1. Characteristics of Life Lab

2. 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).

3. What are the characteristics of a living thing?

4. The 7 Characteristics of Life (7 COL)
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5. Some Examples…

6. Growth / Development…
Humans!

7. Organization…
Our Body

8. Reproduce…
Dogs

9. Adaptation through Evolution…
Polar Bears

10. Every living thing has at least 1 cell
Cells…
Every living thing has at least 1 cell

11. Energy…
Food / Nutrients

12. Response to Stimulus…
Touching a hot stove

13. Review GO RACER G O R A C E rowth / Development rganization eproduce
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