Year 3 · Science · Living Things · Free Printable
Living and Non-Living Things
Help Year 3 students sort and classify things as living, once living or non-living, and give reasons for each group.
Resource Details
- Year level: Year 3
- Subject: Science
- Focus: Living and Non-Living Things
- Resource type: Free printable worksheet · PDF
- Curriculum status: Supports Australian Curriculum v9.0 · AC9S3U01
- Best for: Classroom practice, homework, tutoring or homeschool learning
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Learning Intention
Students will sort and classify objects as living, once living or non-living and explain their reasons.
Australian Curriculum
AC9S3U01
Compare characteristics of living and non-living things and examine the differences between the life cycles of plants and animals.
Teacher Notes
Start with real objects or pictures. Discuss the features of living things (grow, move, need food/water, reproduce) before classifying.
Skills Practised
- Classifying living and non-living
- Giving scientific reasons
- Observing characteristics
- Science vocabulary