1. What do you think biology is the study of? 8/29 Warm Up 1. What do you think biology is the study of? 2. How can you tell if something is alive? (list 3 possible answers in a complete sentence) 3. What is the smallest unit you can think of? (Think matter!) 4. Is the answer to number 3 alive? 5. What do plants, animals, fungi and bacteria all have in common? (Other than they are living)

2. Are bacteria single cellular or multicellular? 8/30 Warm Up 1. What is the term for the “internal harmony” that keeps organisms alive? 2. Are bacteria single cellular or multicellular? 3. How does this plant obtain energy? In a complete sentence tell how you know. 4. Which type(s) of reproduction do plants use? 5. What term is used to describe the study all of the living organisms on Earth.

1. List 3 safety precautions you may need for today’s lab! 8/31 or 9/1 Warm Up 1. List 3 safety precautions you may need for today’s lab! 2. What is the policy regarding gum in the lab? 3. What should you do if you are unsure of the directions? 4. What is expected before you leave your lab table?

6. Why does sugar dissolve in water? 9/2 Warm UP 1. T or F: water is called the universal solvent because it dissolves most substances. 2. A group of tissues working together are called ________. (Write this sentence!) 3. A group of communities in a large area is called a _________. (Write the sentence!) 4. Is a cell of a frog a prokaryotic or eukaryotic cell? How do you know? 5. What elements (other than carbon) are necessary for living organisms? 6. Why does sugar dissolve in water?

9/2 Warm UP: Quiz Today!! On the Biomolecules tab, list the following terms. You will define these after the quiz. Polymer Monomer Carbohydrate Protein Nucleic acid Lipid Substrate Enzyme Catalyst Dehydration Synthesis Condensation