Comparing Living and Nonliving Things

Comparing Living and Nonliving Things

Suitable for Kindergarten to Third Grade

- compare living and non-living things 
  through the use of a Venn Diagram

- the Venn Diagram can be modified       
  depending on the age/ability of the children

 

Activity

- a brainstorming session is an effective 

  way to begin this activity 

- using chart paper, have the students 

  think of characteristics of living and non-living things

- older children may only need a couple 

   ideas and then they can independently complete their 
                                                   comparisons

                                                 - younger children can use two hula hoops to 
                                                   organize each point 

- teach how Venn Diagram organize (in 

  this case) two things are different in the 

  two separate circles and how they are 

  the same where the two circles overlap

Follow-Up

- use picture cues to go with each category 

  for pre-readers (this is great for small 

  groups)

- technology can be used to complete the 
  Venn Diagram (the app/program will need 
  to be accessible and understood)

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