Living Things

1) Hook: A Fun Story from the Backyard

One sunny morning, little Aarav went to his garden. He saw a butterfly fluttering around the flowers. Nearby, a dog wagged its tail happily. Aarav also noticed a mango tree with juicy fruits. "Wow!" he said, "All these are living things because they move, eat, and grow!"

2) Core Concepts: What Are Living Things?

Living things are all around us. They can:

• Grow bigger 🌿
• Eat food 🍎
• Breathe air 🌬️
• Move on their own 🐾
• Make babies to have more living things 👶

Look at this table to see some living things from India:

3) Key Rule:

4) Did You Know? 🤔

The Indian Banyan tree is one of the largest living things! It can grow very big and live for hundreds of years. It even looks like a small forest because its branches grow roots that become new trunks!

5) Exam Tips 📝

• Remember: Plants are living even if they don’t move like animals.
• Do not say “all living things move fast.” Some plants and animals move slowly or stay still.
• In board exams, questions may ask: “Name a living thing that moves” or “Why is a tree a living thing?”
• Write short answers with examples from your surroundings like “dog,” “mango tree,” or “butterfly.”