Biology Basics
The powerhouse of the cell
What is the Mitochondria.
What are safety goggles?
This scientist is famous for developing the theory of relativity and the equation E=mc^2
Who is Albert Einstein?
Mrs. Bolitho previously worked at what place
What is National Parks?
This dean is known for their love of all things flamingos and neon colors
Who is Dr. Fleming?
This process is performed by plant cells to convert water, sunlight and carbon dioxide into oxygen and glucose
What is Photosynthesis?
Before leaving the lab, you should always do this to ensure no chemicals are left on your hands
What is washing your hands?
This initial step of the scientific method involves making an educated guess about the outcome of an experiment
What is a hypothesis?
Mrs. Bolitho graduated from this university with a degree in Biological Sciences
What is Valparaiso University?
Eau Callie school colors
What are navy, red, white and gold?
This 2 by 2 chart is used to visualize possible outcomes in offspring genetics
What is a Punnett Square?
In case of a chemical spill on your skin, you should immediately rinse the affected area with this
What is water?
This type of graph is ideal for comparing different categories of data with bars representing the Frequency of amount for each category
What is a bar graph?
Ms. Bolitho grew up in what state?
What is Illinois?
Most science classes are located in this building
What is Building 16?
This famous world traveler and theorist is known for his novel On the Origin of Species and his take on the mechanism for change in species over time.
Hint* He was a fan of little birds
Who is Charles Darwin?
This item should never be consumed in the lab, as it could be contaminated with chemicals or biological materials
What is food (or drink)?
This final step of the scientific method involves summarizing the findings and determining whether the hypothesis was correct
What is drawing a conclusion?
Mrs. Bolitho loves to go on road trips and _____
What is a hike?
This Friday is our opening game in this sport
What is football?
This phase of mitosis is characterized by the alignment of chromosomes along the Middle line of the cell, preparing for cell division
What is Metaphase?
In the event of a small fire on the lab bench, this piece of equipment should be used to smother the flames
What is a fire extinguisher (or fire blanket)?
This polish-born physicist and chemist was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and discovered the elements polonium and radium
Who is Marie Curie?
Ms. Bolitho has this many children
What is two?
Eau Gallie High School principal
Who is Mr. Barton?