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100

Give an example of how an organism "displays organization" 

Cells are grouped by function

100

What do we use to make an observation?

Our senses

Tools to enhance our senses

100

Define ethics.

Ethics, a set of moral principles or values, must be considered in a lot of these issues

100

What is science?

Science is the process of satisfying our curiosity about why things are the way they are, and how things happen in the way that they do

Asking WHAT and WHY in the world.


100

Why is repetition important in an experiment?

Repetition of experiments help to double check that the results are correct and not just a freak thing.



200
Name way that an organism can obtain energy.

Eating, photosynthesizing

200

What is a hypothesis?

A testable explanation for an observation.

200

Defend the metric system to a scientist who does not want to use it.

More commonly used

Divisible by 10

200

What is biology?

Biology is the science of life. It examines how living things interact and how systems function, ranging from cellular systems to ecosystems

200

What is peer review?

The process when scientists review each others work for accuracy and appropriate methods.

300

What does it mean to maintain homeostasis?

Keeping a constant and steady state.

300

Define dependent variable.

Dependent variable is the variable that is measured, and what changes as a result of the independent variable

300

Give an example of a "science ethics" issue


    • Drugs

    • Alcohol

    • Tobacco

    • AIDS

    • Cancer

    • Heart disease

    • Global warming

    • Pollution

    • GMO foods

    • Cloning

    • Genetic engineering

    • Abortion

300
Name something you could study as a biologist


  • Study the diversity of life 

  • Research diseases

  • Develop technologies

  • Improve agriculture

  • Preserve the environment 

300

What is Ms. Overstrum's dog's name

Jack
400

Give me an example of how an organism responds to stimuli.

One example: hunger is a stimulus, and the response might be going to find a snack

400

Define independent variable.

The independent variable is the variable that the scientist changes or manipulates

400

What is science literacy?

Science literacy combines a basic understanding of science and its processes with critical thinking skills. 



500

List all 8 characteristics of life.


  • Made of one or more cells

  • Displays organization

  • Grows and develops

  • Reproduces

  • Responds to stimuli

  • Requires energy

  • Maintains homeostasis

  • Adaptations evolve over time




500

What is the control group in an experiment?

A control group does not receive the experimental treatment.



500

What is a scientific theory?

Theory--an explanation of an event that occurs naturally in the world

Examples: evolution, gravity