Non-living things are things that do not grow, move, breathe, or need food and water. They can be made from natural materials or from things made by people. Non-living things do not change over time like living things do.
Example: A rock is a non-living thing because it does not grow or need anything to stay alive. A chair is also a non-living thing because it does not move or grow.
Fun Fact: Non-living things can be helpful to living things, like a house that keeps us safe or a car that helps us get places!
Multiple Choice Questions:
1. Which of these is a non-living thing?
a) Dog
b) Flower
c) Table
d) Bird
Answer: c) Table
Explanation: A table is a non-living thing because it does not grow or need food like a dog or a bird does.
2. Which is NOT a non-living thing?
a) Sun
b) Tree
c) Mountain
d) Car
Answer: b) Tree
Explanation: A tree is a living thing because it grows and needs sunlight, while the others do not.
3. Which of these does not need anything to live?
a) Cat
b) Plant
c) Rock
d) Fish
Answer: c) Rock
Explanation: A rock does not need anything to live because it is a non-living thing.
4. What is an example of a non-living thing that can be found in a house?
a) Dog
b) Couch
c) Fish
d) Bird
Answer: b) Couch
Explanation: A couch is a non-living thing that helps us sit and relax. Dogs and birds are living things.
5. Which of these is not part of nature?
a) River
b) Laptop
c) Mountain
d) Tree
Answer: b) Laptop
Explanation: A laptop is made by people and is not part of nature, while the others are found in nature.