Variables
The one variable a scientist can change in an experiment
The independent variable
What are the two ways a living organism could reproduce?
Sexually or Asexually
What herb did we plant in class on Friday?
Basil
Your hair caught fire, you should reach for the
Fire blanket
What is the largest organ in the human body?
The skin
In our Drinkin' Lincoln lab the number of drops recorded was the _______ variable.
Dependent
All living things have internal systems to regulate themselves and maintain _______, another word for balanced or stable.
Homeostasis
A location where residents have very limited access to fresh, nutritious foods because grocery stores are far away and/or prices are higher than the national average.
Food desert
What flex period is it on Thursday?
Flex period 1
The hottest planet in our solar system
Venus
Ms. Graham wants to know which brand of fertilizer grows her basil plant the fastest. She uses three identical plants but uses a different type of fertilizer in each pot. What is the independent variable in her experiment?
Brand of fertilizer
The average kindergartener is 3 feet and 7 inches tall and the average high schooler is 5 feet and 4 inches tall. Which characteristic of life best explains this?
Growth
A way to quickly grow healthier plants using nutrient-rich water instead of soil.
Hydroponics
How many emergency shut off buttons are in this room?
Four
The powerhouse of the cell
Mitochondria
Jamie wants to find out how room temperature impacts his sleeping patterns. He decreases his room temperature by 4 degrees each night. He tracks his sleep score with a smartwatch for 5 nights then analyzes his results. What is the dependent variable in his experiment?
His sleep score
Plants are made up of cells and tissue. What characteristic of life best describes this?
Order
Which two options are benefits to growing plants using hydroponics?
1. You can grow plants in dry climates
2. You can grow plants without any sunlight
3. You can grow plants indoors
1 and 3
If you want to take a book home over the long weekend we have several options in our class ______, next to the safety shower.
Library
The three layers of the Earth
Lily wants to know how well different paper towel brands work. She spills a different amount of water 3 times and uses a different paper towel brand to clean each spill. She records how much liquid is remaining after one wipe with each towel. What should Lily have kept the same (controlled) in order to make her reults more accurate?
The amount of water she spilled
Plants grow towards the sunlight to maximize photosynthesis, this movement best relates to which characteristic of life?
Response to stimuli
List TWO health concerns linked to indivduals living in food deserts.
High Cholesterol / High Blood Pressure
Heart Problems
Obesity
Type II Diabetes
Shortened Life Expectancy
What popular adult cartoon was the theme of our last HW assignment?
The Simpsons
How many eyes do earthworms have?