Name: Living and Non-Living: Data Record
Brand: Mrs Edgar
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An engaging science investigation worksheet designed to help students explore the characteristics of living, once-living, and non-living things through observation and data collection. Students examine different specimens, identify life processes such as growth, movement, reproduction, and energy use, then record their findings in a structured data table. Perfect for early years and primary science lessons, classification activities, inquiry learning, STEM investigations, and introducing biological science

Set of labelled cards featuring images for a living, once living, and non-living sorting activity, including items like germinating seed, grass, rocks, and goldfish.

A hands-on science recording sheet designed to help students investigate and classify living, once-living, and non-living things using observable characteristics. Students analyse specimens by identifying features such as growth, movement, reproduction, breathing, energy use, and response to the environment, then record their findings in a clear data table. Perfect for primary science investigations, inquiry-based learning, classification lessons, STEM activities, and introducing biological science concepts

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Bring science to life — students observe, record and discover what makes something living or non-living.

This Living and Non-Living Data Record gives students a structured way to investigate one of the most fundamental concepts in primary science. Through hands-on observation and recording, students classify objects from their environment as living or non-living and build their understanding of the key characteristics that define life.

Perfect for early primary science units, this resource turns an abstract concept into a tangible, student-led investigation.

Why teachers love it:

Inquiry-based learning — students observe and record their own findings rather than just reading facts
Curriculum-aligned — supports the Australian Curriculum's Biological Sciences strand
Builds scientific vocabulary — students use the language of science as they work
Simple and clear — easy enough for early primary students to use independently

Perfect for:

Year 1 and Year 2 science units on living things
Science rotations and investigations
Outdoor learning and nature walks
Science journals and portfolios
Assessment evidence collection

What's included:
A printable data record sheet for students to classify and record living and non-living things observed in their environment — structured for early primary science investigation.

Science is all around us — help your students learn to see it.

SPECIFICATIONS

Format: PDF, set up for A4 paper. Exactly what's inside is listed above.

Editing: This download is not editable. The PDF is flattened to protect the design and the artists' work we license.

Printing: Open the file in a PDF reader and choose 'Fit to page' or 'Actual size'. Do a test page on plain paper first — card, colour and black-and-white all print well.

Licence: One classroom, one teacher. Please don't share, resell or post the file online; buy an extra licence for each colleague who wants their own copy.

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Can I print in colour or black and white?
Yes. Our resources are designed to work both ways; black-and-white versions look great on coloured card.

The download won't start on my school computer.
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