ABSTRACT
This chapter explores and compares the differences between things that are living, dead and things that have never been alive. It identifies that most living things live in habitats to which they are suited and describes how different habitats, including micro-habitats, provide for the basic needs of different kinds of animals and plants, and how they depend on each other. The chapter describes how animals obtain their food from plants and other animals, using the idea of a simple food chain, and identifies different sources. It provides National Curriculum assessment indicators, and describes scientific procedures and clear instructions that outline the simple equipment required for carrying out each procedure or activity.
