1. EAL Nexus Resource Life processes Barrier game Subject: Science
Age group:
12 – 14,
Topic:
Cells, organs and life processes
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This resource was originally developed by Z. Davies and has been adapted for EAL Nexus.

2. Student A Life process Meaning What animals do What plants do Movement
move their whole bodies
Reproduction
producing new plants or animals
new plants grow from seeds
Sensitivity
see, hear, smell, touch and taste
Growth
increasing in size and getting older
seedlings grow into bigger plants
Respiration
breath in oxygen
Excretion
getting rid of waste
get rid of carbon dioxide
Nutrition
eat and drink

3. Student B Life process Meaning What animals do What plants do Movement
going from one place to another
leaves turn towards light
Reproduction
have babies
Sensitivity
reacting to environment
react to light, water and gravity
Growth
babies grow into adults
Respiration
plants and animals making energy
take in oxygen to make energy
Excretion
go to the toilet
Nutrition
taking in food
make food using sunlight, carbon dioxide and water

4. Answers Life process Meaning What animals do What plants do Movement
going from one place to another
move their whole bodies
leaves turn towards light
Reproduction
producing new plants or animals
have babies
new plants grow from seeds
Sensitivity
reacting to environment
see, hear, smell, touch and taste
react to light, water and gravity
Growth
increasing in size and getting older
babies grow into adults
seedlings grow into bigger plants
Respiration
plants and animals making energy
breath in oxygen
take in oxygen to make energy
Excretion
getting rid of waste
go to the toilet
get rid of carbon dioxide
Nutrition
taking in food
eat and drink
make food using sunlight, carbon dioxide and water

5. Asking questions What does _________ mean? __________ means …
What does _______ mean for people and animals?
People and animals …
What does _________ mean for plants?
Plants…