Living and Non-Living

Hello Parents,

In Science this week we are working on Living organisms and Non Living objects.
To be classified as living, an organism must be able to carry out the following activities:

1. Living things are made of cells.
2. Living things obtain and use energy.
3. Living things grow and develop.
4. Living things reproduce.
5. Living things respond to their environment.
6. Living things adapt to their environment.

Here is a video that will show some living organisms and non living objects. After you watch the video you can discuss with your child what thing they saw in the video were living and which ones were non living.

At the Sorting Living and Non Living thing site your child can use the sorting skills we learned last week. In this activity your child will sort the pictures into the correct box (living or non living). You can discuss with your child why they put the items in the living or non living box.

This is a fun activity where your child can pick out the living plants and animals in the picture. Then they can match what the living plants and animals turn into as they grow. You can also help your child take a quiz about the plants and animals they have been working with in the activity.

Learning about living organisms and non living objects is part of the science TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills) The students are expected to group living organisms and non living objects.



Have a great week!

Mrs. Noble