Genetics
This molecule carries genetic instructions in living things.
DNA
This body system helps you breathe in oxygen and breathe out carbon dioxide.
Respiratory
These organisms make their own food using sunlight.
Producers
This is a trait that helps an organism survive in its environment.
Adaptation
What is Mr. Whalen's Favorite Color
Green
This is the physical appearance of a trait, such as blue eyes or brown fur.
Phenotype
This system pumps blood throughout the body.
Circulatory
This term describes animals that eat only plants.
Herbivore
This scientist is famous for developing the theory of natural selection.
Charles Darwin
What role did Mr. Whalen get cast in for the 6th grade musical
Spoon/Fork
This is the term for different forms of the same gene, such as dominant or recessive versions.
Alleles
This system breaks down food and absorbs nutrients.
Digestive
This shows how energy moves between organisms in an ecosystem.
3 Options
Food Web
Matter Web
Energy Pyramid
This happens when organisms with helpful traits survive and reproduce more often.
Natural Selection
How old is Mr. Whalen?
28
(Pushing 30 fr unc)
This is a permanent change in DNA that can affect traits.
Mutations
This body system includes the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.
Nervous
This is the maximum population size an ecosystem can support.
Carrying Capacity
These are preserved remains or traces of ancient organisms.
Fossils
Which 7th grade team does Mr. Whalen mispronounce on purpose?
Ten a City
This chart is used to predict the possible offspring from two parents’ genes.
Punnet Square
This body system protects organs, supports the body, and helps with movement.
Skeletal
This type of relationship benefits one organism while harming the other.
Parasitism
These body structures have similar anatomy but may have different functions, showing evidence of common ancestry.
Homologous Structures
How many teams has Mr. Whalen taught science to total? (Including Fortitude)
3
Voyager, Atlantis, Fortitude