Scientific Investigation
An educated guess or a possible answer to a question using If, then is called
A hypothesis
According to science what was the first living thing on Earth?
Cells
If biotic means living then abiotic means
non-living
Name one thing that causes a negative affect on the environment
burning fuels, driving cars, animal farming, pollution, factories
What is Ms. Ryan's favorite colors?
Green and Gold
The results of the experiment in a chart, graph or other visual form in an experiment is known as
Data
DNA is found in this part of the cell
Nucleus
All living things are made from four elements: Carbon, Nitrogen, Oxygen and _________.
Hydrogen
This is also known as gas, oil and coal
fossil fuels
What is the name of the Principal at IHSL?
Mr. Jon
Scientists find evidence to help solve a problem by doing this.
an experiment
Name one of the eight (8) characteristics of living things
Have cells, Use energy, Reproduce, Grow/ Develop, Sense and respond to change, Exchange gases, Excrete waste and move
There are three groups of living things in an ecosystem: decomposers, consumers and
Producers
Name one type of renewable energy
Wind, sun/solar, water
If 9th and 10th grade is called Discovery and transitions. What is the name of the 11th grade?
Bridges
In an experiment, the variable that is affected by change or that is being measured is called the
Dependent Variable (DV)
An organism gets new traits thanks to this. They are random changes in DNA that produce new traits.
Mutations
Producers/plants use the sun’s energy to link the carbon in CO2 together to form other carbon-containing molecules, like glucose and starches. This process is called
photosynthesis
Which gas is creating pollution in our environment. It is also known as a greenhouse gas
Carbon Dioxide
What marking period did we just start?
Marking period 3
In an experiment, the variable that is changed by the scientist is called this
Independent Variable (IV)
The four(4) bases found in all DNA structures are:
A,T,C and G
In ecology a diagram is used to show producers at the bottom having the most energy and the top having the least. What is the name of this diagram?
Energy Pyramid
Which revolution in history started the negative affects of pollution in our environment
Industrial
What is the name of one of the top scientists in the United States who has been helping the US people with COVID19.
Dr. Fauci