'Living and Non-Living Things' Resource Set

Living and Non-Living Things Resource Set is a structured visual science resource designed to help students classify, compare and discuss living, non-living and once-living things through observation, reasoning and scientific discussion.

Designed to support Year 3 biological sciences, this resource helps students develop scientific classification skills using real-world visual examples, hands-on sorting activities and guided discussion prompts.

What’s Included

1. Living and Non-Living Concept Chart
2. Photo Sorting Cards
3. Classification Cards
4. Challenge Cards
5. Sorting Mats
6. Teacher Guide

How this resource supports learning

• Builds scientific vocabulary and classification skills
• Encourages discussion, debate and scientific reasoning
• Supports observation and evidence-based thinking
• Helps students identify and discuss common misconceptions
• Encourages students to justify their thinking using scientific characteristics
• Provides hands-on, interactive science learning

The included teacher guide provides:

• teaching ideas
• discussion questions
• misconception prompts
• assessment opportunities
• writing prompts
• quick classroom activities

Available Formats

Digital Download
Includes printable PDF files for the concept chart, classification cards, challenge cards, sorting mats and teacher guide. Ideal for teachers wanting immediate access for classroom printing and laminating.

Printed Classroom Set
Includes professionally printed and laminated classroom resources ready to use straight away. Designed to reduce teacher preparation time and support hands-on science learning.

School Licence
Includes digital files with permission for multiple teachers within the same school to print and use the resource across classrooms and year levels.