Characteristics of Living Things Unit

From sorting living and non-living objects to creating their own dichotomous keys, this unit covers essential biology concepts while developing critical thinking skills. Through interactive labs, engaging activities, and detailed lesson plans, students will explore the traits of living organisms, how they are classified, and how scientists use observable characteristics to group and name them.

Why You’ll Love This Unit:

✅ Low-Prep, High-Impact – Save time with ready-to-use lessons, worksheets, and assessments.
✅ Hands-On Learning – Engage students with fun labs and real-world applications of biological concepts.
✅ Differentiated Instruction – Multiple versions of quizzes and activities support diverse learning needs.
✅ Comprehensive & Aligned – Covers essential biology concepts while reinforcing scientific inquiry and classification.

What’s Included?

• Unit Pacing Guide – A clear roadmap to guide your instruction throughout the unit.
• Characteristics of Living Things Lesson Plan – A step-by-step guide for introducing key concepts.
• Introduction to Biology Pre-Assessment & Answer Key – Gauge student knowledge before diving into the material.
• What is Biology? Group Activity & Answer Key – A collaborative activity to spark curiosity about biology.
• Introduction to Biology Presentation & Notes – Visual learning tools to introduce students to the world of biology.
• Characteristics of Life Packet & Answer Key – A detailed packet to help students understand the essential traits of living organisms.
• Characteristics of Living Things Lab & Answer Key – Hands-on lab exploring the traits of living things.
• Living vs. Non-Living Sorting Activity & Answer Key – A sorting activity to differentiate between living and non-living things.
• Exploring the Six Kingdoms of Life Presentation & Notes – Learn about the diversity of life with a focused presentation.
• Kingdom Classification Through Unique Creatures Activity & Answer Key – An engaging activity to classify organisms based on their unique characteristics.
• Characteristics of Living Things Quiz & Answer Key – Assess student understanding of key concepts.
• Taxonomy Reading Comprehension Activity & Answer Key – Dive into the science of classification and hierarchy.
• Name That Organism! Activity & Answer Key – A fun activity that challenges students to identify organisms based on their traits.
• Biological Classification and Hierarchy Activity & Answer Key – Explore the system used to classify organisms from kingdom to species.
• Dichotomous Keys Presentation & Notes – Teach students how to classify organisms using dichotomous keys.
• Dichotomous Key Practice Packet & Answer Key – Reinforce dichotomous key skills with targeted exercises.
• Dichotomous Key Candy Classification Lab & Answer Key – A fun, hands-on lab that allows students to classify candy using a dichotomous key.
• Characteristics of Living Things Unit Review Guide & Answer Key – A comprehensive guide to help students review all the concepts covered in the unit.
• Characteristics of Living Things Exam & Answer Key – A final exam to assess student knowledge at the end of the unit.

Make biology come alive in your classroom with this dynamic unit that helps students explore the amazing world of living things!