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This Is it Alive? activity also includes:
Interestingly enough, movement is not a characteristic of living things. The first activity in a series of 20 introduces learners to the concepts of living versus non-living things and then focuses on biologists and what they study. Through short readings and discussions, pupils determine the characteristics of life and examples of what biologists study.
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CCSS:
Adaptable
NGSS:
Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
- Place learners in groups of two to three to complete the activity
- Bring in examples of living and non-living things and allow pupils to handle the samples
Classroom Considerations
- Activity is best for upper elementary through sixth graders
Pros
- Activity is simple and requires no materials
- There is a self-assessment at the end for scholars to determine if they achieved all five objectives
Cons
- None