Why Is It a Living Thing Worksheet – 3rd Grade Practice + Answer Key

Build strong living and non-living things skills with the Why Is It a Living Thing Worksheet. This third grade science printable keeps the focus on one skill so students can practice it with confidence.

Learning objective: Students will practice living and non-living things and apply the skill independently by completing each task on the page.

Why it works: Short, focused practice is one of the best ways to help third 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

• Answer key (1 page)

• Cover page

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

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

How to use it: It works well for whole-class lessons, small groups, early finishers, homework, review days, intervention time, and sub tubs.

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

Teaching tips and variations:

• Use it as an exit ticket the day after a living and non-living things lesson to see who needs more support.

• Model the first item together, then let students finish the rest independently.

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

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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