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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.

Science
Life Science
Grade 2
Worksheets
Ages 7–8
medium

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

How to use this worksheet

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  2. Print at home or in class for Grade 2; 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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What grade or age is this Science worksheet for?

It's designed for Grade 2 (ages 7–8), covering Classification.

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