Science6-8
Living or Nonliving Things
By Marissa D.
This 1-page activity helps 7th graders differentiate between living and nonliving things. Students will analyze images and check off characteristics to determine if an organism is alive, building their observation and critical thinking skills.
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Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use as a 20-minute warm-up or independent practice activity.
- Discussion question: What are the key characteristics that all living things share?
- For struggling readers, provide a word bank of characteristics or pre-highlight key features in the images.
- Advanced learners can research and present on organisms that blur the lines between living and nonliving (e.g., viruses).
Science6-8
Living or Nonliving Things
By Marissa D.
This 1-page activity helps 7th graders differentiate between living and nonliving things. Students will analyze images and check off characteristics to determine if an organism is alive, building their observation and critical thinking skills.
Customize for your classroom
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use as a 20-minute warm-up or independent practice activity.
- Discussion question: What are the key characteristics that all living things share?
- For struggling readers, provide a word bank of characteristics or pre-highlight key features in the images.
- Advanced learners can research and present on organisms that blur the lines between living and nonliving (e.g., viruses).