Unit 0- Evolution, themes of biology, and scientific inquiry Dr. Nichols Coronado High School

Concept 1.1: The study of life reveals unifying themes Theme 1: Organization Essential Vocabulary: Prokaryote Eukaryote Note: Smallest unit of life, will be a large focus in this class.

Concept 1.1: The study of life reveals unifying themes Essential Vocabulary: Gene Genome (Genomic) Gene Expression Proteomics Proteome Theme 2: Information

Concept 1.1: The study of life reveals unifying themes Essential Vocabulary: Negative feedback Positive feedback Energy Flow Chemical Cycling Theme 3: Energy and Matter

Concept 1.1: The study of life reveals unifying themes Essential Vocabulary: Negative feedback Positive feedback Energy Flow Chemical Cycling Theme 4: Interactions

Concept 1.1: The study of life reveals unifying themes Essential Vocabulary: Negative feedback Positive feedback Energy Flow Chemical Cycling Theme 4: Interactions

Concept 1.2: The core theme of evolution accounts for the unity and diversity of life Essential Vocabulary: Evolution Natural Selection Key Scientist: Charles Darwin: Wrote the Origin of Species, key ideas were: 1.) current species arose from past species via “decent with modification.” 2.) Natural selection drives “decent with modification.”

Concept 1.3: In studying nature, scientists make observations, form and test hypotheses Control Group? Research Question/Claim/Hypothesis

Concept 1.4: Science benefits from a cooperative approach and diverse viewpoints

Concept 1.4: Science benefits from a cooperative approach and diverse viewpoints