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Classify living and nonliving things

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Classify living and nonliving things — free printable Grade 1 Science worksheet

Grade 1 students sort objects and organisms into the categories of living and nonliving things in this Life Science worksheet, developing their ability to apply key biological criteria — such as growth, reproduction, and response to environment — to real-world examples. Teachers and parents can use it as an accessible entry point into biology, helping students build a foundational classification framework they will revisit throughout their science education. It works well as a class discussion starter or individual practice task.

Learning objectives

  • Identify the characteristics that define living things
  • Classify given organisms and objects as living or nonliving with reasoning
  • Explain why each classification was made using observable evidence

How to use this worksheet

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  2. Print at home or in class for Grade 1; it's no-prep, with no extra materials needed.
  3. Hand it out as classwork, homework, or a quick warm-up.

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