1. Biology / Environmental Science
The Science of Biology

2. Scientific Method

3. Scientific Method
Observation
Using one of more senses (touch, hearing, sight, smell, taste) to gather information

4. Data Information gathered from observations
Scientific Method
Data
Information gathered from observations

5. Hypothesis Possible answer to a scientific question
Scientific Method
Hypothesis
Possible answer to a scientific question

6. The factor that scientists observe that may change in the experiment
Scientific Method
Responding Variable
Also known as
Dependent Variable
The factor that scientists observe that may change in the experiment
Graphed on the Y – axis
* DRY *

7. The factor that scientists change in the experiment
Scientific Method
Manipulated Variable
Also known as
Independent Variable
The factor that scientists change in the experiment
Graphed on the X – axis
* MIX*

8. Controlled Variable Scientific Method
The factor in the experiment that the scientists purposely keep the same

9. Theory Scientific Method
A well-tested explanation the unifies a broad range of observations
A well supported hypothesis

10. Characteristics of Life All living things:
Are made of cells

11. Characteristics of Life All living things:
Reproduce

12. Characteristics of Life All living things:
Have a genetic code (DNA)

13. Characteristics of Life All living things:
Grow and Develop

14. Characteristics of Life All living things:
Obtain and Use Energy

15. Characteristics of Life All living things:
Respond to their environment

16. Characteristics of Life All living things:
Maintain Homeostasis

17. Characteristics of Life All living things:
Evolve

18. Levels of Organization
Smallest Level
Atoms

19. Levels of Organization
Next Level
Molecules

20. Levels of Organization
Macromolecules
Lipids, Carbohydrates, Protein, Nucleic Acid

21. Levels of Organization
Organelles

22. Levels of Organization The Basic Unit of Life
Cells

23. Levels of Organization
Cells make:
Tissue
Organs
Organ Systems

24. Levels of Organization
Organisms

25. Levels of Organization
Population

26. Levels of Organization
Community

27. Levels of Organization
Ecosystem

28. Levels of Organization
Biome

29. Levels of Organization
BIOSPHERE

30. TOOLS
Triple Beam Balance
Measures mass
In grams (g)

31. TOOLS
Graduated Cylinder
Measures volume
In milliliters (ml)

32. In centimeters (cm) or millimeters (mm)
TOOLS
Meter Stick
Measures length
In centimeters (cm) or millimeters (mm)

33. Microscope Objects appear upside down
Tools
Microscope
Objects appear upside down
Objects appear to move in opposite direction