How To Organize A Reading Assignment

Title Identify the Chapter Title This will be the Outline title

Introduction to Life Science(Biology)

Section Titles Identify Section Titles These will be the Roman Numerals for your outline

Introduction To Life Science I. What is Science? The process of learning about the natural world.

Sub-Headings Sections are usually divided into smaller sections that have mini-headings These will become your capital letters

Introduction To Life Science I. What is Science? A. Observing B. Inferring C. Predicting D. Classifying E. Making Models F. Working In Life Science

Supporting Details As you read the sections, you will record important facts from the sub- headed reading. These will be recorded as numbers (1-10) This will include important facts, as well as vocabulary.

Introduction To Life Science I. What is Science? A. Observing – means using one or more of your senses to gather information. 1. Quantitative observations – deals with a number or an amount 2. Qualittative observations – descriptions that cannot be expressed in numbers. B. Inferring – An interpretation based on observations and prior knowledge. C. Predicting – The process of forecasting what will happen based on past experience or evidence. D. Classifying – Placing items into groups based on their similarities. E. Making Models – The process of creating representations of complex objects or processes. F. Working In Life Science 1. Botanist – studies plants 2. Park Ranger – works in government parks protecting wildlife 3. Marine Biologist – study organisms that live in the oceans 4. Health-Care workers – examine patients, treat injured people, and research cures for diseases. 5. Forestry Technician – determine which trees can be cut for lumber, and check trees for disease and insects.

A. Observing – means using one or more of your senses to gather information. 1. Quantitative observations – deals with a number or an amount 2. Qualitative observations – descriptions that cannot be expressed in numbers. B. Inferring – An interpretation based on observations and prior knowledge. C. Predicting – The process of forecasting what will happen based on past experience or evidence. D. Classifying – Placing items into groups based on their similarities. E. Making Models – The process of creating representations of complex objects or processes. F. Working In Life Science 1. Botanist – studies plants 2. Park Ranger – works in government parks protecting wildlife 3. Marine Biologist – study organisms that live in the oceans 4. Health-Care workers – examine patients, treat injured people, and research cures for diseases. 5. Forestry Technician – determine which trees can be cut for lumber, and check trees for disease and insects.

How To Make A Journal Entry Date the journal entry. Write the essential question neatly into journal. Using your notes and other materials answer the EQ thoroughly. Read and review your journal entry.

Journal Entry Example 8/06/15 What is Science? the intellectual and practical activity encompassing the systematic study of the structure and behavior of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment.

Journal Entry Example 8/06/15 What skills do scientists use to solve problems? There are five skills which scientist use to solve problems: observing, inferring, predicting, classifying, and making models. 1. Observing means using one or more of your senses to gather information. There are two types, quantitative observations which deals with a number or an amount, and qualitative observations which are descriptions that cannot be expressed in numbers. 2. Inferring which is an interpretation based on observations and prior knowledge. 3. Predicting which is the process of forecasting what will happen based on past experience or evidence. 4. Classifying which is placing items into groups based on their similarities. 5. Making models which is the process of creating representations of complex objects or processes. What Is Science? PPT

Outline of Reading #2

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Introduction To Life Science

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Introduction To Life Science II. Scientific Inquiry

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Introduction To Life Science II. Scientific Inquiry A. The scientific process ` B. Scientific attitudes

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Introduction To Life Science II. Scientific Inquiry A. The scientific process 1. Posing a question 2. Developing a hypothesis 3. Designing an experiment 4. Collecting and Interpreting Data 5. Drawing Conclusions 6. Communicating B. Scientific attitudes 1. Curiosity 2. Honesty 3. Open-mindedness 4. Skepticism 5. Creativity

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Introduction To Life Science II. Scientific Inquiry – refers to the diverse ways in which scientists study the natural world and propose explanations based on the evidence they gather. A. The scientific process 1. Posing a question 2. Developing a hypothesis a. Hypothesis – a testable explanation for a set of observations or answer to a scientific question. b. Evidence will either support or disprove hypothesis. 3. Designing an experiment a. Controlled experiment – an experiment where only one variable, the factor that can change in the experiment, is tested. i. Control group – the standard that the variable is tested against. Placebo – a substance or procedure that has no effect. ii. Experimental group – contains the variable. b. Manipulated variable – (independent variable) the variable that is purposely changed. c. Responding variable – (dependent variable) the factor may change in response to manipulated variable. d. Operational definition – a statement that describes how to measure a variable or define a term.

4. Collecting and Interpreting Data (the facts, figures, and other evidence gathered through observations) 5. Drawing Conclusions 6. Communicating – the sharing of ideas and experimental findings with others through writing and speaking. B. Scientific attitudes – An interpretation based on observations and prior knowledge. 1. Curiosity – eager to learn 2. Honesty – accurate records of the research 3. Open-mindedness – accepting of new and different ideas 4. Skepticism – attitude of doubt; evidence must change your mind, not opinion 5. Creativity – creating inventive ways to solve problems

Why do scientists use the scientific methods? The scientific methods help scientists to be organized and to gather evidence to either support or disprove their ideas. The scientific methods help scientists avoid making mistakes, as well. By following procedures, scientists do not just make wild guesses. Instead, scientists make predictions based on prior knowledge, past experiences, and research to form a hypothesis that can be tested with a controlled experiment. The data collected from these test will be analyzed, and then conclusions will be drawn

Outline of Reading #3

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Introduction To Life Science

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Introduction To Life Science III. Understanding Technology

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Introduction To Life Science III. Understanding Technology A. What is Technology ` B. Impact on Society

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Introduction To Life Science III. Understanding Technology A. What is Technology 1. Technology is how people change the world around them to meet their needs and solve practical problems. 2. The goal of technology is to improve the way people live. B. Impact on Society 1. Technology can have both negative and positive consequences for individual people and for society as a whole. 2. Example: Pesticides

Outline of Reading #4

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Introduction To Life Science

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Introduction To Life Science IV. Safety in the Science Laboratory

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Introduction To Life Science IV. Safety in the Science Laboratory A. Safety During Investigations ` B. In Case of an Accident

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Introduction To Life Science IV. Safety in the Science Laboratory A. Safety During Investigations 1. Preparing for the Lab 2. Performing the Lab 3. End-of-lab Procedures 4. Safety in the Field B. In Case of an Accident

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Introduction To Life Science IV. Safety in the Science Laboratory A. Safety During Investigations 1. Preparing for the Lab a. Read all procedures for understanding b. Ask teacher for clarification where needed 2. Performing the Lab a. Follow all directions exactly b. Observe all safety symbols 3. End-of-lab Procedures a. Clean work area b. Wash hands thoroughly 4. Safety in the Field a. Never work alone b. Be aware of hazards B. In Case of an Accident a. When any accident occurs, no matter how minor, always notify your teacher immediately. b. Know all emergency, safety, and first aid procedures.

What are the characteristics that all organisms share? All organisms are organized of similar chemicals All organisms are made of cells All organisms respond to a stimulus to maintain homeostasis All organisms take in and use energy All organisms grow and develop All organisms reproduce