Characteristics of Living things Page 19

What does it take to be considered a living thing? Create a list of as many things that you think it takes to be considered a living thing. ex. Made out of cells

View the following slides and place the object into the correct column LivingNonliving

Grass

Clock

Tiger

Beetle

Venus Fly Trap

Water

Bacteria

Sea Sponge

Tree

Virus

Fungus

Moss

Revisit your list. Based on the organisms now on your living list is there anything you want to add or delete from your list?

8 Characteristics Must have all 8 Made up of cells Reproduce Universal genetic code—DNA/RNA Grow and develop Obtain materials and energy Respond to the stimuli/environment Homeostasis- keeping the body at constant or near constant internal conditions As a group, living things change over time