Living and Non-Living Things: Year 2 Science Interactive Lesson & Classification Worksheets

Help Year 2 pupils classify objects as living, dead or never lived with this interactive science lesson. Aligned to the Year 2 National Curriculum for science, this resource helps pupils understand the criteria for being alive and classify a range of objects accordingly.

Exploring living and non-living things with Our Year 2 Science Interactive Lesson & Classification Worksheets

The National Curriculum for Year 2 Science requires children to build secure understanding of living and non-living things through observation, investigation and enquiry. This resource provides engaging, classroom-ready activities that support every learner.

What’s Inside This living and non-living things Resource

• Interactive lesson slides introducing living and non-living things
• Sorting activities — living, dead or never lived
• Classification worksheet packet
• True/false and comprehension questions
• Quiz slides and printable classification tasks

Key Benefits for Students

• Develops understanding of the characteristics of living things
• Builds vocabulary for biology classification
• Encourages systematic thinking about life and living systems
• Supports the foundation for habitats and ecosystems learning

Why Teachers Love It

• Curriculum-aligned to Year 2 living things and their habitats objectives
• Works as a standalone lesson or within a habitats unit
• Includes both interactive and printable worksheet elements
• Accessible language and clear imagery for Year 2 learners

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