Identify living and nonliving things
Free printable Grade 2 science worksheet for "Identify living and nonliving things" — practice classification. No-prep, print or assign online.
Grade 2 students revisit the distinction between living and nonliving things, this time within a Classification strand, applying the same foundational criteria to categorize objects and organisms. Teachers can use this worksheet as a scaffolded review or as a springboard into more nuanced classification activities. It reinforces students' ability to justify categorizations using observable evidence.
Learning objectives
- Classify objects and organisms as living or nonliving using scientific criteria
- Explain the characteristics that define a living thing
- Apply classification skills to new, unfamiliar examples
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What grade or age is this Science worksheet for?
It's designed for Grade 2 (ages 7–8), covering Classification.
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