Jump Start...

Answer the following Questions

 Jump Start...

Answer the following Questions

What are some Characteristics of
Living Things?
 Jump Start...

Answer the following Questions

What are some Characteristics of
Living Things?
Which of these Characteristics do
the following objects have?
 Ch 1: What is Biology?

Section1.1 - What is
Biology?
 Section 1.1

Inside This Section...

 Section 1.1

Inside This Section...

What is Biology?
 Section 1.1

Inside This Section...

What is Biology?
What is an Organism?
 Section 1.1

Inside This Section...

What is Biology?
What is an Organism?
The 5 Characteristics of Living
Things.
 Section 1.1

What is Biology?
 Section 1.1

What is Biology?
Biology is The Study of Life
 Section 1.1

What is Biology?
Biology is The Study of Life
“Bios” - Life
 Section 1.1

What is Biology?
Biology is The Study of Life
“Bios” - Life
“Logos” - Study
 Section 1.1

What do Biologists Study?

 Section 1.1

What do Biologists Study?

The interactions of
Life
 Section 1.1

What do Biologists Study?

The interactions of
Life
The interactions with
the Environment
 Section 1.1

What do Biologists Study?

The interactions of
Life
The interactions with
the Environment
They study problems
and propose solutions
(i.e. medical treatment,
disease prevention
etc)
 Section 1.1

What is an Organism?
 Section 1.1

What is an Organism?
All Living Things are Organisms
 Section 1.1

Characteristics of Living Things

 Section 1.1

Characteristics of Living Things

Organization
 Section 1.1

Characteristics of Living Things

Organization
Reproduction
 Section 1.1

Characteristics of Living Things

Organization
Reproduction
Growth and
Development
 Section 1.1

Characteristics of Living Things

Organization
Reproduction
Growth and
Development
Ability to Adjust
to Environment
 Section 1.1

Characteristics of Living Things

Organization
Reproduction
Growth and
Development
Ability to Adjust
to Environment
Living Things Adapt
and Evolve
 Section 1.1

Characteristics of Living Things

 Section 1.1

Am I an Organism?
 Section 1.1

Am I an Organism?
 Section 1.1

Am I an Organism?
 Section 1.1

Am I an Organism?
 Section 1.1

Am I an Organism?
 Section 1.1

Is Mr. Samuel an
Organism?
 Section 1.1

Organization
 Section 1.1

Organization
All living things are
composed of One or
More cells
 Section 1.1

Organization
All living things are
composed of One or
More cells
Each cell contains
DNA
 Section 1.1

Organization
All living things are
composed of One or
More cells
Each cell contains
DNA
All parts function
together in an
orderly living
system
Section 1.1
Section 1.1
 Section 1.1

What is Reproduction?
 Section 1.1

What is Reproduction?
The production of
Offspring
 Section 1.1

What is Reproduction?
The production of
Offspring
Same Species
 Section 1.1

What is Reproduction?
The production of
Offspring
Same Species
They can
Interbreed
 Section 1.1

What is Reproduction?
The production of
Offspring
Same Species
They can
Interbreed
They produce
fertile offspring
Section 1.1
Section 1.1
Section 1.1
 Section 1.1

KIDS
 Section 1.1

KIDS
MORE KIDS
 Section 1.1

KIDS
MORE KIDS
MORE AND MORE KIDS
 Section 1.1

KIDS
MORE KIDS
MORE AND MORE KIDS
EVEN MORE KIDS
 Section 1.1

KIDS
MORE KIDS
MORE AND MORE KIDS
EVEN MORE KIDS

In a few years!!!
 Section 1.1

Growth and Development

 Section 1.1

Growth and Development

Growth: Gradual increase in size over
time.
 Section 1.1

Growth and Development

Growth: Gradual increase in size over
time.
Results in more living material and
forms new structures
 Section 1.1

Growth and Development

Growth: Gradual increase in size over
time.
Results in more living material and
forms new structures
Development: All the changes that take
place during the life of an organism
 Section 1.1

