To figure out which items are living things, we need to remember what makes something "alive." Living things grow, need food or energy, breathe, and can reproduce (make more of themselves). Non-living things do not do these things.
Let's look at each item one by one:
1.
Airplane: It flies, but it doesn't grow or eat. It is made of metal and plastic. It is
non-living.
2.
Ant: It walks, eats food, grows from a baby ant, and has babies. It is
living.
3.
Apple: This is a fruit that comes from an apple tree. Trees are living plants. Even though the apple is picked, it came from a living thing and contains seeds that can grow into new trees. In science class, fruits and vegetables are considered part of living things (plants). So, this is
living.
4.
Bat: It is an animal. It flies, eats insects or fruit, and has babies. It is
living.
5.
Balloon: It is made of rubber or latex. It does not grow or eat. It is
non-living.
6.
Ball: It is made of plastic or leather. It does not move on its own or grow. It is
non-living.
7.
Cricket Bat: It is made of wood, which used to be part of a tree, but now it is just a tool for playing sports. It does not grow anymore. It is
non-living.
8.
Car: It moves using gas or electricity, but it does not grow or have babies. It is made by machines. It is
non-living.
9.
Cat: It is an animal. It meows, eats food, grows, and has kittens. It is
living.
So, the living things are the ant, the apple, the bat, and the cat.
Final Answer:
The living things to circle are:
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Ant
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Apple
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Bat
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Cat
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of living thing worksheet.
