Which Is It?

Worksheet Description

The worksheet presents students with a series of pictures, each accompanied by two options: ‘living’ and ‘nonliving’. The task is straightforward: students must examine each image and determine whether it depicts a living entity or a nonliving object. The worksheet is aimed at testing and reinforcing students’ ability to distinguish between living organisms and inanimate objects based on visual cues and their existing knowledge.

To complete the worksheet successfully, students should begin by closely observing each image. They must then draw upon their understanding of what constitutes a living thing—such as the ability to grow, reproduce, or respond to stimuli—and use that criteria to make a determination. Once they’ve decided whether the image represents something living or nonliving, they simply need to circle the appropriate word.

This exercise is designed to hone students’ observational and critical thinking skills. By presenting a mix of images, the worksheet challenges students to apply their knowledge of biology and the natural world to correctly categorize each picture. It serves as both a test of their current understanding and a reinforcement of the foundational concept differentiating living and nonliving entities. The activity, thus, aids in ensuring that students can confidently and accurately make such distinctions in more complex scenarios in the future.