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What is Life?

Week 3 - 7th Grade�Life Science

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Is it alive?

Card Sort Activity

https://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/cells/alive/

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By the End of this Week

  • I'll be able to list and explain the seven characteristics that all living things share
  • Give examples of each characteristic in different organisms
  • Present an argument why something is or is not alive

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All living things must…

  • Have cells
  • Maintain homeostasis
  • Use Energy (Metabolism)
  • Reproduce
  • Grow and Develop
  • Respond to their environment
  • Evolve

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More Detail…

  • Organization: Made up of cells, which are the basic units of life.
  • Metabolism: Undergo chemical reactions to obtain and use energy.
  • Homeostasis: Maintain a stable internal environment.
  • Growth: Grow and develop over time.
  • Reproduction: Can produce new organisms.
  • Response to Stimuli: Can respond to environmental changes.
  • Adaptation: Evolve over time to better survive in their environment.

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Identifying Characteristics

of Life

Identifying Characteristics of Life

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Video Links

  1. C Elegans
  2. Sea Urchin Embryos
  3. Sea Urchins: Part 2
  4. Blood Cells
  5. Elodea Leaf Cells
  6. Stem Cells
  7. Amoeba
  8. Zebrafish

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By the End of this Week

  • I'll be able to list and explain the seven characteristics that all living things share
  • Give examples of each characteristic in different organisms
  • Present an argument why something is or is not alive