Scientific Method

Observe and Ask Questions

Research and Hypothesis

Design and Perform the Experiment

Analyze Results

Conclusion

Theory

SI or Metric System Uses liters, meters and grams as base units

Vocabulary Evolution - The process by which traits passed from parents to offspring change over time. Heredity – the process by which parent pass traits to their offspring. Homeostasis – the maintenance of stable internal conditions despite changing external conditions. Metabolism – the sum of all chemical reactions carried out in an organism.

Vocabulary Reproduction – the process by which organisms make more of their own kind. Ethics – moral principals. Gravity – all objects in the universe are subject to gravity. Control group – a group that serves as a standard of comparison in an experiment. a controlled experiment is conducted to test an hypothesis.

Science Lab Safety Use sunscreen Use proper safety equipment Pay attention to what you are doing Pay atten tion to your body and clothing

Biology Study of plants = botany Study of animals = zoology

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