Summary
Learn the characteristics of living and non-living things! For example, living things need nutrients (food & water), they grow and reproduce.
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All ages
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
A few questions to talk through after watching Living vs. Non-Living Things:
- What did the video show about living vs. non-living things that surprised you?
- What is one question you still have after watching?
- Where have you noticed living vs. non-living things in the world around you?
- How could you test or observe part of this yourself?
Quick work-a-long
Try it:
- In one sentence, tell a neighbor what living vs. non-living things means.
- Draw or write one example of your own, then check it against the video.


