What is Biology? Chapter 1 Presentation

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What are some Characteristics of Living Things?

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What are some Characteristics of Living Things?

Which of these Characteristics do the following objects have?

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Ch 1: What is Biology?

Section1.1 - What is Biology?

Section 1.1

Inside This Section...

Section 1.1

What is Biology?

Inside This Section...

Section 1.1

What is Biology?

What is an Organism?

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What is Biology?

What is an Organism?

The 5 Characteristics of Living Things.

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What is Biology?

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Biology is The Study of Life

What is Biology?

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Biology is The Study of Life

“Bios” - Life

What is Biology?

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Biology is The Study of Life

“Bios” - Life

“Logos” - Study

What is Biology?

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What do Biologists Study?

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The interactions of Life

What do Biologists Study?

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The interactions of Life

The interactions with the Environment

What do Biologists Study?

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The interactions of Life

The interactions with the Environment

They study problems and propose solutions (i.e. medical treatment, disease prevention etc)

What do Biologists Study?

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What is an Organism?

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All Living Things are Organisms

What is an Organism?

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Characteristics of Living Things

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Organization

Characteristics of Living Things

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Organization

Reproduction

Characteristics of Living Things

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Organization

Reproduction

Growth and Development

Characteristics of Living Things

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Organization

Reproduction

Growth and Development

Ability to Adjust to Environment

Characteristics of Living Things

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Organization

Reproduction

Growth and Development

Ability to Adjust to Environment

Living Things Adapt and Evolve

Characteristics of Living Things

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Characteristics of Living Things

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Am I an Organism?

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Am I an Organism?

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Am I an Organism?

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Am I an Organism?

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Am I an Organism?

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Is Mr. Samuel an Organism?

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Organization

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All living things are composed of One or More cells

Organization

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All living things are composed of One or More cells

Each cell contains DNA

Organization

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All living things are composed of One or More cells

Each cell contains DNA

All parts function together in an orderly living system

Organization

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What is Reproduction?

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The production of Offspring

What is Reproduction?

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The production of Offspring

Same Species

What is Reproduction?

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The production of Offspring

Same Species

They can Interbreed

What is Reproduction?

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The production of Offspring

Same Species

They can Interbreed

They produce fertile offspring

What is Reproduction?

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KIDS

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KIDSMORE KIDS

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KIDSMORE KIDS

MORE AND MORE KIDS

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KIDSMORE KIDS

MORE AND MORE KIDSEVEN MORE KIDS

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KIDSMORE KIDS

MORE AND MORE KIDSEVEN MORE KIDS

In a few years!!!

Growth and Development

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Growth: Gradual increase in size over time.

Growth and Development

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Growth: Gradual increase in size over time.

Results in more living material and forms new structures

Growth and Development

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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

Growth and Development

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Growth and Development

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Growth and Development

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Growth and Development

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Growth and Development

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Adjusting to the Environment

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Living Things are able to Adjust to their environment

Adjusting to the Environment

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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

Adjusting to the Environment

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Adjusting to the Environment

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Stimulus: Any condition that requires a response

Adjusting to the Environment

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Stimulus: Any condition that requires a response

Response: Reaction to a stimulus

Adjusting to the Environment

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Stimulus: Any condition that requires a response

Response: Reaction to a stimulus

Homeostasis: Maintaining conditions suitable for survival (takes energy)

Adjusting to the Environment

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Living Things Adapt and Evolve

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

Living Things Adapt and Evolve

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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

Living Things Adapt and Evolve

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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

Living Things Adapt and Evolve

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Recap Quiz:

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What is Biology?

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Section 1.1

What is Biology?

What is an Organism?

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What is Biology?

What is an Organism?

What are the 5 Characteristics of Living Things?

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Section 1.1

What is Biology?

What is an Organism?

What are the 5 Characteristics of Living Things?

What is a Stimulus?

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Section 1.1

What is Biology?

What is an Organism?

What are the 5 Characteristics of Living Things?

What is a Stimulus?

What is Homeostasis?

Recap Quiz:

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Ch 1: What is Biology?

1.2 - The Methods of Biology

Section 1.2

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What is Biology?

Jump Start

Section 1.2

What is Biology?

What is an Organism?

Jump Start

Section 1.2

What is Biology?

What is an Organism?

What are the 5 Characteristics of Living Things?

Jump Start

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The Scientific Method

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The Scientific Method

Controlled Experiments and Variables

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The Scientific Method

Controlled Experiments and Variables

Scientific Tools

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The Scientific Method

Controlled Experiments and Variables

Scientific Tools

Theories and Laws

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The Scientific Method

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The Scientific Method

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The Scientific MethodMake observation and collect data that lead

to a question

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The Scientific MethodMake observation and collect data that lead

to a questionFormulate Hypothesis

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The Scientific MethodMake observation and collect data that lead

to a question

Test Hypothesis:Experiments - Collect data

Formulate Hypothesis

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The Scientific MethodMake observation and collect data that lead

to a question

Test Hypothesis:Experiments - Collect data

Formulate Hypothesis

InterpretResults

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The Scientific MethodMake observation and collect data that lead

to a question

Test Hypothesis:Experiments - Collect data

Formulate Hypothesis

InterpretResults

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The Scientific MethodMake observation and collect data that lead

to a question

Test Hypothesis:Experiments - Collect data

Formulate Hypothesis

InterpretResults

State Conclusions in a form that can be

evaluated by others

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Examples ofThe Scientific Method

