Characteristics of Life

Master the 8 characteristics of life with our interactive worksheet! Perfect for middle school science.

Stimulus vs Response For each item below, decide if it describes a stimulus or a response. the recess bell ringing at school stimulus your mouth watering at the sight of food response a sudden drop in temperature stimulus plant leaning toward the window response butterflies in your stomach before a test response Categorize each of the following statements by the characteristic of life each illustrates. Made of Cells Amoebas were found in the school's pond water. Growth and Development "That boy shot up five inches in one year!" Adult dogs are less clumsy than puppies. Reproduction "My cat just had a litter of seven kittens." Tulips spread using bulbs instead of seeds. Obtain and Use Energy Giraffes use their long necks to reach leaves at the tops of trees. Runners often load up on carbohydrates before a race. Response to Stimuli The cat always runs when the vacuum cleaner is turned on. "I am sweating so badly!" Maintain Homeostasis The human body maintains an average temperature of 98.6 *F