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Beaver The Builder Animals
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Living Things Worksheets and Activities
Explore our comprehensive collection of Living Things curriculum resources for grades K-5. From living vs. nonliving to body systems, these worksheets, games, readers, and activities build foundational biology concepts across grade levels. Perfect for elementary teachers and parents seeking engaging, standards-aligned materials.
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Grades K–2
Insects of the Garden
Worksheet · NGSS K-LS1-1
$1.50
Passage
Grades K–2
How Plants and Animals Change Their World
Reading Passage · ESS2-2
Free
Worksheet
Grades K–2
Meet the Insects
Worksheet · NGSS K-ESS3-1
$1.50
Worksheet
Grades K–2
Amazing Animals
Worksheet · NGSS K-LS1-1
Free
Worksheet
Grades K–2
Fruit Matching Fun
Worksheet · NGSS K-LS1-1
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Living Things
Worksheet · NGSS K-LS1-1
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Grades K–5
Parts of a plant
Worksheet · NGSS K-LS1-1
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Grades K–5
Parts of a Seed
Worksheet · NGSS 4-LS1-1
Free
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Grades 2–5
Planting Seeds with Samantha-Short Story
Reading Passage · RL.2.10
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Grades 3–8
What does the Optic Nerve Do
Reading Passage
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Grade 3
Match the Senses
Worksheet · NGSS 3-PS2-3
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Why Do We Blink?
Reading Passage
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From Senses to Actions
Reading Passage
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What Are Reflexes and Why Matter
Reading Passage
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Grades 3–6
How Your Ears Help You Balance
Reading Passage
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Grades 3–6
How Taste and Smell Work Together
Reading Passage
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Grades 3–6
Dogs and Their Super Smelling Power
Reading Passage
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Grades 3–6
How Owls See in the Dark
Reading Passage
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Eagles and Their Super Sharp Vision
Reading Passage
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How Snakes Sense Heat
Reading Passage
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Senses and Brain
Reading Passage
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Grades 3–6
How Fish Breathe
Reading Passage
$1.50
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Grades 3–6
Sound Source
Reading Passage
$1.50
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Grades 3–6
Brain Control Center
Reading Passage
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Grades 3–6
How Plants Survive
Reading Passage
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Grades 3–6
How Roots Get Water
Reading Passage
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Grades 3–6
How Seeds Travel
Reading Passage
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Grades 3–5
How Animals See Differently
Reading Passage · NGSS 4-LS1-1
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Grades 3–5
Animal Internal Structure
Reading Passage · NGSS 4-LS1-1
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Grades 3–6
How Bats Use Sound to See
Reading Passage
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Grades 3–5
What Are Bones Made Of
Reading Passage · NGSS 4-LS1-1
$1.50
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Grades 3–5
How Bones Protect Organs
Reading Passage · NGSS 4-LS1-1
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Grades 3–5
How Joints Connect Bones
Reading Passage · NGSS 4-LS1-1
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How Muscles Move Bones
Reading Passage · NGSS 4-LS1-1
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Two Types of Muscles
Reading Passage · NGSS 4-LS1-1
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Grades 3–5
What Are Muscles
Reading Passage · NGSS 4-LS1-1
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Grades 3–5
How Skin Protects Body
Reading Passage · NGSS 4-LS1-1
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Layers of the Skin
Reading Passage · NGSS 4-LS1-1
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Grades 3–5
What Are Plant Structures
Reading Passage · NGSS 4-LS1-1
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Parts of Plant Stems
Reading Passage · NGSS 4-LS1-1
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How Water Moves Inside Plants
Reading Passage · NGSS 4-LS1-1
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Grades 3–5
Parts of a Flower
Reading Passage · NGSS 4-LS1-1
$1.50
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Grades 3–5
How Fish Gills Work
Reading Passage · NGSS 4-LS1-1
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Grades 3–6
How Leaves Make Food
Reading Passage · NGSS 4-LS1-1
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Grades 3–5
How Animal Hearts Work
Reading Passage · NGSS 4-LS1-1
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Grades 3–5
Animal Skeleton Structure
Reading Passage · NGSS 4-LS1-1
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Grades 3–5
How Animal Lungs Work
Reading Passage · NGSS 4-LS1-1
$1.50
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Grades 3–5
What Is Inside a Seed
Reading Passage · NGSS 4-LS1-1
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Grades 3–5
Parts of a Leaf
Reading Passage · NGSS 4-LS1-1
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About these Living Things worksheets and activities
Living Things resources span a clear K-5 progression. In kindergarten and first grade, students begin by distinguishing living from nonliving, identifying basic plant and animal structures, and exploring simple life cycles like butterflies or frogs. By second and third grade, they compare life cycles of different organisms and examine how structures support survival. In fourth and fifth grade, students delve into body systems, photosynthesis, and ecosystem interactions. Related concepts include habitats, adaptation, food chains, and classification.
Our resources cover four key subtopics: Living and Nonliving, Plant and Animal Structures, Life Cycles, and Body Systems. Activities range from cut-and-paste sorts and observation journals to reading passages and interactive digital games. Students practice critical thinking, vocabulary, observation, and writing skills. Many resources are teacher-authored, no-prep, and scaffolded to support diverse learners. Some resources are free; most require a Workybooks membership for full access.
What these worksheets cover
- Living and Nonliving
- Plant and Animal Structures
- Life Cycles
- Body Systems
Using these in your classroom
Teachers can use this hub to differentiate across a mixed-ability classroom. Choose simpler living/nonliving sorts for intervention or small groups, and more complex reading passages on body systems for advanced students. Use printable worksheets for independent practice or homework, and digital activities for literacy centers or whole-group instruction. Resources also work well for assessment, review, or as a supplement to existing curriculum. Mix and match across grades to meet each student's level.
Standards alignment
These resources align with grade-level Common Core standards for reading informational text and writing, as well as Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for life science across K-5. Specific standards vary by resource and grade.
Frequently asked questions
Are these Living Things worksheets printable?
Yes, many of our Living Things resources are available as printable PDFs. You can download and print them for classroom or home use. Some resources also include digital components for interactive learning. Note that while some worksheets are free, most require a paid Workybooks membership to access.
Are these Living Things worksheets for kids of all elementary grades?
Absolutely. Our Living Things worksheets for kids cover grades K-5, with content that progresses from simple identification of living vs. nonliving in early grades to complex topics like body systems in upper grades. You can select resources by grade or topic to match your child's level.
Do you have resources on plant and animal structures?
Yes, we offer a variety of resources on plant and animal structures, including worksheets, reading passages, and graphic organizers. Students explore how different structures help organisms survive, from roots and stems to wings and gills. These are available across multiple grade levels.
Can I use these resources for homeschool science?
Definitely. Our Living Things resources are ideal for homeschooling. They are no-prep, classroom-ready, and cover key life science topics. You can use them for independent practice, review, or as part of a full curriculum. Mix printable and digital activities to keep lessons engaging.