Identify plants and animals
Free printable Grade 1 science worksheet for "Identify plants and animals" — practice living things. No-prep, print or assign online.
First graders sort and identify plants and animals in this Life Science worksheet on Living Things, building their foundational ability to classify organisms and describe what makes each group unique. Teachers can use it alongside a nature observation walk, a picture-sort activity, or a read-aloud about living things to make the concepts tangible. Distinguishing plants from animals sharpens observation skills and lays the groundwork for future biology units.
Learning objectives
- Identify and sort examples of plants and animals
- Describe key characteristics that distinguish plants from animals
- Use observation skills to classify unfamiliar living things as plant or animal
How to use this worksheet
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- Print at home or in class for Grade 1; it's no-prep, with no extra materials needed.
- Hand it out as classwork, homework, or a quick warm-up.
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What grade or age is this Science worksheet for?
It's designed for Grade 1 (ages 6–7), covering Living things.
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