Sorting Living and Nonliving Things - Printable worksheets for grade 3

Students in third grade will learn about various living and non-living things by completing this worksheet. On the first page, they will explore everything from simple organisms to complex organisms to determine which are classified as living things. On the second page, they are tasked with finding examples of objects which are not considered to be living things and deciphering why they are labeled non-living. Once finished, children in third grade should have a better understanding of the difference between living and non-living.

This worksheet provides a set of multiple-choice questions to help students identify the differences between living and nonliving things. It asks questions about their nature, behavior and other distinguishing qualities of living organisms. The worksheet has been designed in PDF format so that it can be easily accessed and downloaded for use in classrooms.

Chapter Summery 

Living things are organisms that possess characteristics such as the ability to grow, reproduce, respond to stimuli, and maintain homeostasis. Non-living things, on the other hand, do not possess these characteristics and are not considered to be alive. Examples of living things include plants, animals, and humans, while examples of non-living things include rocks, water, and inanimate objects like tables and chairs.

Living things definition class 3

Living things are beings that have certain characteristics, such as the ability to grow, reproduce, respond to their environment, and maintain their internal conditions (also called homeostasis). This includes all plants, animals, and microorganisms.

What are non living things for class 3

Non-living things are objects or substances that do not have the characteristics of life, such as the ability to grow, reproduce, respond to stimuli, or maintain homeostasis. Examples of non-living things for a class 3 student may include:

Rocks and minerals (e.g. granite, gold)

Water

Air

Furniture (e.g. chairs, tables)

Toys (e.g. balls, dolls)

Tools (e.g. hammers, scissors)

Clothes

Electronics (e.g. TV, phone)

Vehicles (e.g. cars, bikes)

What are living things for class 3

Living things are organisms that have the characteristics of life, such as the ability to grow, reproduce, respond to stimuli, and maintain homeostasis. Examples of living things for a class 3 student may include:

Animals (e.g. dogs, birds, insects)

Plants (e.g. flowers, trees, grass)

Fungi (e.g. mushrooms, yeasts)

Bacteria and viruses

Algae

Protists (e.g. amoeba, paramecium)

living things and non living things important questions for class 3 with answers

What is a living thing?

Answer: A living thing is a being that has the ability to grow, reproduce, respond to its environment, and maintain its internal conditions (also called homeostasis).

What is a non-living thing?

 Answer: A non-living thing is an object or substance that does not have the characteristics of a living thing, such as the ability to grow, reproduce, respond to its environment, or maintain its internal conditions.

Give some examples of living things.

 Answer: Examples of living things include plants, animals, and microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses.

Give some examples of non-living things.

 Answer: Examples of non-living things include rocks, water, air, and inanimate objects like tables and chairs.

What are the differences between living and non-living things?

 Answer: Living things can grow, reproduce, respond to their environment, and maintain their internal conditions. Non-living things cannot do these things. Living things are also made up of cells, while non-living things are not.

MCQ (Multiple choice questions)  on living things and non- living things class 3

1  What is a living thing?

 a. An object or substance that cannot grow, reproduce, or respond to its environment.

 b. An object or substance that can grow, reproduce, and respond to its environment.

 c. An object or substance that can grow, but cannot reproduce or respond to its environment.

Answer: b. An object or substance that can grow, reproduce, and respond to its environment.

2  What is a non-living thing?

a. An object or substance that cannot grow, reproduce, or respond to its environment.

 b. An object or substance that can grow, reproduce, and respond to its environment.

c. An object or substance that can grow, but cannot reproduce or respond to its environment.

Answer: a. An object or substance that cannot grow, reproduce, or respond to its environment.

3  Which of the following is an example of a living thing?

a. A rock       b. A tree          c. A toy car

Answer: b. A tree

Which of the following is an example of a non-living thing?

  a. A bird          b. A water bottle           c. A flower

Answer: b. A water bottle

Living things are made up of __________.

  a. Cells                b. Rocks                c. Air

Answer: a. Cells