Growth and Development

 Section 1.1

Growth and Development

 Section 1.1

Growth and Development

 Section 1.1

Growth and Development

 Section 1.1

Adjusting to the Environment

 Section 1.1

Adjusting to the Environment

Living Things are
able to Adjust to
their environment
 Section 1.1

Adjusting to the Environment

Living Things are
able to Adjust to
their environment
Environment: The
surroundings of the
organism - e.g. air,
weather, temperature,
other organisms and
many other factors
 Section 1.1

Adjusting to the Environment

 Section 1.1

Adjusting to the Environment

Stimulus: Any
condition that
requires a response
 Section 1.1

Adjusting to the Environment

Stimulus: Any
condition that
requires a response
Response: Reaction to
a stimulus
 Section 1.1

Adjusting to the Environment

Stimulus: Any
condition that
requires a response
Response: Reaction to
a stimulus
Homeostasis:
Maintaining conditions
suitable for survival
(takes energy)
 Section 1.1

Living Things Adapt and Evolve

 Section 1.1

Living Things Adapt and Evolve

Adaptation: Any structure, behavior
or internal process that enables an
organism to respond to stimuli better
and better survive in an environment
 Section 1.1

Living Things Adapt and Evolve

Adaptation: Any structure, behavior
or internal process that enables an
organism to respond to stimuli better
and better survive in an environment
Evolution: gradual accumulation of
adaptations over time
 Section 1.1

Living Things Adapt and Evolve

Adaptation: Any structure, behavior
or internal process that enables an
organism to respond to stimuli better
and better survive in an environment
Evolution: gradual accumulation of
adaptations over time
Change Over Time
 Section 1.1

Recap Quiz:
 Section 1.1

Recap Quiz:
What is Biology?
 Section 1.1

Recap Quiz:
What is Biology?
What is an Organism?
 Section 1.1

Recap Quiz:
What is Biology?
What is an Organism?
What are the 5 Characteristics of
Living Things?
 Section 1.1

Recap Quiz:
What is Biology?
What is an Organism?
What are the 5 Characteristics of
Living Things?
What is a Stimulus?
 Section 1.1

Recap Quiz:
What is Biology?
What is an Organism?
What are the 5 Characteristics of
Living Things?
What is a Stimulus?
What is Homeostasis?
 Ch 1: What is Biology?

1.2 - The Methods of

Biology
 Section 1.2

Jump Start
 Section 1.2

Jump Start
What is Biology?
 Section 1.2

Jump Start
What is Biology?
What is an Organism?
 Section 1.2

Jump Start
What is Biology?
What is an Organism?
What are the 5 Characteristics of
Living Things?
 Section 1.2

Inside This Section...

 Section 1.2

Inside This Section...

The Scientific Method
 Section 1.2

Inside This Section...

The Scientific Method
Controlled Experiments and
Variables
 Section 1.2

Inside This Section...

The Scientific Method
Controlled Experiments and
Variables
Scientific Tools
 Section 1.2

Inside This Section...

The Scientific Method
Controlled Experiments and
Variables
Scientific Tools
Theories and Laws
 Section 1.2

The Scientific Method

 Section 1.2

The Scientific Method

 Section 1.2

The Scientific Method

Make observation and
collect data that lead
to a question
 Section 1.2

The Scientific Method

Make observation and
collect data that lead Formulate Hypothesis
to a question
 Section 1.2

The Scientific Method

Make observation and Test Hypothesis:
collect data that lead Formulate Hypothesis Experiments -
to a question Collect data
 Section 1.2

The Scientific Method

Make observation and Test Hypothesis:
collect data that lead Formulate Hypothesis Experiments -
to a question Collect data

Interpret
Results
 Section 1.2

The Scientific Method

Make observation and Test Hypothesis:
collect data that lead Formulate Hypothesis Experiments -
to a question Collect data

