Introduction

Living things are organisms that can grow, reproduce, and respond to their environment. They need food, water, and air to survive.

Characteristics of Living Things

• Growth: Living things like plants grow by getting taller or producing more leaves.
• Reproduction: Animals and plants can have babies or seeds to make new living things.
• Response to stimuli: When you touch a plant, it may bend towards the light to get more sunlight.

Examples of Living Things

1. Plants: Trees, flowers, and grass are examples of living things that grow and make seeds.
2. Animals: Dogs, cats, birds, and insects are living things that move, eat, and reproduce.

Fun Activity

Go outside and observe different plants and animals. Draw a picture of one plant and one animal you see. Write down how they are similar and different.

Remember

• Living things grow, reproduce, and respond to their environment.
• Plants and animals are examples of living things.
• Living things need food, water, and air to survive.