The common processes of all living organisms
I can describe processes that happen in all living organisms.
The common processes of all living organisms
I can describe processes that happen in all living organisms.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The same life processes happen in all living organisms.
- These life processes include movement, reproduction, sensitivity, growth, respiration, excretion and nutrition.
- All living organisms are made from other living organisms when they reproduce.
- Movement is a sign of life when the organism moves itself to achieve something.
- All these processes happen at some stage in the life cycle of every living organism.
Keywords
Living - All things that are living (alive) carry out a common set of processes including movement, growth and reproduction.
Organism - An organism is something that is living, or was once living but is now dead.
Movement - Movement is when a living organism moves itself (or part of itself) from one place to another.
Life cycle - A life cycle is made up of the stages a living organism goes through in its life.
Common misconception
Plants are not living organisms; non-living things are alive; any type of movement is a sign of life
The lesson explores common life processes in a variety of organisms, including plants and microorganisms, and explores movement in detail.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
Lesson video
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Exit quiz
6 Questions
Making offspring
Increasing in size or repairing damage
Using food and other nutrients to stay alive
Using food as fuel to provide energy
