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Living vs. Non-Living Things for Kids | Science Lesson
In this science lesson for kids, students learn about living and non-living things and how to tell the difference between them. This video helps elementary students understand the characteristics of living things, such as growth, the need for energy, and the ability to respond to their environment. Kids also learn what makes something nonliving and how scientists classify the world around us. The concepts are explained in a clear, kid-friendly way that makes basic life science easier to underst
How it works
- Press play to start the video.
- Videos 5 minutes or longer pause once or twice for a quick check. Get it right and you're on your way. If not, you'll see a friendly explanation and the video simply keeps going. Short videos skip the checks.
- At the end there's a 4-question test. Score 60% or more to complete the lesson, and 80% or more to master it. You can always watch again and try for a higher score.


