Question

How would you convince a child that a burning candle is not a living thing? Remember to incorporate relevant teaching ideas you have acquired thus far on how children learn science and do not forget MRS GREN!

Answer 1

The child can be convinced as follows:

Explanation:

• First of all, the child need to be explained that a living thing will show all the seven life processes. If the seven life processes are not observed, then the thing is a non- living thing.
• As we know, the burning candle cannot show movement, cannot reproduce, cannot give birth hence we can easily depict that the burning candle is not a living thing.