Aligned with TEKS 6.13B

This Characteristics of Organisms Bundle covers 6th Grade TEKS 6.13B. This comprehensive bundle includes every lesson/activity needed in order to teach the basic characteristics of organisms (see below for resources included).
Aligned with TEKS 6.13B

Resources included in this bundle:

Characteristics of Organisms Warm-Up (TEKS 6.13B)

  • Prokaryotes vs. Eukaryotes Chart
  • Unicellular vs. Multicellular Chart
  • Autotrophs short answer practice
  • Short answer questions
  • Multiple choice practice


Characteristics of Organisms - PowerPoint and Notes (TEKS 6.13B)

  • Prokaryotic
  • Eukaryotic
  • Unicellular vs. Multicellular
  • Autotrophs
  • Heterotrophs
  • Diagram
  • Checkpoint - 5 questions
  • 2 Versions of Student Notes Pages - Full Size and Interactive Notebook Format
  • Modified Student Notes Pages
  • Student Notes Pages Answer Key
  • Editable Text - PowerPoint and Notes Pages


Characteristics of Organisms Literacy Article (TEKS 6.13B)

  • 2 Versions of Article (Regular and Modified)
  • Student Question Companion Sheet
  • Answer Key
  • Suggestions for Use


Characteristics of Organisms S.C.I.E.N.C.E. Stations (TEKS 6.13B)

  • Teacher Guide for implementing S.C.I.E.N.C.E. Stations (PRINT and READ FIRST)
  • S.C.I.E.N.C.E. Station Signage
  • General Directions for students
  • Teacher Setup for specific stations
  • 7 station activities
  • Student recording sheet and answer key
  • Color and B&W options for all printable materials
  • Tutorial for assigning "Challenge" cards and creating a PIN (video and written)


Characteristics of Organisms - Task Cards (TEKS 6.13B)

  • Key vocabulary (ex. prokaryote, eukaryote, unicellular, multicellular, autotroph, heterotroph, etc.)
  • Analyzing the difference between prokaryotes and eukaryotes
  • Analyzing the difference between unicellular and multicellular organisms
  • Analyzing the difference between autotrophs and heterotrophs
  • Chart/diagram practice
  • True/False practice
  • Multiple choice practice
  • Student recording sheets (PDF and editable version)
  • Answer Key for teacher reference (PDF and editable version)
  • Editable task card template to add your own questions


Characteristics of Organisms Homework/Activity Sheet (TEKS 6.13B)

  • Homework/Activity Sheet (editable and PDF)
  • Answer Key (editable and PDF)


Characteristics of Organisms Assessment (TEKS 6.13B)

  • 35 Question Pre-Made Assessment
  • Assessment Answer Key (2 Versions - Complete and Quick Check Formats)
  • Question Bank containing 50 questions
  • Question Bank Answer Key (2 Versions - Complete and Quick Check Formats)
  • All files come in EDITABLE and PDF formats


Also included in the bundle:

  • Characteristics of Organisms Exit Tickets (TEKS 6.13B)
  • Characteristics of Organisms Interactive Notebook Pages (TEKS 6.13B)