Interpret
Results
 Section 1.2

The Scientific Method

Make observation and Test Hypothesis:
collect data that lead Formulate Hypothesis Experiments -
to a question Collect data

Interpret
Results

State Conclusions in a
form that can be
evaluated by others
 Section 1.2

Examples of
The Scientific Method
 Section 1.2

Controlled Experiments
 Section 1.2

Controlled Experiments
Experiments that
involve 2 Groups:
 Section 1.2

Controlled Experiments
Experiments that
involve 2 Groups:
Control Group -
Group that represent
the standard
conditions
 Section 1.2

Controlled Experiments
Experiments that
involve 2 Groups:
Control Group -
Group that represent
the standard
conditions
Experimental Group -
The test Group that
receives Experimental
treatment
 Section 1.2

The Frog Egg Experiment

 Section 1.2

Variables in Experimental Group

 Section 1.2

Variables in Experimental Group

Independent Variable
 Section 1.2

Variables in Experimental Group

Independent Variable
The condition in an
experiment that is
changed (Only One)
 Section 1.2

Variables in Experimental Group

Independent Variable
The condition in an
experiment that is
changed (Only One)
Dependent Variable
 Section 1.2

Variables in Experimental Group

Independent Variable
The condition in an
experiment that is
changed (Only One)
Dependent Variable
The condition in an
experiment that
changes because of
the change in the
independent variable
 Section 1.2

The Frog Egg Experiment

 Section 1.2

The Frog Egg Experiment

Independent Variable: UV Light

 Section 1.2

The Frog Egg Experiment

Dependent Variable: Size of Eggs

 Section 1.2

The Frog Egg Experiment

 Section 1.2

Scientific Tools
 Section 1.2

Scientific Tools
Beakers
 Section 1.2

Scientific Tools
Beakers
Test tubes
 Section 1.2

Scientific Tools
Beakers
Test tubes
Hot Plates
 Section 1.2

Scientific Tools
Beakers
Test tubes
Hot Plates
Petri dishes
 Section 1.2

Scientific Tools
Beakers
Test tubes
Hot Plates
Petri dishes
Graduated cylinders
 Section 1.2

Scientific Tools
Beakers
Test tubes
Hot Plates
Petri dishes
Graduated cylinders
Dissecting Instruments
 Section 1.2

Scientific Tools
Beakers
Test tubes
Hot Plates
Petri dishes
Graduated cylinders
Dissecting Instruments
Microscopes
 Section 1.2

Theories and Laws

 Section 1.2

Theories and Laws

Theory: A hypothesis that
has been supported over
a long period of time
 Section 1.2

Theories and Laws

Theory: A hypothesis that
has been supported over
a long period of time
Law: Fact of nature that
is generally known to be
true
 Section 1.2

Theories and Laws

Theory: A hypothesis that
has been supported over
a long period of time
Law: Fact of nature that
is generally known to be
true
e.g. The Law of Gravity
 Ch 1: What is Biology?

1.3 - The Nature of

Biology
 Section 1.3

Inside This Section...

 Section 1.3

Inside This Section...

2 Kinds of Research
 Section 1.3

Inside This Section...

2 Kinds of Research
Science and Society
 Section 1.3

Inside This Section...

2 Kinds of Research
Science and Society
Pure Science vs. Applied Science
 Section 1.3

Inside This Section...

2 Kinds of Research
Science and Society
Pure Science vs. Applied Science
Technology
 Section 1.2

Inside This Section...

 Section 1.2

Inside This Section...

The Scientific Method
 Section 1.2

Inside This Section...

The Scientific Method
Controlled Experiments and
Variables
 Section 1.2

Inside This Section...

The Scientific Method
Controlled Experiments and
Variables
Scientific Tools
 Section 1.2

Inside This Section...

