1. Unit 0- Evolution, themes of biology, and scientific inquiry
Dr. Nichols
Coronado High School

2. Concept 1.1: The study of life reveals unifying themes
Theme 1: Organization
Essential Vocabulary:
Prokaryote Eukaryote
Note: Smallest unit of life, will be a large focus in this class.

3. Concept 1.1: The study of life reveals unifying themes
Essential Vocabulary:
Gene Genome (Genomic) Gene Expression
Proteomics Proteome
Theme 2: Information

4. Concept 1.1: The study of life reveals unifying themes
Essential Vocabulary:
Negative feedback Positive feedback Energy Flow Chemical Cycling
Theme 3: Energy and Matter

5. Concept 1.1: The study of life reveals unifying themes
Essential Vocabulary:
Negative feedback Positive feedback Energy Flow Chemical Cycling
Theme 4: Interactions

6. Concept 1.1: The study of life reveals unifying themes
Essential Vocabulary:
Negative feedback Positive feedback Energy Flow Chemical Cycling
Theme 4:
Interactions

7. Concept 1.2: The core theme of evolution accounts for the unity and diversity of life
Essential Vocabulary:
Evolution
Natural Selection
Key Scientist:
Charles Darwin: Wrote the Origin of Species, key ideas were:
1.) current species arose from past species via “decent with modification.”
2.) Natural selection drives “decent with modification.”

8. Concept 1.3: In studying nature, scientists make observations, form and test hypotheses
Control Group?
Research Question/Claim/Hypothesis

9. Concept 1.4: Science benefits from a cooperative approach and diverse viewpoints

10. Concept 1.4: Science benefits from a cooperative approach and diverse viewpoints