Classify living and nonliving things

Free printable Grade 2 science worksheet for "Classify living and nonliving things" — practice classification. No-prep, print or assign online.

Building on prior knowledge, Grade 2 students classify a wider range of organisms and objects as living or nonliving, applying the key biological criteria of growth, reproduction, response, and energy use with greater independence. Teachers and parents can use this Life Science worksheet during a classification unit to assess and deepen students' ability to reason scientifically about the characteristics of life. It works well as a follow-up to hands-on sorting activities or class discussions about nature walks.