1. What is Life Science? Science I Fall 1996

2. Opening Activity List Living & Non-Living

3. Characteristics of Living Things

4. Definition of Living? ä Write a definition of living. The definition should apply exclusively to living things so be specific. ä Put the definition that you have just written into a sealed envelop. ä Place the envelop into your folder in the Science I crate. ä You will read these again at the end of the course!

5. Textbook Characteristics of Living Things ä Living things are made of Cells ä Living things obtain and use energy ä Living things grow and develop ä Living things respond to their environment ä Living things reproduce ä Living things are adapted to their environment

6. The Heirarchy of Life Biosphere Biome Ecosystem Community Population Organism Systems Organs Tissues Cells Molecules Atoms NONLIVING LIVING Ecology & Environmental Studies Anatomy & Physiology Evolution & Genetics Cellular & Molecular Biology INTERACTION OF LIVING & NONLIVING