Characteristics of Life Lab
Characteristics of Life (COL) In your groups you will be observing various items at each station. Your task is to determine if each item is either: A = Alive B = Never Alive C = Dead (once alive) D = Alive but Dormant Make sure to record your observations (facts) and not inferences (opinions).
What are the characteristics of a living thing?
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Some Examples…
Growth / Development… Humans!
Organization… Our Body
Reproduce… Dogs
Adaptation through Evolution… Polar Bears
Every living thing has at least 1 cell Cells… Every living thing has at least 1 cell
Energy… Food / Nutrients
Response to Stimulus… Touching a hot stove
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