Living vs. Non-Living Things Sorting Worksheet
Foundational life science sorting activity. Students classify animals, plants, and objects into Living and Non-Living categories.
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Kindergarten · science · Matching answer key included · US Letter and A4
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Before you begin
Recognize familiar objects and describe basic needs of living organisms.
How to use this worksheet
- Model the target skill: differentiate between living organisms and non-living objects. Use the first task as a guided example before asking for an independent response.
- Check readiness first: Recognize familiar objects and describe basic needs of living organisms.
- Discuss an incorrect response using this distinction: Movement alone does not show that something is alive; a vehicle moves but does not grow or reproduce as an organism.
A common mistake to discuss
Movement alone does not show that something is alive; a vehicle moves but does not grow or reproduce as an organism.
What to practice next
Justify a classification using more than one characteristic of life.
Intended curriculum references: NGSS.K-LS1-1. These references describe learning goals; they are not endorsements.
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