1. The 6 Characteristics of Life By: Jaclyn and Hallie

2. Living Things have Cells  All living things have cells.  Fetuses have these cells.

3. Sense and Respond to Stimuli  A change that affects the activity of the organism. ( Example: Heat, Cold, and a traffic light)  The human body is always responding and adjusting to changes in the environment.

4. Reproduce  Organisms make other organisms look alike.  Sexual Reproduction- two parents produce off spring  Asexual Reproduction- One parent produces off spring that are identical to their parent.

5. Have DNA  Living things have DNA  DNA is hereditary to humans and almost all other living things.

6. Use Energy  Organisms use energy to carry out the activities of life.  Organisms use energy to move.

7. Grow and Develop  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGv Cr1cd1NM&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGv Cr1cd1NM&feature=related