Characteristics of Living and Non-Living Things Worksheet – 2nd Grade

Build strong living and non-living things skills with the Characteristics of Living and Non-Living Things Worksheet. This second grade science printable keeps the focus on one skill so students can practice it with confidence.

Learning objective: Students will build accuracy and confidence with living and non-living things through short, focused practice that reinforces what was taught in class.

Why it works: Short, focused practice is one of the best ways to help second grade students remember a new skill. Clear directions mean students can get started quickly, and the simple format makes it easy for you to spot who needs more help.

What's included:

• 1 printable worksheet page

• Clear, student-friendly directions

• 3 practice sections (Part A to Part C)

• Answer key (1 page)

• Cover page

How it's organized: The page opens with these directions: "Write Living or Non-Living next to each word." The practice is split into 3 parts, so students can work through it in clear steps.

Grade level: Designed for second grade students. It also works well for first grade and third grade students who need extra practice or a fresh review.

How to use it: Assign it after a mini-lesson, use it in a small group, send it home as homework, keep it in your sub folder, or use it as a quick formative check.

Answer key: An answer key is included, so you can check work quickly or let students self-correct.

Teaching tips and variations:

• Send it home as homework so families can see what their child is learning in science.

• Pair students to compare answers and talk through any differences.

• Slip the page into a sheet protector so students can practice again with dry-erase markers.

Skills covered: Life Science, Living and Non-Living Things, Science

File type: PDF, ready to print.

Number of pages: 3 (1 worksheet page, 1 answer key page, 1 cover page).

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