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Mr. Green. 8-2-02 Is it alive?. Mr. Green. “All living things are made up of cells.” Schleiden & Schwann What does it mean to be alive? (which movie is this from?) “If I only had a brain…” Scarecrow “If I only had a heart…” Tin Woodman “If I only had courage…” Cowardly Lion.
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Mr. Green 8-2-02 Is it alive?
Mr. Green • “All living things are made up of cells.” • Schleiden & Schwann • What does it mean to be alive? (which movie is this from?) • “If I only had a brain…” • Scarecrow • “If I only had a heart…” • Tin Woodman • “If I only had courage…” • Cowardly Lion
Mr. Green • Mr. Green Acronym • What’s Mr. Green? • An acronym that’s used to remember terms by remembering a simpler word. • TSN: The Sports Network • A.K.A: Toronto Sports Network…
Mr. Green • Movement • response system • Growth • Reproduction • Exchange of Gases • Exchange of Liquids • Nutrient Transfer
Mr. Green • “M” • Movement • There is definite movement for a specific purpose. • The tree moved the sap down the tree • Specific purpose! • The leaves moved in the wind • No specific purpose!
Mr. Green • “R” (first one) • Response System • There is a protective response to avoid situations that are dangerous • My finger jerked backward in response to the needle prick • Response system (nervous system) • When I stuck the tack in the wall, there was no response... • No response system
Mr. Green • “G” • Growth: An increase in size at some point during a lifetime (not necessarily current) • Adult humans do not grow taller, but they did grow at one point in their lives. • They can still grow rounder…
Mr. Green • “R” (2nd one) • Reproduction: New forms of life must be able to be produced from the existing one. • The Cow had a calf which would one day grow into another adult Cow. • New Cow from old Cow • The stick was broken into seven pieces. • Original stick is just broken into smaller pieces
Mr. Green • “E” (1st one) • Exchange of Gases: The acquiring of one type of gas, usually exchanging it for another type. • The beans that Justin ate for supper last night increased his gas exchange amount. • The candle needed oxygen to burn and gave off ash and smoke particles.
Mr. Green • “E” (2nd one) • Exchange of liquids: Living organisms need to obtain liquids (dehydrated) and get rid of excess liquids (urinate). • After drinking 15 Dr. Peppers, Forest Gump needed to use the washroom. • After 2 hours of football practice, Jared needed to drink lots of water.
Mr. Green • “N” • Nutrient Transfer: Living organisms need to acquire nutrients to support building new tissue for development and growth. • Eating vegetables can give you many nutrients and minerals you need for healthy skin. • Meats, Poultry, Pork and certain veggies give you protein for building new cells.