Controlled Experiments

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Experiments that involve 2 Groups:

Controlled Experiments

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Experiments that involve 2 Groups:

Control Group - Group that represent the standard conditions

Controlled Experiments

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Experiments that involve 2 Groups:

Control Group - Group that represent the standard conditions

Experimental Group - The test Group that receives Experimental treatment

Controlled Experiments

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The Frog Egg Experiment

Variables in Experimental Group

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Independent Variable

Variables in Experimental Group

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Independent Variable

The condition in an experiment that is changed (Only One)

Variables in Experimental Group

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Independent Variable

The condition in an experiment that is changed (Only One)

Dependent Variable

Variables in Experimental Group

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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

Variables in Experimental Group

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The Frog Egg Experiment

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The Frog Egg Experiment

Independent Variable: UV Light

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The Frog Egg Experiment

Dependent Variable: Size of Eggs

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The Frog Egg Experiment

Scientific Tools

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Beakers

Scientific Tools

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Beakers

Test tubes

Scientific Tools

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Beakers

Test tubes

Hot Plates

Scientific Tools

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Beakers

Test tubes

Hot Plates

Petri dishes

Scientific Tools

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Beakers

Test tubes

Hot Plates

Petri dishes

Graduated cylinders

Scientific Tools

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Beakers

Test tubes

Hot Plates

Petri dishes

Graduated cylinders

Dissecting Instruments

Scientific Tools

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Beakers

Test tubes

Hot Plates

Petri dishes

Graduated cylinders

Dissecting Instruments

Microscopes

Scientific Tools

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Theories and Laws

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

Theories and Laws

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

Law: Fact of nature that is generally known to be true

Theories and Laws

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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

Theories and Laws

Section 1.2

Ch 1: What is Biology?

1.3 - The Nature of Biology

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2 Kinds of Research

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2 Kinds of Research

Science and Society

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2 Kinds of Research

Science and Society

Pure Science vs. Applied Science

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Section 1.3

2 Kinds of Research

Science and Society

Pure Science vs. Applied Science

Technology

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Section 1.2

Inside This Section...

Section 1.2

The Scientific Method

Inside This Section...

Section 1.2

The Scientific Method

Controlled Experiments and Variables

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Section 1.2

The Scientific Method

Controlled Experiments and Variables

Scientific Tools

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Section 1.2

The Scientific Method

Controlled Experiments and Variables

Scientific Tools

Theories and Laws

Inside This Section...

2 Kinds of Research

Section 1.3

Quantitative

2 Kinds of Research

Section 1.3

Quantitative

dealing with numerical data (counts/measurements)

2 Kinds of Research

Section 1.3

Quantitative

dealing with numerical data (counts/measurements)

Uses the International system of measurement (SI)

2 Kinds of Research

Section 1.3

Quantitative

dealing with numerical data (counts/measurements)

Uses the International system of measurement (SI)

meter

2 Kinds of Research

Section 1.3

Quantitative

dealing with numerical data (counts/measurements)

Uses the International system of measurement (SI)

metergram

2 Kinds of Research

Section 1.3

Quantitative

dealing with numerical data (counts/measurements)

Uses the International system of measurement (SI)

metergram liter

2 Kinds of Research

Section 1.3

Quantitative

dealing with numerical data (counts/measurements)

Uses the International system of measurement (SI)

metergram litersecond

2 Kinds of Research

Section 1.3

Quantitative

dealing with numerical data (counts/measurements)

Uses the International system of measurement (SI)

metergram litersecondCelsius

2 Kinds of Research

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Quantitative

dealing with numerical data (counts/measurements)

Uses the International system of measurement (SI)

metergram litersecondCelsius

2 Kinds of Research

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(length)(weight)(volume)(time)(temperature)

2 Kinds of Research

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Descriptive: Uses written descriptions of what a scientist observes. E.g. Animal behavior

2 Kinds of Research

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Science and Society

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Ethics: moral principles and values held by humans

Science and Society

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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

Science and Society

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The Realm of Science

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Science doesn’t answer all questions

The Realm of Science

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Science doesn’t answer all questions

E.g. Luck, Ugly vs. Beautiful, Good vs. evil

The Realm of Science

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Science doesn’t answer all questions

E.g. Luck, Ugly vs. Beautiful, Good vs. evil

Must be able to devise a controlled experiment

The Realm of Science

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Pure Science vs. Applied Science

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Pure Science is mainly for the purpose of getting knowledge

Pure Science vs. Applied Science

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Pure Science is mainly for the purpose of getting knowledge

e.g. Studying the human eye/vision

Pure Science vs. Applied Science

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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

Pure Science vs. Applied Science

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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

Pure Science vs. Applied Science

Section 1.3

Technology

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What is Technology

Technology

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What is Technology

The Application of scientific research to society’s needs and problems

Technology

Section 1.3

Recap Quiz:

Sections 1.2 and 1.3

What are the steps of the Scientific Method?

Recap Quiz:

Sections 1.2 and 1.3

What are the steps of the Scientific Method?

What are the two groups in a controlled experiment?

Recap Quiz:

Sections 1.2 and 1.3

What are the steps of the Scientific Method?

What are the two groups in a controlled experiment?

What are the two types of Research?

Recap Quiz:

Sections 1.2 and 1.3

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

Recap Quiz:

Sections 1.2 and 1.3