Science Worksheet – Grade 3
Name: ________________________ Date: ____________
Part A: Short Questions
1. Living and Non-living Things
1) Circle the living thing: rock – cat – table – book
2) True or False: A car can grow and reproduce.
3) Give two examples of non-living things.
4) Why is a tree considered a living thing?
2. Needs of Living Things
1) Which of these is NOT a need of living things? a) Water b) Food c) Shelter d) Plastic
2) Fill in the blank: All living things need ______ to breathe.
3) Why do animals need space to live?
4) True or False: Living things can survive without water.
3. Characteristics of Living Things
1) Name two characteristics of living things.
2) Which of these shows response to stimuli? a) A dog wagging its tail b) A chair standing still c) A
pencil rolling d) A ball bouncing
3) True or False: All living things reproduce.
4) Plants make their own food using ______.
4. Classification of Living Things
1) Write the five main groups of living things.
2) Tick the correct group: Bacteria → (Animal / Plant / Bacteria), Mushroom → (Fungi / Plant /
Animal)
3) Why do scientists classify living things?
4) True or False: Protists are larger than animals.
5. Flowering and Non-flowering Plants
1) Give one example of a flowering plant.
2) Which plant reproduces by spores? a) Mango b) Fern c) Sunflower d) Rose
3) True or False: Non-flowering plants do not produce seeds.
4) Write one difference between flowering and non-flowering plants.
6. Invertebrates and Vertebrates
1) Circle the vertebrates: lion – ant – fish – butterfly
2) Which of these is an invertebrate? a) Dog b) Frog c) Snail d) Cat
3) True or False: Vertebrates have a backbone.
4) Give two examples of invertebrates.
7. Fungi and Bacteria
1) Write one useful fungus.
2) True or False: All bacteria are harmful.
3) Which of these makes yogurt? a) Fungi b) Bacteria c) Plants d) Animals
4) Name one harmful effect of fungi.
Part B: Essay Questions
1. Living and Non-living Things
1) Explain the differences between living and non-living things with examples.
2) Describe why a plant is considered a living thing, even though it cannot move from place to
place.
2. Needs of Living Things
1) Why do living things need air and water to survive?
2) Explain how shelter is important for both animals and humans.
3. Characteristics of Living Things
1) Choose three characteristics of living things and explain them with examples.
2) How do animals and plants reproduce differently?
4. Classification of Living Things
1) Why do scientists classify living things into groups?
2) Explain the differences between fungi, plants, and animals.
5. Flowering and Non-flowering Plants
1) Compare flowering plants and non-flowering plants with examples.
2) Explain how non-flowering plants such as ferns reproduce.
6. Invertebrates and Vertebrates
1) Describe the main difference between invertebrates and vertebrates. Give two examples of each.
2) Explain why having a backbone is an advantage for vertebrates.
7. Fungi and Bacteria
1) Explain the differences between fungi and bacteria.
2) Give two examples of how fungi and bacteria can be helpful to humans.