Living vs Non Living
True or false - Living things must be made of at least one cell
True
Which organelle produces energy for the cell?
Mitochondria
True or false- organisms can only make one type of protein for a trait.
False
What are the three main parts of a scientific argument?
claim, evidence, and reasoning
Who has been at Wagner longer - Ms Troy or Ms Weinstein?
Ms. Troy
Is a bacteria living or not living?
Living
What is the function of a ribosome?
Makes proteins
What is an example of a trait for the “eye color” feature?
Brown, green, blue
Why do scientists use models?
The phenomenon is too big, small, far away, or dangerous
What is Ms. Weinstein's favorite animal?
Cat
Name two criteria a living thing must meet
1. Made of at least one cell
2. Grow and develop
3. Reproduce
4. Move
5. Respond to stimuli in the environment
6. Obtain and use energy
What is stored inside the nucleus?
DNA, Chromosomes, instructions for proteins
True or false - every organism in a family has the same traits
False
Name one strength/benefit of using the SIM as a model AND one strength/benefit of using the hands-on model
Many responses!
True or False- Ms. Block was a member of Drama Club in HS
True!
If scientists discover a new specimen, how will they determine if it is living?
They must be compared to the criteria and must meet ALL criteria of living things
Which two organelles are found in plant cells but not animal cells?
Cell wall and chloroplasts
Which vocab word means “any difference between traits”?
Variation
How is a scientific theory different than the everyday use of the word?
A theory in science is supported by evidence (data) a theory in our everyday language means a prediction
What was Ms. Smith’s favorite subject in HS?
ELA
Is a virus living or not living? Why?
Not living! Not made of cells, doesn't obtain and use energy, does not reproduce on its own
What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
Membrane bound organelles
What causes different traits for silk flexibility on the molecular scale?
Different proteins structures and how the proteins connect to each other
What is qualitative data?
Data that is not numbers! Often observations
Which three sports did Mr. Waldeck participate in during HS?
Wrestling, baseball and football