Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Distinguishing Between Living and Nonliving

Subject Area

Science

Grade(s)

K

Overview

This hands-on resource guides students to differentiate between living and nonliving things and observe plant germination. By directly engaging with items and monitoring seed growth, students experience tangible biology concepts, enhancing understanding. The activity fosters observational skills, critical thinking, and scientific inquiry in a Kindergarten classroom.

    Science (2015) Grade(s): KG

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    Distinguish between living and nonliving things and verify what living things need to survive (e.g., animals needing food, water, and air; plants needing nutrients, water, sunlight, and air).

    Unpacked Content

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    Vocabulary

    • Distinguish
    • Living
    • Nonliving
    • Verify
    • Need
    • Survive
    • Animals
    • Plants
    • Nutrients
    • Water
    • Sunlight
    • Air
    • Food

    Knowledge

    Students know:
    • All animals need food, water, and air in order to survive.
    • Animals obtain their food from plants and other animals.
    • Plants need water, light and air to survive.

    Skills

    Students are able to:
    • Distinguish between living (including humans) and nonliving things.
    • Verify what living things, including plants and animals, need to survive.

    Understanding

    Students understand that:
    • Patterns in the natural world can be observed and used as evidence when distinguishing between living and nonliving things and determining the needs of living things.

    Scientific and Engineering Practices

    Analyzing and Interpreting Data

    Crosscutting Concepts

    Patterns
    Link to Resource

    CR Resource Type

    Lesson/Unit Plan

    Resource Provider

    Home Works: Auburn University
    Accessibility

    Accessibility

    Text Resources: Content is organized under headings and subheadings
    Video resources: includes closed captioning or subtitles
    License

    License Type

    Public Domain
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