Science Focus Topic 1 Notes: Living Organisms | Print |
Characteristics of Living Things
(Complete the table)

Functions

 

Structures

 

Energy
Living organisms need energy

 
 

Environment
Living organisms respond and adapt to their environment

 
 

Reproduction  
Living organisms reproduce

 
 

 Growth
Living organisms grow

 
 

Wastes
Living organisms produce wastes

 

Do Find out Activity p.99  ?Functions and Structures? to complete the table


Levels of Organization in Organisms

-  organisms have systems which perform the functions that keep that organism alive
-  systems are made up of organs
-  organs are made from tissue
-  tissues are composed of cells

Examples:

- figure 2.1A The Human Circulatory System

- figure 2.1C A Plant?s Shoot System

Topic 1 Review p. 102