Unit 1: Introduction to Biology

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Unit 1: Introduction to Biology

Big Idea... Science is a way of thinking about and investigating the world in which we all live.

Questions... What is biology in the 21st century? Why and how do we study it?

Topics...

1. Biologists study life in all its forms. 2. Unifying themes connect concepts from many fields of biology. 3. Science is a way of thinking, questioning, and gathering evidence. 4. Technology continually changes the way biologists work. 5. Understanding biology can help you make informed decisions.

Vocabulary

science biology biotechnology biochemistry molecular genetics ecology computer model ethics

metabolism homeostasis stimuli evolution adaptation DNA qualitative quantitative

cell organism species habitat ecosystem environment biosphere biodiversity

scientific method independent variable dependent variable controlled experiment constant hypothesis theory conclusion

What you should know and be able to do...

1. Summarize the five big ideas related to 9th grade biology. 2. Explain the four shared characteristics of all organisms. 3. Recognize themes in the study of life. 4. Explain why everyone should study biology. 5. Apply the scientific method. 6. Work safely in the lab.

Standards

5.3/12 C1 RST910 1,2,3,4,6,7 CTE9.1/12 A1, B1, F1 CTE9.4/12 3,5,8,12,15, 17,24,44 12/NQ 1.3 12/ASSE 3 12/ACED 14 12/AREI 1,2,10 12/SID 17 12/SIC 16 12/SCP 15 12/SMD 17 (Source: BHPS Biology Curriculum Guide)

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Activities & Homework

Homework Study and sign the Laboratory Safety Contract (due ________ ) Complete and sign the Biology Parent/Guardian Contact Sheet (due _______ ) Email a photo of your covered textbook (due ________ ) Complete the Big Ideas Assignment (due ________ )

Activities Unit 1 introduction Notes...1.1 (The Study of Life) and 1.2 (Unifying Themes of Biology)

Homework Read & take notes on textbook sections 1.1 and 1.2 (pp. 411) (due _______ )

Activities Notes...1.3 (Scientific Thinking and Processes) Identify the Variables (Simpsons) and Data Analysis worksheets Design Your Own Experiment questions

Homework Bring materials required for your experiment to class (due _______ ) Read & take notes on textbook section 1.3 (pp. 1317) (due _______ )

Activities Complete your experiment Begin lab reports (written with your lab partner)

Homework Scientific Method quiz email a screenshot of your score (due _______ ) Write Lab Report (due _______ )

Activities Notes...1.4 (Biologists' Tools and Technology) and 1.5 (Biology and Your Future) Test review

Homework Study for Unit 1 test (due _______ )

Activities Unit 1 Test

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