1. Characteristics of Living Things

2. Learning Goal:
1. To learn the characteristics of living things.
2. To be able to differentiate living and non-living things.

3. What do you think are the characteristics that help you classify if something is LIVING?

4. Is this fire alive? Does it move? Does it need oxygen?
Does it produce more fire?

5. Characteristics of Living Things Video:
Biology Song

6. Characteristics of Living Things:
1. Require Energy
2. Respond to environment and stimuli
3. Respire (gas exchange)
4. Excrete (get rid of waste)
5. Have a level of organization (cells to organs to systems)
6. Grow
7. Reproduce

7. All living things have genetic material made of DNA and RNA

8. How do you make more DNA when needed?
What is DNA made up of?
How do you make more DNA when needed?
Work through POGIL worksheet as a table team
Discuss and dissect the models to help your learning

9. DNA Research Inquiry What do you want to find out about DNA?
You will be creating a chalk board/window art graphic about DNA
Come up with 1 essential question you want to explore that will further your learning about DNA

10. DNA Research Inquiry PROPOSAL
Complete and submit your research topic proposal TODAY as your ticket out the door
1 essential question
4 supporting questions that will guide you with your research