1. Big Ideas in Biology Unit 1

2. What are the Big Ideas? They are unifying concepts found in all science – biology, chemistry, earth science, physics These ideas link the sciences together This year we will study the following…

3. Science as a way of knowing… Use observations, questions, and experiments to explain the world around us Scientists looks for patterns Scientists make predictions Think about global warming

4. Interdependence in Nature All forms of life are connected in our “living planet” Organisms and their environment depend upon two processes – the flow of energy and the cycling of matter Think about a food web…

5. Matter and Energy Matter includes the nutrients that the body needs for survival Energy is the fuel to run life processes Think about the food pyramid in relation to healthy exercise

6. Cellular basis of life All living things are composed of cells Cells are complex and highly organized Living things can be unicellular or multicellular Think about the different types of cells found in your body and the different jobs they do…

7. Information and Heredity The genetic code determines all information of life DNA carries the information from parent to offspring Name at least 5 things that you inherited from your parents…

8. Unity and Diversity All living things are mostly alike at the molecular level but can take on a variety of forms All organisms are made of carbon-based compounds All organisms use protein for building All organisms store info in genes If we are so similar, how can we be so different?

9. Evolution Evolution means “a change over a period of time” Evolution has allowed us to adapt and to change in order for our species to survive Think about species that have evolved in order to be alive today… global warming is forcing some small species to evolve for survival – squirrels, some birds, few insects

10. Structure and Function Each living creature has structures that help it to survive Each structure has a necessary function List at least 5 common structures of humans and their functions…

11. Homeostasis This is an organism’s ability to survive in a changing environment… All body systems are working successfully Name 4 body systems and describe how they successfully keep you in homeostasis…

12. Science, Technology, and Society These three areas overlap A critical balance between them is key to our survival Should we used genetic engineering? Should we stop global warming? What is the best way to protect our water supply?

13. Exit slide POST ASSESSMENT – What is the goal of Science, based upon what you learned today?