Living Creatures: Exploring their Characteristics
CBSE · Class 6 · Science
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Characteristics of Living Beings
- Living beings have 8 essential characteristics that distinguish them from non-living things
- Movement: All living beings show some form of movement (animals move from place to place, plants show growth movements)
- Nutrition: All living beings need food for growth and energy
Seed Germination and Plant Growth
- Seeds are living but dormant - they can germinate under right conditions
- Three essential conditions for germination: adequate water, sufficient air, appropriate temperature
- Water softens seed coat and activates growth processes inside the seed
Plant Life Cycle
- Plant life cycle: Seed → Germination → Seedling → Adult plant → Flowering → Fruit formation → New seeds
- The cycle is continuous - new seeds start the process again
- Flowers are reproductive structures that develop into fruits containing seeds
Animal Life Cycles
- Animals show more dramatic changes during life cycles compared to plants
- Mosquito life cycle: Egg → Larva → Pupa → Adult (4 stages)
- Frog life cycle: Egg → Tadpole → Froglet → Adult frog (4 main stages)
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- CBSE Official — cbse.gov.in
- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
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