2. Directions: Delete this slide, then save presentation so students can view it at a center by clicking F5. Kindergarten TEKS covered: K.5(A) describe properties of objects and characteristics of organisms. (K.6) Science concepts. The student knows that systems have parts and are composed of organisms and objects. (K.8) Science concepts. The student knows the difference between living organisms and nonliving objects. (K.9) Science concepts. The student knows that living organisms have basic needs. Print slide 38 to use as a learning station.

5. Animals are living things. They have movement. They need food, water, air and space to live.

7. Something that needs food, water, and air to live and grow is living.

9. Something that is not alive does not grow and does not need food, water, or air.

11. A collection of things that interact or work together to perform a function or a job.

13. To group by color, size, shape, or a common characteristic.

15. A portion of a whole.

17. Something that is whole has no part left out or missing.

19. The identifiable part of an object. The tail.

21. The act of moving.

23. A special trait or feature of an object. a long neck

25. A living thing.

27. To rely on another living thing. A baby depends on its mother for food.

29. Something required by or needed by a living thing like food, water, and air.

31. Stages of an organism’s life.

33. The amount of matter in something.

35. Where something is placed? over or above below or under beside or next to behind in front of

37. An amount or number of something. Three 3

38. Now complete your paper.

39. Match the pictures to the vocabulary. Sort Characteristic Non-living Basic Needs Part Animals a long neck Match the pictures to the vocabulary. Sort Characteristic Non-living Basic Needs Part Animals a long neck Match the pictures to the vocabulary. Sort Characteristic Non-living Basic Needs Part Animals a long neck Match the pictures to the vocabulary. Sort Characteristic Non-living Basic Needs Part Animals a long neck Name____________________________ Cut out the pictures and glue them beside the words they match.