Living Things and Their Habitats · Life Science

Is It Alive?

Distinguishing between living organisms, things that have died, and objects that have never been alive.

Key Questions

  1. 1What makes a living thing different from a rock?
  2. 2How do we know if something has stopped being alive?
  3. 3What would happen if a living thing stopped getting what it needs?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS1: Science - Living Things and Their Habitats
Year: Year 2
Subject: Science
Unit: Living Things and Their Habitats
Period: Life Science

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