Module 1.3: Maintaining Life
You may remember from biology that there are several characteristics that an organism needs to have in order for it to be considered living. In this module we will not only revisit some of these characteristics we will also going into more depth about some of these characteristics.
Warm-Up activity:
After thinking about the characteristics necessary to maintain life, watch the video below. Rank and createa list of the most essential (most to least) functional characteristics for humans to survive in extreme environments - list at least 7(hint: think about the other organisms have to do as well).
Essential Vocab and Ideas:
responsiveness, irritability, digestion, organ system interrelationships, metabolism, excretion, reproduction, growth, survival nutrients, normal body temperature, atmospheric pressure
Module 1.3 Learning Targets(Maintaining Life)
3.1 - List the functional characteristics necessary to maintain life in humans.
3.2 - List the survival needs of the body.