What is life?

This cow is alive

This rock is not alive

This tree is alive

This car is not alive

This mushroom is alive

This computer is not alive

This bacteria is alive es/Science/Images/Content/plague-bacteria-sc3519-sw.jpg

This diamond is not alive C12266F2F2BC/0/diamond.jpg

This sea star is alive

This sun is not alive

What are some characteristics about these zebras?

What are some characteristics about this cheetah and these zebras?

Living things have cells Tree: Cells:

Non-living things do not have cells Rock: Crystals:

Living things reproduce

Non-living things do not reproduce

Living things sense and respond to changes Running deer: Standing deer: Bang:

Non-living things do not sense and respond to change Couch: Bang:

Living things grow and develop Puppy: Dog:

Non-living things do not grow and do not develop Lamp:

Living things use energy

Non-living things do no use energy

Living things contain similar chemicals.

Although non-living things can contain chemicals, not all of the chemicals are the same.

And now a quiz! Look at each picture. Think about what is true of all living things. Remember, to be a living thing, something must have all 6 characteristics: contain similar chemicals respond to surroundings use energygrow and develop reproducehave one or more cells Answer each as “living” or “non-living.”

Is this flower a living thing?

Is this river a living thing?

Is this airplane a living thing?

Is this bird a living thing?

Is this cloud a living thing?