Free Characteristics of Life Word Search (Printable PDF + Answer Key)

How do scientists decide whether something is alive? Biology classes answer with the characteristics of life, and this free word search hides the terms behind them, with the answer key on page two. A living ORGANISM is made of CELLS, shows ORGANIZATION, uses ENERGY through METABOLISM, and goes through GROWTH and DEVELOPMENT.

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It also keeps a stable inside through HOMEOSTASIS, makes a RESPONSE to a STIMULUS, carries DNA, passes traits on by REPRODUCTION and HEREDITY, and as a group changes over time by ADAPTATION and EVOLUTION. The word list runs medium and suits students from about 11 up. More in the science word searches and the cells word search.