Science Class 1 - Living And-Non-Living-Things Notes
Comprehensive study notes for Class 1 - Living And-Non-Living-Things olympiad preparation
Living and Non-Living Things
Welcome to the chapter on Living and Non-Living Things for Class 1. In this chapter, you will learn what living and non-living things are, how to tell the difference between them, and see examples from your daily life. By the end of this chapter, you will be able to identify living and non-living things around you!
Introduction
Everything we see around us is either living or non-living. Living things are alive. Non-living things are not alive. Let’s learn how to tell them apart!
Key Concepts
- Living Things: Things that are alive, like people, animals, and plants.
- Non-Living Things: Things that are not alive, like rocks, toys, and water.
- Differences: Living things eat, grow, move, breathe, and have babies. Non-living things do not.
1. What are Living Things?
Living things are things that are alive. They can eat, grow, move, breathe, and have babies.
Examples: People, dogs, cats, birds, trees, and flowers.
2. What are Non-Living Things?
Non-living things are not alive. They do not eat, grow, move, breathe, or have babies.
Examples: Chair, table, car, ball, water, and stone.
3. Differences Between Living and Non-Living Things
- Living things need food and water. Non-living things do not.
- Living things grow and change. Non-living things do not grow.
- Living things can move on their own. Non-living things cannot move by themselves.
- Living things can have babies. Non-living things cannot.
- Living things breathe. Non-living things do not breathe.
Fun Activity: Find and Sort!
Look around your home or classroom. Make two lists: one for living things and one for non-living things. Draw or write the names in your notebook.
Summary
- Living things are alive. They eat, grow, move, breathe, and have babies.
- Non-living things are not alive. They do not eat, grow, move, breathe, or have babies.
- We can find both living and non-living things all around us.
Practice Questions
Try these questions to test your understanding:
- Name two living things and two non-living things.
- Do living things grow? Give an example.
- Can a stone move by itself?
- Do non-living things need food?
- Write one difference between living and non-living things.
Challenge Yourself
- Draw a picture of a living thing and a non-living thing. Label them.
- Go for a walk and make a list of all the living and non-living things you see.
Did You Know?
- Plants are living things, even though they do not walk!
- Some non-living things, like cars, can move, but only when someone makes them move.
Glossary
- Living Thing: Something that is alive.
- Non-Living Thing: Something that is not alive.
- Breathe: To take in air.
- Grow: To become bigger or older.
Answers to Practice Questions
- Living: Dog, tree. Non-living: Ball, chair.
- Yes, living things grow. Example: A plant grows from a seed.
- No, a stone cannot move by itself.
- No, non-living things do not need food.
- Living things can grow, non-living things cannot.
Remember, living things are alive and can grow and change. Non-living things are not alive. Look around and see what you can find!