Definition Of Non-living Things
Non-living things do not grow, take in nutrients, or reproduce. For example, a book or a lamp.
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Living vs. Non-Living Things
Fun Facts
- A rock does not grow.
- A robot does not eat food or drink water.
- A camera does not reproduce.
Why Do We Need To Know About Definition Of Non-living Things
Learning about things that aren’t alive helps us see how important they are in our daily lives and in different jobs. Things like books, desks, and chairs are really important in schools. These items are connected to jobs in teaching, designing rooms, and making furniture.
Knowing about things that aren’t alive, like robots that don’t need to eat or have babies, can lead to jobs in robot making, engineering, and technology. This knowledge is important in many areas, like health care and movies, showing us how non-living things are useful in many kinds of work.
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In this lesson, we learn that:
- Living things grow, take in nutrients and reproduce.
- Non-living things don't do those three things.
- There are many living and non-living things all around us.
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