Draw a Living Thing Worksheet – 2nd Grade Living and Non-Living Things

Looking for simple, effective living and non-living things practice for second grade? The Draw a Living Thing Worksheet is a ready-to-print science resource that students can complete on their own after a short introduction.

Learning objective: Students will review living and non-living things, practice it in context, and show what they know in a way that is easy for the teacher to check.

Why it works: Practice like this gives students a chance to try living and non-living things on their own after you teach it. Because the page is quick to complete and easy to review, it fits into almost any part of the school day.

What's included:

• 1 printable worksheet page

• Clear, student-friendly directions

• Answer key (1 page)

• Cover page

How it's organized: The page opens with these directions: "Read each sentence. Write the trait that it describes." Students then complete the practice items in order and check their work before turning it in.

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: Use it for whole-group practice, small-group instruction, independent work, centers, morning work, homework, or an emergency sub plan.

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.

• Project the page and solve one or two items as a class before students work on their own.

• Keep a few copies in your early finisher bin for independent review.

Skills covered: 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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