Physical Characteristics and Behaviors of Organisms

required for an organism to survive; air, water, nutrients, light, food, shelter (for animals), etc.

• Basic Needs

• Behavior

• Function

• Structure

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

the actions or reactions of an object or organism

• Structure

• Basic Needs

• Behavior

• Function

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NGSS.MS-LS1-4

an edible part of a flowering plant that contains seeds either inside or on the outside

• Growth

• Basic Needs

• Function

• Fruit

what something is used for; purpose

• Basic Needs

• Behavior

• Function

• Physical Characteristic

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

an increase in size, number, value, or strength; the act of growing, getting bigger or higher

• Behavior

• Function

• Physical Characteristic

• Growth

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS1-7

a structure or feature that can be observed

• Physical Characteristic

• Basic Needs

• Function

• Behavior

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NGSS.MS-LS1-4

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

a body part that does a certain “job” for an organism

• Function

• Structure

• Physical Characterisitc

• Fruit

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Which of the following are physical characteristics of an animal that helps them meet their basic needs?

• Structures

• Coloration

• Body Coverings

• All of the above

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NGSS.4-LS1-1

Which of the following are physical characteristics of a plant that helps them meet their basic needs?

• Soil, Sun, and Water

• Roots, Stems, Leaves, Flowers, Fruit, and Seeds

• Legs, Arms, Body, and Head

• None of the above

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NGSS.1-LS1-1

What are the basic needs of an animal?

• Food/ Water

• Shelter

• Air

• All of the above