1. 1.1 Themes in Biology pp. 5-10
Write a COMPLETE SENTENCE for a 6 year old, that explains what DNA does, or what it is. IN

2. Organism = individual living thing Examples:
1.1 Themes in Biology pp. 5-10
Organism = individual living thing
Examples:
Unicellular = one cell individual
Multicellular = more than one cell in the individual
Can you give examples for each?

3. 1.1 Themes in Biology pp. 5-10
Differentiation = process cells in a multicellular individual go through to develop into different kinds of cells
All cells in an individual start out the same and develop into specialized cells to do their job
Heart muscle, bone, skin…
Determined by what DNA gets activated
Every cell contains the DNA for everything in your body
Can you abbreviate this information?

4. We want our home (body) to stay the same
1.1 Themes in Biology pp. 5-10
Homeostasis = organisms use internal systems to maintain constant, stable living conditions
Humans
Bloodflow, sweating, increase heart rate…
Others
Movement, migration, water regulation
We want our home (body) to stay the same

5. 1.1 Themes in Biology pp. 5-10
NOTES
DNA = large molecules that contain the genetic information of life (deoxyribonucleic acid)
In all cells
Think of like computer code with instructions
Different parts can be turned on or off
Questions go here?
How does DNA save the information?
You write a question.

6. 1.1 Themes in Biology pp. 5-10
Gene = one section of dna that codes for one trait (hair color, eye color,…)
Individual genes can work together (not just 1 to 1)

7. Summary: WHAT I NOW KNOW
1.1 Themes in Biology pp. 5-10
Summary: WHAT I NOW KNOW

8. At least 2 things unique to A At least 2 things both have in common
Complete the Venn Diagram table below.
1. A: Unicellular vs. B: Multicellular
2. A: Autotroph vs. B. Heterotroph
At least 2 things unique to A
At least 2 things both have in common
At least 2 things unique to B