What are Living Things?
Living things are all around us! They are things that can grow, change, and reproduce. Here are some examples:
- Plants: Like flowers and trees that grow and need sunlight and water.
- Animals: Like dogs, cats, and birds that can move and eat.
- Humans: That's us! We eat, breathe, and grow just like other living things!
Living things have specific characteristics:
- They need food and water.
- They can reproduce (have babies).
- They can move on their own (like animals).
- They grow and change over time.
What are Non-Living Things?
Non-living things do not grow, reproduce, or need food and water. They are things that are not alive. Examples include:
- Rocks: They don’t grow or change.
- Cars: They can’t eat or move by themselves.
- Books: They are made of paper and ink and can’t grow.
Here are some key points about non-living things:
- They do not need food or water.
- They do not grow or change.
- They cannot reproduce.
Summary
In summary, the main difference between living and non-living things is that living things can grow, change, and reproduce, while non-living things cannot. Next time you go outside, look around and see how many living and non-living things you can find!