What make me alive (and other living things alive)?

We'll use the resources and activities below to explore this driving question. Let's jump in!

Interactive Notes

Characteristics of Life

In these Interactive Notes, you will look at the 7 different characteristics scientists use to look at what they use to consider something alive! Click here to access the Characteristics of Life! UPDATE COMING SOON

LEARNING ACTIVITIES

Which Characteristics Am I?

In this activity, you will look to identify the different characteristics of life for each of the pictures. Click here to complete Which Characteristics. Am I?

Jenga: The Characteristics of Life

In this activity, you will play Jenga and try to connect it to the characteristics of life. Click here to complete Jenga: The Characteristics of Life!

Noticing Walk

In this activity, you will go on a life walk to prove something is alive. Click here to complete Noticing Walk!

Elodea Under The Microscope

In this activity, you will look at elodea as a whole and under a microscope. How does elodea relate to the characteristics of life? Click here to complete Elodea Under The Microscope!