Name and briefly describe the six key elements of children's naïve theories of biology

Question

What will be an ideal response?

Answer 1

A good answer will include the following key points:
+ Movement — animals can move themselves but inanimate objects can only be moved by other objects or people.
+ Growth — animals get bigger and physically more complex; inanimate objects do not change this way.
+ Internal parts — the insides of inanimate objects are likely to be different than the insides of animate objects.
+ Inheritance — only living things have offspring that resemble their parents.
+ Illness — permanent illnesses are more likely to be inherited while temporary illnesses are more likely to be transmitted through contact with others.
+ Healing — animate objects heal themselves while inanimate objects must be fixed.