Living things and movement
I can describe movement as something that all living things do.
Living things and movement
I can describe movement as something that all living things do.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Everything in the world can be classified into living or non-living.
- A living thing is something that is alive and needs food, water and air.
- All living things share certain characteristics in common called life processes.
- Living things can move by themselves to achieve a goal, and this is a sign of life.
Common misconception
Plants do not move because we cannot see them move. All things that move are alive.
Examples of how plants move very slowly (e.g. sunflower following sun throughout the day). Examples of things like wind-up or battery operated toys that move but are not alive.
Keywords
Living things - A living thing is something that is alive. They are not dead.
Life processes - These are the processes or actions that all living things do.
Move - To change position or to go from one place to another.
Alive - Living things are alive. They grow, breathe, reproduce, move, feed and excrete waste material.
Equipment
None required.
Content guidance
- Exploration of objects
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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