Session One (1.1.1): Characteristics of Living Things

 Introduction

This first session of this topic focuses on the seven characteristics of all living organisms. You will need to be able to identify these characteristics and define them. They are nutrition, excretion, respiration, sensitivity, reproduction, growth and movement. Refer to the syllabus for the definitions of these characteristics.

Reading

Read through and make notes on pages 2-3 of your coursebook.

Note that key words are regularly included in the coursebook pages, in an orange section.

 Links

Now watch the following video:

WATCH – Characteristics of Living Things (YouTube) Links to an external site.

Download

Download and read through the following PowerPoint:

EXPLORE - The Seven Life Processes PPT Download EXPLORE - The Seven Life Processes PPT

 Task

Answer the questions on page 3.

You could make flash cards from card, or you could use this link to Quizlet to create online cards. The cards could be used for definitions, key words, command words and/or equations.

EXPLORE - Quizlet Links to an external site.

Review

Complete the Questions 1 and 2 on pages 12-13. Remember to check your answers in General Resources.