Welcome to the Living Things Safari!
Let's explore what makes things alive!
Get ready to discover what makes things living or non-living!
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Living Things - They Grow!
Living things grow bigger over time!
A baby elephant grows into a big elephant.
A tiny seed grows into a tall tree.
Baby to adult: A puppy grows into a dog
Small to big: A seedling grows into a tree
You grow too! Look at your baby photos
Living things grow! A baby grows into an adult, just like a seed becomes a tree.
Non-Living Things - They Stay the Same!
Non-living things never grow or change size.
A rock stays the same forever.
A toy car stays the same size.
Never changes: Your school chair stays the same
No growth: A book stays the same size
Look around: Find 3 things that never grow
Non-living things don't grow. Your toy car today will look the same next year!
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Living Things Need Food and Water!
All living things need food and water to stay alive.
Lions hunt for food.
Trees drink water through their roots.
Food for energy: You eat lunch every day
Water for life: Plants wilt without water
Try this: Water a plant and watch it grow
What happens if you forget to water a plant? It needs food and water, just like you!
Non-Living Things Don't Need Anything!
Non-living things never get hungry or thirsty.
A chair doesn't eat.
A book doesn't drink water.
No hunger: Your school bag never eats
No thirst: A ball doesn't drink water
Fun fact: Your shoes will never say 'I'm hungry!'
Your toy truck doesn't ask for snacks! Non-living things don't need anything.
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