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Chapter-1 Living Things and Non-Living Things

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  1. Introductory notes for Science Class-V Chapter -1 (Living and Non-Living Things) Introduction:- We see many things around us — birds, animals, trees, cars, books, water, air, toys etc. Some of them are alive and can grow, move, breathe, and reproduce. These are called Living Things. Others do not have life — they cannot grow, breathe, or reproduce. These are called Non- Living Things.
  2. Some Daily Life Examples:- . A dog runs, eats food, and breathes —Y Living thing. . A toy dog looks real but does not move on its own Non-living thing. . A tree grows, makes its own food, and gives fruits —Y Living thing. . A chair is useful but cannot grow or move Non-living thing. . Air and water are non-living but are very important for the survival of living things. Living Things Dog Plann toa in Non-Living Things Dog Human Chair
  3. Characteristics of Living & Non Living Things Living Things . Breathe (animals through lungs/gills, plants through stomata) . Need food and water . Grow with time (seed plant tree) . Reproduce (give birth / seeds grow into plants) . Move (animals move, plants move parts towards light) . Respond to stimuli (pull hand back from hot object) . Have a life span (birth death) Non-Living Things . Do not breathe . Do not need food or water . Do not grow . Do not reproduce . Do not move on their own . Do not respond . No life span
  4. Learning by Doing (Activity) "Look around you and make two lists — one of living things and one of non-living things. This activity will help you clearly understand the differences." Exercise — Living and Non-Living Things A. Fill in the blanks 1.Living things need survive. 2.A seed grows into a 3.Non-living things do not 4.Plants breathe through and to or reproduce. 5.A chair is a B. True or False thing. 1. All living things can move. ( 2. Non-living things can reproduce. ( 3. Humans breathe through lungs. ( 4. Plants do not respond to light. ( 5. A dog is a living thing. (
  5. Answer Key A. Fill in the blanks 1. Living things need food and water to survive. 2. A seed grows into a plant. 3. Non-living things do not grow or reproduce. 4. Plants breathe through stomata. 5. A chair is a non-living thing. B. True or False 1. All living things can move. (True) 2. Non-living things can reproduce. (False) 3. Humans breathe through lungs. (True) 4. Plants do not respond to light. (False) 5. A dog is a living thing. (True)