Standard: 5.5a-d Living Systems The student will investigate and understand that organisms are made of cells and have distinguishing characteristics. Every living thing is made up of cells In order to stay alive organisms must perform life processes. Six life processes- 1. Getting energy and nutrients 2. Reproduce 3. Growing 4. Getting rid of wastes 5. Reacting to outside change 6. Using energy a thin, living cell covering gel like substance found in a cell control center of the cell the green cell part that traps sunlight vacuole cell storage sac for food, waste and water a stiff covering that protects plant cells