Characteristics of Living Things

1. 1. Have Cells

2. 2. Sense & respond to change

1. 1. Have Cells Sense & respond to change Reproduce

1. 1. Have Cells Sense & respond to change Reproduce Have DNA

1. 1. Have Cells Sense & respond to change Reproduce Have DNA Use energy

1. 1. Have Cells Sense & respond to change Reproduce Have DNA Use energy Grow & develop

1. Have Cells   Smallest unit of life   Usually need magnification to be seen

Unicellular

Multicellular

Specialized Cells

2. Sense & respond to change   Homeostasis – maintaining internal “environments.” – –Ex. Temperature   Stimulus causes a response – –Ex. Pupils dilation, sensitive plant

  Pupil activity   Show sensitive plant video

3. Reproduce   Sexual – 2 parents   Asexual – 1 parent

Asexual

Sexual

4. Have DNA   Deoxyribonucleic Acid- carries instructions for organisms traits

5. Use Energy   To carry out chemical activities of life   Plant vs Animal

6. Grow & Develop