1. Biology and Ecology
Ms Mack

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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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