Characteristics of Life Vocabulary
Definition: The smallest living unit
Cell
Definition: Information obtained through the five senses.
Observation
How well do different materials sink or float in water?
Ask a Question
In one year, Sarah’s height increased from 5’1 to 5’9.
Growth
Inference or Observation?
The woman is wearing a pink shirt because it is her favorite color.
Inference
Definition: To increase in size
Growth
Definition: A likely conclusion reached on the basis of observations and evidence.
DAILY DOUBLE !!!!!
Inference
Sammy stated, "I think that sunflowers fertilizer will grow taller than sunflowers plants without fertilizer”.
Make a Hypothesis
A bacteria is a one-celled organism.
All life is made of one or more cells
Qualitative or Quantitative Observation? The cake has blue frosting.
Qualitative
Definition: To grow and change over time
Evolve
Definition: The experimental factor (Variable) that is changed on purpose to see the effect it may have.
Independent Variable
Jackson predicted, "If you leave a bucket of water uncovered, then it will evaporate more quickly."
Form a Hypothesis
A tulip plant makes its own food by using energy from the sun.
All living things use energy.
Asexual or Sexual Reproduction?
A YEAST cell produces an identical offspring by growing it off of its side (budding).
Asexual
Definition: Changes in an environment that can be detected and responded to.
Stimuli
Definition: The variable that changes as a result of the experiment. The thing you measure!
Dependent Variable
Lindsey placed a gummy bear in tap water. She placed another gummy bear in tap water, but added two table spoons of salt. Both gummy bears soaked in water for four hours. The same color gummy bears were used, same brand/type of gummy bears, and same time, and same cups. After four hours, Lindsey measured the size of each gummy bear to see how they compared.
Perform an Experiment.
A yeast cell produces an identical offspring by growing it off of its side (budding).
All living things reproduce
Qualitative or Quantitative Observation? The road is 5 km long.
Homeostasis
Definition: The part of the experiment that must be kept the same.
Constants
In conclusion, Tommy’s data from his experiment showed that tulips grow more when watered three times a day, compared to only one time a day.
When Johnny goes for a run, his body sweats to cool down and keep a constant temperature of 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit.
All living things maintain homeostasis (internal balance)
Observation: Thomas received a 42 on his most recent math test.
Inference: State an inference that supports/matches this observation.
Possible answers: he did not study, he didnt know there was a test, he was up late, he has been absent frequent, etc.