Characteristics of Living Things Lab
This 3-page independent lesson for 9th graders explores the characteristics of living things. It includes a scenario for students to apply their understanding and test whether a newly discovered organism is alive, building critical thinking and scientific reasoning skills.
“9th grade biology 30-45 minute independent lesson on the characteristics of living things, including a scenario in which you can test whether a new organism is alive”
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use as a 30-45 minute independent or small-group activity.
- Discussion question: What are the key characteristics that define life, and why is it important to have a consistent set of criteria?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: Provide a checklist of the characteristics of living things for them to reference throughout the activity.
- Extension for advanced students: Have students research and present on borderline cases (e.g., viruses) and debate whether they meet the criteria for life.
- Estimated time: 30-45 minutes.
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Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use as a 30-45 minute independent or small-group activity.
- Discussion question: What are the key characteristics that define life, and why is it important to have a consistent set of criteria?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: Provide a checklist of the characteristics of living things for them to reference throughout the activity.
- Extension for advanced students: Have students research and present on borderline cases (e.g., viruses) and debate whether they meet the criteria for life.
- Estimated time: 30-45 minutes.
Characteristics of Living Things Lab
This 3-page independent lesson for 9th graders explores the characteristics of living things. It includes a scenario for students to apply their understanding and test whether a newly discovered organism is alive, building critical thinking and scientific reasoning skills.
What is Diffit?
Teachers use Diffit to get quality materials for their unique classrooms. Adjust difficulty, add scaffolds, or change the topic to get started.
Try Diffit for free