, Once Living, Non-Living Sort

Make a list of things that are ‘living’, ‘non-living’ and ‘once-living’.

Living, Once-Living, Never-Living Sort

Cut and paste to sort the pictures under the headings ‘living’, ‘once-living’ and ‘never-living’.

Living & Non-Living Cloze

A cloze worksheet all about living and non-living things. Fill in the missing words to complete the text.

Picture Search: Living & Non-Living

Study the image and make a list of living and non-living things.