THE STUDY OF LIFE

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THE STUDY OF LIFE

• All living things share the characteristics of
  life.
• Chapter 1

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The Science of LifeBiology

• BioGreek word-Bios meaning life
• LogyGreek word-logos meaning study
• What characteristics have you observed that are
  shared by all living things?
• List
• How does biology relate directly to your own
  life?
• List some examples of living things.

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The Characteristics of Life

• Made of one or more cells- the Cell Theory
• Displays levels of organization-cells, tissue
• Grows and develops
• Reproduces
• Responds to stimuli
• Requires energy
• Maintains homeostasis-a balance
• Adaptations evolve over time

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The Nature of Science

• Science is a process based on inquiry that seeks
  to develop an explanation.
• Theory-meaning/ define
• Science vs. Pseudo-science- such as, astronomy/
  astrology
• List the branches Cell biology, Genetics,
  Evolution, Animal behavior, and Ecology

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Methods of Science

• List the steps of the Scientific Method
• observe, research, form a hypothesis,
• experiment, collect data,
• analyze data-form a conclusion
• How is a scientific investigation done?
• Using the headings Collect Data, Analyze the
  Data, and Report Conclusionwrite a paragraph
  about each of these processes..

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Measurement-SI units

• There is a need for common units
• Length millimeter, centimeter, meter, kilo
• Mass milligram, gram, kilogram
• Volume milliliter, liter and Area L x W
• Density Mass/ Volume
• Weight Newton
• Temperature Celsius or Kelvin
• Time seconds

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Experiment

• Question Would cans of diet coke and coke weight
  the same and will each float?
• Research read?
• Form a Hypothesis
• Experiment
• Collect data
• Analyze data and form a conclusion-repeat the
  hypothesis then answer the question

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Questions

• Do you have any questions?
• Please list questions.