The Scientific Method
Controlled Experiments and
Variables
Scientific Tools
Theories and Laws
 Section 1.3

2 Kinds of Research
 Section 1.3

2 Kinds of Research
Quantitative
 Section 1.3

2 Kinds of Research
Quantitative
dealing with numerical
data (counts/
measurements)
 Section 1.3

2 Kinds of Research
Quantitative
dealing with numerical
data (counts/
measurements)
Uses the International
system of measurement
(SI)
 Section 1.3

2 Kinds of Research
Quantitative
dealing with numerical
data (counts/
measurements)
Uses the International
system of measurement
(SI)
meter
 Section 1.3

2 Kinds of Research
Quantitative
dealing with numerical
data (counts/
measurements)
Uses the International
system of measurement
(SI)
meter
gram
 Section 1.3

2 Kinds of Research
Quantitative
dealing with numerical
data (counts/
measurements)
Uses the International
system of measurement
(SI)
meter
gram
liter
 Section 1.3

2 Kinds of Research
Quantitative
dealing with numerical
data (counts/
measurements)
Uses the International
system of measurement
(SI)
meter
gram
liter
second
 Section 1.3

2 Kinds of Research
Quantitative
dealing with numerical
data (counts/
measurements)
Uses the International
system of measurement
(SI)
meter
gram
liter
second
Celsius
 Section 1.3

2 Kinds of Research
Quantitative
dealing with numerical
data (counts/
measurements)
Uses the International
system of measurement
(SI)
meter (length)
gram (weight)
liter (volume)
second (time)
Celsius (temperature)
 Section 1.3

2 Kinds of Research
 Section 1.3

2 Kinds of Research
Descriptive: Uses
written descriptions of
what a scientist
observes. E.g. Animal
behavior
 Section 1.3

Science and Society

 Section 1.3

Science and Society

Ethics: moral
principles and values
held by humans
 Section 1.3

Science and Society

Ethics: moral
principles and values
held by humans
Society plays a vital
role in determining
what is ethical or not
ethical when it comes
to science
 Section 1.3

The Realm of Science

 Section 1.3

The Realm of Science

Science doesn’t answer
all questions
 Section 1.3

The Realm of Science

Science doesn’t answer
all questions
E.g. Luck, Ugly vs.
Beautiful, Good vs. evil
 Section 1.3

The Realm of Science

Science doesn’t answer
all questions
E.g. Luck, Ugly vs.
Beautiful, Good vs. evil
Must be able to devise a
controlled experiment
 Section 1.3

Pure Science vs. Applied Science

 Section 1.3

Pure Science vs. Applied Science

Pure Science is mainly for
the purpose of getting
knowledge
 Section 1.3

Pure Science vs. Applied Science

Pure Science is mainly for
the purpose of getting
knowledge
e.g. Studying the human
eye/vision
 Section 1.3

Pure Science vs. Applied Science

Pure Science is mainly for
the purpose of getting
knowledge
e.g. Studying the human
eye/vision
Applied Science has
immediate application for
daily living
 Section 1.3

Pure Science vs. Applied Science

Pure Science is mainly for
the purpose of getting
knowledge
e.g. Studying the human
eye/vision
Applied Science has
immediate application for
daily living
Designing glasses/lenses
 Section 1.3

Technology
 Section 1.3

Technology
What is Technology
 Section 1.3

Technology
What is Technology
The Application of
scientific research to
society’s needs and
problems
 Sections 1.2 and 1.3

Recap Quiz:
 Sections 1.2 and 1.3

Recap Quiz:
What are the steps of the Scientific
Method?
 Sections 1.2 and 1.3

Recap Quiz:
What are the steps of the Scientific
Method?
What are the two groups in a
controlled experiment?
 Sections 1.2 and 1.3

Recap Quiz:
What are the steps of the Scientific
Method?
What are the two groups in a
controlled experiment?
What are the two types of Research?
 Sections 1.2 and 1.3

Recap Quiz:
What are the steps of the Scientific
Method?
What are the two groups in a
controlled experiment?
What are the two types of Research?
Which is done mainly for the purpose of
gaining knowledge? Pure Science or
Applied Science