Living World? Fire? Firefly? Clouds? Mushrooms? No single characteristic is enough to describe a living thing. Some non-living organisms share some of the qualities of living things. But you must have all.

Characteristics of Life All living things* have the following characteristics *on planet Earth

Cellular Organization Blood cells Plant cells

Genetic code DNA

Change Throughout Time

Respond to the Environment - Migration - Thigmotropism

Maintain an Internal Environment Homeostasis

Obtain Energy Metabolism

Grow and Develop

Reproduce Asexually Sexually

The following are all examples of the characteristics of life The following are all examples of the characteristics of life.  Identify each one. A. Adapt                  D. Genetic code             G. Respond to stimulus B. Made of cells      E. Grow and develop    H. Homeostasis C. Reproduce          F. Use/need energy You eat a hamburger for lunch. A baby gains 3 pounds in one week and begins to recognize voices. A polar bear has white fur to blend in with the snow. Your start to cry whenever you get a shot at the doctor’s office. You begin to shiver because it is cold outside. Red and white particles make up part of your blood. A chick breaks out of an egg.