1. Bell Ringer-Key Concept Questions
1. List the six characteristics to living things.
2. What are the two types of variables?

2. Biology: The Study of Life
Chapter 1
Biology: The Study of Life

3. The student will: SWBAT
Define Biology
Identify the 6 common characteristics of life
Define and give an example of homeostasis
List the steps of the scientific method and be able to distinguish between each step.
Differentiate between variables (Control, Independent, Dependent) in a controlled experiment
Distinguish between qualitative and quantitative data.
Graph and interpret data

4. SWBAT Scale
4: Same as a 3.0 but I can make inferences & application to the SWBAT’s
3: I COMPLETELY understand all parts of the SWBAT
2: I understand MOST of the SWBAT’s with teacher help
1: I understand a little of the SWBAT’s but need teacher help
0: I do NOT understand any part of the SWBAT’s and need help!

5. III. The Nature of Biology
A. Kinds of Research
1. Quantitative research – data is analyzed by comparing numerical values

6. III. The Nature of Biology
a. Measurements made using International System of Measurements (SI)
1. Length – meter
2. Mass – gram
3. Volume – liter
4. Time – second
5. Temperature – Celsius degree

7. III. The Nature of Biology
2. Descriptive (qualitative) research – written description of observations

8. III. The Nature of Biology
B. Science and Society
1. Ethics – moral principles and values held by humans
2. Technology – application of scientific research to society’s needs and problems

9. Graphing Basics Video
Click the link below to watch the following video
Graphing Basics

10. Graphing Data 5 Rules for successful graphs 1. Title
2. Label Axis (REM* UNITS) X-axis is always the independent variable while the Y-axis is always the dependent variable.
3. Label / Number increments Scaling must be consistent (example; 2,4,6,8 or 5,10,15,20)
4. Appropriate scale
5. Plot the Data (REM* a key or summary)

11. Rainfall in cm
Dates in August

12. Average Daily Rainfall for Rochester MN. August 1-7th 2007

13. Average Daily Rainfall for Rochester MN. August 1-7th 2007
Dates in August

14. Average Daily Rainfall for Rochester MN. August 1-7th 2007
Rainfall in cm
Dates in August

15. Average Daily Rainfall for Rochester MN. August 1-7th 2007
Rainfall in cm
Dates in August

16. WHY USE A GRAPH?? 1) COMMUNICATE INFORMATION
2) DERIVE QUANTITIES NOT DIRECTLY MEASURED

17. When to use a graph
Pie Graph – should be used to visualize proportions or %’s it however only shows a snapshot in time.
Bar Graph – Is used to compare multiple sets of data (great for comparing data but cannot be used to create a slope and thus you cannot extrapolate data from it).
Line Graph - Shows continuous change and can be used to estimate quantities not directly measured.

18. Graphing Activity
Do the Graphing On Your iPad activity.

19. Quick Review 1. Differentiate between Qualitative and Quantitative
2. List the 3 common types of graphs
3. Define Ethics
4. Define Technology
5. Which type of graph is used to show continuous change?

20. Homework 1. Ch. 1-3 Reinforcement and Study Guide
2. Be prepared to discuss in class

21. The student will: SWBAT
Define Biology
Identify the 6 common characteristics of life
Define and give an example of homeostasis
List the steps of the scientific method and be able to distinguish between each step.
Differentiate between variables (Control, Independent, Dependent) in a controlled experiment
Distinguish between qualitative and quantitative data.
Graph and interpret data

22. SWBAT Scale
4: Same as a 3.0 but I can make inferences & application to the SWBAT’s
3: I COMPLETELY understand all parts of the SWBAT
2: I understand MOST of the SWBAT’s with teacher help
1: I understand a little of the SWBAT’s but need teacher help
0: I do NOT understand any part of the SWBAT’s and need help!