Characteristics of Life Discussion

Characteristics of Life Discussion

Is describing something as non-living the same thing as saying it is dead?

• Is a metal pole non-living?  

• Yes, it was never alive.

• Is a log non-living?

• No, it is dead, so it was alive at one time.
  

• A log is considered biotic.

What makes something living?

• What characteristics make something living?

• List all of the things you think define something as a living thing.

Characteristics of Living Things

• made of cells

• grow and develop

• utilizes energy

• reproduces

• maintains homeostasis

• responds to the environment

• has DNA and evolves over time
  

Directions

•You will observe 6 items. 

 •Your job is to determine if the items are biotic or abiotic.

 

Remember the words biotic and abiotic.

• Biotic means it is living or once living (dead) 

• Abiotic means it is non-living. A non-living thing was NEVER alive.

Multiple Choice

Is this mealworm biotic or abiotic?

• biotic

• abiotic

Multiple Choice

Are these seeds biotic or abiotic?

• biotic

• abiotic

Multiple Choice

Are the leaves in this picture biotic or abiotic?

• biotic

• abiotic

Multiple Choice

Is the rain in this picture biotic or abiotic?

• biotic

• abiotic

Multiple Choice

Is the moss in this pond biotic or abiotic?

• biotic

• abiotic

Multiple Choice

Is the cave in this picture biotic or abiotic?

• biotic

• abiotic

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