Characteristics of Living Things

1. Have Cells

1. Have Cells2. Sense & respond to

change

1. Have Cells2. Sense & respond to

change3. Reproduce

1. Have Cells2. Sense & respond to

change3. Reproduce4. Have DNA

1. Have Cells2. Sense & respond to

change3. Reproduce4. Have DNA5. Use energy

1. Have Cells2. Sense & respond to

change3. Reproduce4. Have DNA5. Use energy6. Grow & develop

1. Have Cells

Smallest unit of lifeUsually need magnification to be seen

Unicellular

Multicellular

Specialized Cells

2. Sense & respond to change

Homeostasis – maintaining internal “environments.”–Ex. Temperature

Stimulus causes a response–Ex. Pupils dilation, sensitive plant

Pupil activityShow sensitive plant video

3. Reproduce

Sexual – 2 parentsAsexual – 1 parent

Asexual

Asexual

Sexual

4. Have DNA

Deoxyribonucleic Acid- carries instructions for organisms traits

5. Use EnergyTo carry out chemical activities of life

Plant vs Animal

6. Grow & Develop