Monday 16/08/21 – Science

Learning Goal: I understand the difference between living and non-living things.

First, write down what you think makes a thing living or non-living.

Next, go through the pictures below and list which ones you think are living things and which are non-living things.

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Then, watch the presentation below. As you do record the seven characteristics that identify living things. 

if you have  trouble viewing the presentation click here to download the PowerPoint: 7 characteristics of a living thing

Next, draw up a table similar to the one below.

Living Non-living
  • cat
  • pot plant

pot plant 

cat 

pot plant

  • cat bowl
  • book

Now, go on a scavenger hunt around your house, both inside and outside, and list all the living or non-living things you can find.

Finally, complete this sentence:

I understand the differences between living and non-living things are …

Challenge: good scientists are always asking questions. 

Think about these questions:

  • Is a computer which is turned on alive?
  • Is a hibernating bear alive?
  • Is a leaf you find on the ground alive?

There is a third category, as well as living and non-living things there are once living things.

Can you go through the pictures below and group them into either of these three categories? Then complete this sentence:

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