Let me work through this worksheet step by step to identify which items are living and which are non-living.
Step-by-step analysis:
1.
House - A house is a building made of materials like wood, brick, or concrete. It doesn't grow, breathe, eat, or reproduce. →
Non-Living
2.
School bus - A bus is a vehicle made of metal and other materials. It needs fuel to move but doesn't grow, breathe, or reproduce on its own. →
Non-Living
3.
Pencil - A pencil is made of wood and graphite. It's an object used for writing. It doesn't grow, breathe, or reproduce. →
Non-Living
4.
Lunch box - A lunch box is a container made of plastic or metal. It's used to carry food but isn't alive itself. →
Non-Living
5.
Plant - A plant grows, needs water and sunlight, makes its own food, and can reproduce (make seeds). →
Living
6.
Book - A book is made of paper and ink. It contains information but doesn't grow, breathe, or reproduce. →
Non-Living
7.
Rabbit - A rabbit is an animal. It breathes, eats, grows, moves, and can have babies. →
Living
8.
Fish - A fish is an animal that lives in water. It breathes, swims, eats, grows, and can have babies. →
Living
9.
Girl/Person - A person breathes, eats, grows, moves, thinks, and can have children. →
Living
10.
Owl - An owl is a bird. It breathes, flies, eats, grows, and can lay eggs to have babies. →
Living
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Final Answer:
- House: Non-Living
- School bus: Non-Living
- Pencil: Non-Living
- Lunch box: Non-Living
- Plant: Living
- Book: Non-Living
- Rabbit: Living
- Fish: Living
- Girl: Living
- Owl: Living
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of living or nonliving worksheet.
