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Describe the difference between a theory and a law

Law: proven true

Theory: high level of scientific evidence behind it but we may be able to learn more

100

How do you find the volume of a Kleenex box?

length x width x height

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What is the basic unit of life?

Cell

100

Name the five parts of our graphing checklist

Title

Axis

Labels

Key

Scale

100

Who was President when was St Patrick High School was founded?

Abraham Lincoln

200

What is the difference between an ecosystem and a community?

A community only includes living things. An ecosystem includes living and non living things..

200

When would you use a beaker in a lab?

For transferring liquids

200
Define homeostasis. 

An organism's ability to maintain a relatively stable internal environment

200

What is the median?

8, 4, 5, 9, 7, 11, 2, 10

(7 + 8) / 2 = 7.5

200

What is the strongest muscle in the human body based on its size?

Masseter (jaw)

300

Name one qualitative observation and one quantitative observation in the classroom.

Quan: has numbers

Qual: five senses

300

When would you use a pipette in the lab?

To transfer droplets or very small quantities of liquid

300

Describe a symbiotic relationship. Give one specific example from nature. 

A close relationship between two organisms in which at least one benefits. 

300

Convert 300 mL to L

.300 L

300

Assuming you are 15 years old, how long have you slept for? 

1/3 of your life or 5 years

400

Describe the importance of sample size and repetition.

Sample size is how many subjects you have in an experiment. Repetition is how many times it is repeated. Ideally, you need both to be large in order to have a valid experiment.

400

Name one reason why you would choose to use a Erlenmeyer flask instead of a beaker.

swirling

400

Come up to the board and write what DNA stands for. 

Deoxyribonucleic acid. 

400

Convert .6789 kg to mg. 

678900 mg

400

Cervical vertebrae make up your neck. For reference, a human has 7 neck bones. How many neck bones, or cervical vertebrae, does a giraffe have?

7

500

List the 7 steps of the scientific method in order

Make an observation 


Ask a question

Make a hypothesis

Test hypothesis

Analyze data

Draw conclusions

Communicate results

500

Take a look at the graduated cylinder present in class. What is the most specific measure you can get with this?

to the nearest .2 mL

500

Name the 6 characteristics of living things.

Homeostasis, complex chemistry, made up of cells, grow and develop, respond to environment, reproduce

500

Convert 6000 cm to km

.06 km

500

The Chicago flag has four stars and two stripes. Name the significance of THREE of them. 

  • First Star (Added in 1939): Represents Fort Dearborn, which was an early settlement in the area.
  • Second Star (Added in 1917): Represents the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, which destroyed much of the city and led to its rebuilding.
  • Third Star (Added in 1917): Represents the World's Columbian Exposition of 1893, a major event that showcased Chicago on the world stage.
  • Fourth Star (Added in 1939): Represents the Century of Progress Exposition, held in 1933-34, celebrating Chicago's centennial and showcasing technological innovation.