Life exists in many different forms from tiny nanobes to the Humongous Fungus, the largest form of life. Scholars learn the definition of life and the shared characteristics of these greatly varied organisms. They demonstrate knowledge while completing a fill-in-the blank and short-answer worksheet.

Concepts

characteristics of life, organisms, cells, reproduction, dna, energy, evolution

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Add the eight characteristics of life, listed on slides three and four, to science journals
• Go in more detail on each of the levels of life

Classroom Considerations

• Assumes no prior knowledge of biology

Pros

• Highlights new vocabulary throughout
• Worksheet follows the presentation exactly

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.4