The Characteristics of Living Things

11 Topics | 10 Quizzes

6 Topics | 5 Quizzes

1 | Classification

Classification – Topic Quiz

2 | Scientific Classification

Scientific Classification – Topic Quiz

3 | How to Classify Things

How to Classify Things – Topic Quiz

4 | Problems With Classification

Problems With Classification – Topic Quiz

5 | Classification Keys

Classification Keys – Topic Quiz

6 | Summary

The Five Kingdoms of Living Things

10 Topics | 9 Quizzes

1 | Classifying Living Things

Classifying Living Things – Topic Quiz

2 | The Five Kingdom Classification System

The Five Kingdom Classification System – Topic Quiz

3 | Levels Within Kingdoms

Levels Within Kingdoms – Topic Quiz

4 | Kingdom Animalia

Kingdom Animalia – Topic Quiz

5 | Kingdom Plantae

Kingdom Plantae – Topic Quiz

6 | Kingdom Fungi

Kingdom Fungi – Topic Quiz

7 | Kingdom Protista

Kingdom Protista – Topic Quiz

8 | Kingdom Monera

Kingdom Monera – Topic Quiz

9 | The Biological Species Concept

The Biological Species Concept – Topic Quiz

10 | Summary

The Animal Kingdom – Vertebrates

7 Topics | 6 Quizzes

1 | Vertebrates

Vertebrates – Topic Quiz

Reptiles – Topic Quiz

5 | Amphibians

Amphibians – Topic Quiz

6 | Fish

Fish – Topic Quiz

7 | Summary

The Animal Kingdom – Invertebrates

10 Topics | 9 Quizzes

1 | Invertebrates

Invertebrates – Topic Quiz

2 | Arthropods

Arthropods – Topic Quiz

3 | Molluscs

Molluscs – Topic Quiz

4 | Echinoderms

Echinoderms – Topic Quiz

5 | Annelids

Annelids – Topic Quiz

6 | Nematodes

Nematodes – Topic Quiz

7 | Platyhelminths

Platyhelminths – Topic Quiz

8 | Cnidarians

Cnidarians – Topic Quiz

9 | Porifera

Porifera – Topic Quiz

7 Topics | 6 Quizzes

2 | Vascular Tissue, Seeds and Flowers

Vascular Tissue, Seeds and Flowers – Topic Quiz

3 | Angiosperms: Flowering Plants

Angiosperms: Flowering Plants – Topic Quiz

4 | Gymnosperms: Conifers and Cycads

Gymnosperms: Conifers and Cycads – Topic Quiz

5 | Pteridophytes: Ferns

Pteridophytes: Ferns – Topic Quiz

6 | Bryophytes: Mosses, Liverworts and Hornworts

Bryophytes: Mosses, Liverworts and Hornworts – Topic Quiz

7 | Summary

Introduction to Ecology

4 Topics | 3 Quizzes

1 | Living Things and Their Environment

Living Things and Their Environment – Topic Quiz

2 | The Study of Ecosystems

The Study of Ecosystems – Topic Quiz

3 | Levels of Organisation Within Ecosystems

Levels of Organisation Within Ecosystems – Topic Quiz

4 | Summary

Habitats, Adaptations and Niches

4 Topics | 3 Quizzes

1 | Habitats

Habitats – Topic Quiz

2 | Adaptations

Adaptations – Topic Quiz

3 | Niches

Niches – Topic Quiz

4 | Summary

Interactions Between Organisms

8 Topics | 7 Quizzes

1 | Ecological Interactions

Ecological Interactions – Topic Quiz

2 | Predation and Herbivory

Predation and Herbivory – Topic Quiz

3 | Competition

Competition – Topic Quiz

4 | Symbiosis

Symbiosis – Topic Quiz

5 | Mutualism

Mutualism – Topic Quiz

6 | Commensalism

Commensalism – Topic Quiz

7 | Parasitism

Parasitism – Topic Quiz

8 | Summary

Feeding Relationships Within Ecosystems

8 Topics | 7 Quizzes

1 | Nutrients and Energy In Ecosystems

Nutrients and Energy In Ecosystems – Topic Quiz

2 | Producers

Producers – Topic Quiz

3 | Consumers

Consumers – Topic Quiz

4 | Detritivores and Decomposers

Detritivores and Decomposers – Topic Quiz

5 | Food Chains

Food Chains – Topic Quiz

6 | Food Webs

Food Webs – Topic Quiz

7 | Energy and Trophic Levels

Energy and Trophic Levels – Topic Quiz

8 | Summary

Human Impacts on Ecosystems

5 Topics | 4 Quizzes

1 | The Effect of Human Activity on Ecosystems

The Effect of Human Activity on Ecosystems – Topic Quiz

2 | Land Clearing, Hunting and Fishing

Land Clearing, Hunting and Fishing – Topic Quiz

3 | Introduction of New Species

Introduction of New Species – Topic Quiz

4 | Changes to Physical Environments

Changes to Physical Environments – Topic Quiz

5 | Summary

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The Characteristics of Living Things

Year 7 Biology Online Course 8.4 The Characteristics of Living Things

Learning Objective

In this lesson we will learn about the characteristics that define living organisms.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this lesson you will be able to:

Define biology and give examples of different areas of biology.

Discuss the characteristics that all living things possess.

Distinguish between living and non-living things.

the characteristics of living things lesson contents

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Lesson Content

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1 | Introduction to Biology

Introduction to Biology – Topic Quiz

2 | What is a Living Organism?

What is a Living Organism? – Topic Quiz

3 | Movement

Movement – Topic Quiz

4 | Respiration

Respiration – Topic Quiz

5 | Sensitivity

Sensitivity – Topic Quiz

6 | Coordination and Control / Circulation / Cells

Coordination and Control / Circulation / Cells – Topic Quiz

7 | Growth

Growth – Topic Quiz

8 | Reproduction

Reproduction – Topic Quiz

9 | Excretion

Excretion – Topic Quiz

10 | Nutrition

Nutrition – Topic Quiz

11 | Summary

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