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Lesson 43 of 84 · Ecosystems
LessonWhat Makes Something Alive? (Part 2)
What You'll Learn
All living things share basic characteristics: they grow, reproduce, respond to their environment, and need energy to survive. Plants make their own food through photosynthesis, while animals must eat other organisms.
Key Words
- organism
- biome
- symbiosis
Steps
Step 1 — Read
Read and learn: All living things share basic characteristics: they grow, reproduce, respond to their environment, and need energy to survive. Plants make their own food through photosynthesis, while animals must eat other organisms.
Step 2 — Do
Follow the procedure carefully, step by step.
Step 3 — Observe
Watch carefully for any changes and note the time.
Step 4 — Record
Create a data table to organize your measurements.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 3What do plants need to make food through photosynthesis?