Biology and Ecology Ms Mack

Curriculum Highlights Microscope/Equipment Cells and Cell Processes Chemistry of Life Genetics Adaptations Classification/Kingdoms Animal Kingdom (Henlopen trip and dissections)

BIOLOGY Definition- 1. “Bio” means - 2. “logy” or “ology” means- 3. Can you think of other words that have “bio” in it? What do you think they mean? The study of living things life the study of

Organisms Definition- any living thing Smallest organisms include types of bacteria Largest organisms include the blue whale in the Animal Kingdom and the redwood tree in the Plant Kingdom To be living, an organism has five life processes: *Grow *Respond *Use of Energy *Give off Waste *Reproduce

Some common Subdivisions of Biology Botany- the study of plants Zoology- the study of animals a. Herpetology- reptiles/amphibians b. Ornithology- birds c. Entomology- insects d. Ichthyology- fish 3. Marine Biology- study of sea life 4. Microbiology- study of very small life, Ex- bacteria 5. Mycology- study of fungi