Aligned to the New Leaving Certificate Biology Specification
 
Characteristics of Life Student Worksheet Aligned with Learning Outcome 1.1.1 
 
Engage your students with this comprehensive and interactive worksheet covering the 11 characteristics of life.
Designed to build confidence, deepen understanding, and develop essential scientific thinking skills, this printable resource includes:
Section A: Key Terms & Understanding
• Definitions of core biological terms (e.g. metabolism, heredity, homeostasis)
• Multiple-choice and matching questions to reinforce recall
• Table-based classification tasks for exam-style practice
 
Section B: Application & Interpretation
• Real-life biological scenarios and data analysis questions
 
Section C: Extension & Research
• Higher-order thinking: hypothesis creation, experimental design, and classification
• Opportunities to practise distinguishing key biological terms • Human biology examples mapped to organisational levels
 
Perfect for 5th Year students starting the new Biology course – this worksheet encourages deep understanding, scientific thinking, and exam readiness from Day One.
 
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