Characteristics
List the 8 characteristics of living things from memory.
Also know that you must possess all 8 characteristics to be classified as a living thing.
In order to be considered living, an organism must have, or be capable of, all of the following:
In order to be considered living, an organism must have, or be capable of, all of the following:
Growth and development
Growth and development
DNA
DNA
Reproduction
Reproduction
using Energy
using Energy
Evolution
Evolution
maintaining Homeostasis
maintaining Homeostasis
be made of Cells
be made of Cells
Respond to the environment
Respond to the environment
Future Valley Grad
Future Valley Grad
A mnemonic to help you remember the 8 characteristics of life is below.
A mnemonic to help you remember the 8 characteristics of life is below.
"(Valley) grads drive really energy efficient hybrid cars responsibly."
"(Valley) grads drive really energy efficient hybrid cars responsibly."
Grow and develop - (Valley) Grads
Grow and develop - (Valley) Grads
DNA - Drive
DNA - Drive
Reproduce - Really
Reproduce - Really
use Energy - Energy
use Energy - Energy
Evolve - Efficient
Evolve - Efficient
maintain Homeostasis - Hybrid
maintain Homeostasis - Hybrid
be made of Cells - Cars
be made of Cells - Cars
Respond to the environment - Responsibly
Respond to the environment - Responsibly
Do this!
Do this!
Memorize the 8 characteristics of life and then record them in your notes. Feel free to make up your own mnemonic using the characteristics of life.
Memorize the 8 characteristics of life and then record them in your notes. Feel free to make up your own mnemonic using the characteristics of life.