Living and non-living things

Look at the world around us. We can see that some things are living and some are non-living.

But what are living things? How are they different from non-living things? 

Do watch the video and notice the characteristics of living things such as they respire, move, respond to stimuli, reproduce, grow, and are dependent on their environment. 

Non-living things do not do any of these things. 

 

Activity:

After watching the video, look around your house, backyard and/or surroundings and think if a thing is living or non-living.

Make a list of five living things and five non-living things. 

The list should also include:

• your name
• the date
• where you found it (location)
• whether it is living or non-living and why you think so.

You can also include photos, create a video, or any other way to present your findings.

You can post the list in the comment below or bring it to class to share.

Important:

In order to search carefully without disturbing the search area, we have to:

• Replace stones and logs after searching under them.
• Leave all plants and gardens undisturbed. Ask for assistance from an adult if you need help
• Leave all dangerous animals alone.
• Wear gloves to avoid bites and stings.
• Use spoons and damp brushes when picking up small animals to avoid crushing them.
• When observing animals, keep them in a labelled container that has air holes, and after a short time return the animal to where it was found.
  
  Image from: https://www.primaryconnections.org.au/resources-and-pedagogies/curriculum-units/feathers-fur-or-leaves

If you find something that you are unsure of, whether it is living or non-living, you can contact me by using the contact form or note it in the entry for discussion in class.