Living or not?
Use this interactive graphic organiser to consider whether something is living or non-living. Place each image where you think it belongs. This activity can be done individually, in pairs or as a whole class.
Living or not?
Living
Non-living
Not sure
Unused items
- Butterfly
- Cow
- Fire
- Mushroom
- Dog
- Frog
- Teddy bear
- Girl
- Grass
- Whale
- Bicycle
- Worm
Use this interactive graphic organiser to consider whether something is living or non-living.
Place the image cards where you think they belong. You can move the image cards from one place to another, if you change your mind. Note: if the image card has not changed to a blue background, check it is fully within a box. When you are ready, click the Check answers button to check your ideas, then click the Reset incorrect button to try again
Use the Download exercise button for a PDF of the diagram and cards.
This interactive helps students explore their ideas about the characteristics of living things. Use the Living or non-living? activity for additional support in using this interactive.
