Year 7 Biology Online Course 9.0

Classification of Living Things
The Characteristics of Living Things
11 Topics | 10 Quizzes
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
Classification Systems
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 Six Kingdoms of Living Things
11 Topics | 10 Quizzes
1 | Classifying Living Things
Classifying Living Things – Topic Quiz
2 | The Six-Kingdom Classification System
The Six-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 Bacteria
Kingdom Bacteria – Topic Quiz
9 | Kingdom Archaea
Kingdom Archaea – Topic Quiz
10 | The Biological Species Concept
The Biological Species Concept – Topic Quiz
11 | Summary
The Animal Kingdom – Vertebrates
7 Topics | 6 Quizzes
1 | Vertebrates
Vertebrates – Topic Quiz
2 | Mammals
Mammals – Topic Quiz
3 | Birds
Birds – Topic Quiz
4 | Reptiles
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
10 | Summary
The Plant Kingdom
7 Topics | 6 Quizzes
1 | Plants
Plants – Topic Quiz
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
Living Things and Their Environment
Introduction to Ecology
5 Topics | 4 Quizzes
1 | Ecology
Ecology – Topic Quiz
2 | Biotic and Abiotic Environmental Factors
Biotic and Abiotic Environmental Factors – Topic Quiz
3 | Levels of Ecological Organisation
Levels of Ecological Organisation – Topic Quiz
4 | Biodiversity and Ecosystem Stability
Biodiversity and Ecosystem Stability – Topic Quiz
5 | Summary
Habitats, Adaptations and Niches
10 Topics | 9 Quizzes
1 | Habitats
Habitats – Topic Quiz
2 | Types of Habitat
Types of Habitat – Topic Quiz
3 | Microhabitats
Microhabitats – Topic Quiz
4 | Adaptations
Adaptations – Topic Quiz
5 | Anatomical Adaptations
Anatomical Adaptations – Topic Quiz
6 | Physiological Adaptations
Physiological Adaptations – Topic Quiz
7 | Behavioural Adaptations
Behavioural Adaptations – Topic Quiz
8 | Niches
Niches – Topic Quiz
9 | Competitive Exclusion and Resource Partitioning
Competitive Exclusion and Resource Partitioning – Topic Quiz
10 | 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
Nutrient Cycling and Energy Flow
9 Topics | 8 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 | Biomass Pyramids
Biomass Pyramids – Topic Quiz
9 | Summary
Changes to Ecosystems
10 Topics | 9 Quizzes
1 | Natural and Human-Induced Changes to Ecosystems
Natural and Human-Induced Changes to Ecosystems – Topic Quiz
2 | Predator-Prey Dynamics
Predator-Prey Dynamics – Topic Quiz
3 | Droughts
Droughts – Topic Quiz
4 | Bushfires
Bushfires – Topic Quiz
5 | Human Impacts on Ecosystems
Human Impacts on Ecosystems – Topic Quiz
6 | Land Clearing and Agriculture
Land Clearing and Agriculture – Topic Quiz
7 | Hunting and Fishing
Hunting and Fishing – Topic Quiz
8 | Introduced Species
Introduced Species – Topic Quiz
9 | Pollution and Climate Change
Pollution and Climate Change – Topic Quiz
10 | Summary
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The Characteristics of Living Things

Year 7 Biology Online Course 9.0 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.
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