Living and Nonliving Things

Identify the key characteristics of living things and distinguish them from nonliving objects in the world around us.

Identify human body parts, explore how the five senses gather information, and practice essential habits for personal health.

Investigate plant anatomy, understand how plants take in resources to survive, and learn how to cultivate seeds.

Observe animal and plant life cycles, compare offspring to parents, and discover clues about ancient living things from fossils.

Examine how living organisms adapt to habitats, depend on one another for food and shelter, and form simple food chains.

Build foundational awareness of tiny microscopic life and cells, how germs spread, and how washing hands and body defenses keep us well.