Our Beautiful World: Living vs Non-Living Things Worksheet for 7-Year-Olds (Grade 2 Science)

Instructions

Let's explore our beautiful world! Read each activity carefully and have fun sorting, circling, and drawing living and non-living things.

Activity 1: Sorting Fun!

Look at the words in the box. Write each word in the correct column below.

Activity 2: What Do Living Things Need?

Living things need certain things to live and grow. Circle the correct word in each sentence.

1. A puppy will ( grow / stay ) into a big dog.
2. Plants need sunlight and ( water / juice ) to make their food.
3. All living things need to ( breathe / sleep ) air.
4. A hungry rabbit needs to ( read / eat ) carrots.

Activity 3: Draw It!

Use your imagination to draw one living thing and one non-living thing.

Activity 4: Living or Not?

Read each sentence. Is it true or false? Circle your answer.

1. A car is a living thing because it moves.     True / False
2. A baby is a living thing.     True / False
3. A cloud can grow and move, so it is living.     True / False
4. A pencil is a non-living thing.     True / False

Answer Key

Activity 1: Sorting Fun!

Activity 2: What Do Living Things Need?

1. grow
2. water
3. breathe
4. eat

Activity 3: Draw It!

Answers will vary. A living thing could be any plant, animal, or person. A non-living thing could be any toy, object, or piece of furniture.

Activity 4: Living or Not?

1. False
2. True
3. False
4. True