Words of the Day

Trimester 1

Word of the Day: Front

Biology

Life Science

bahy-ol-uh-jee

biologist

Word of the Day: Back

Definition: the science of life or living matter in all of its forms.

Other: “life” includes plants, animals, and bacteria

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Hypothesis

prediction, educated guess

hahy-poth-uh-sis

hypotheses

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Definition: A specific prediction of what should happen during the experiment and why.

Other: This explanation uses your past experiences and observations.

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Independent Variablein-di-pen-duh nt vair-ee-uh-buh l

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Definition: The part of the experiment that you are testing or changing

Other: always compared to a “control”

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Dependent Variabledih-pen-duh nt vair-ee-uh-buh l

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Definition: The part of the experiment that you are measuring

Other: can measure color, height, weight, temp., etc…

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Quantitative Data

numbers

kwon-ti-tey-tiv dey-tuh

quantity, quantitate

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Definition: Using numbers to describe what is happening before, during, and after the experiment.

Other: must include units: centimeters, °Celsius, grams…

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Qualitative Data

descriptions

kwol-i-tey-tiv dey-tuh

quality, qualitate

Word of the Day: Back

Definition: Using words to describe what is happening before, during, and after the experiment.

Other: based on your 4 senses (no tasting in the lab!)

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Procedures

instructions

pruh-see-jers

proceed

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Definition: a step-by-step description of how to complete the experiment.

Other: A numbered list.

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Claim

inference, interpretation

kleym

claimable

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Definition: An explanation for an observation that you have made

Other: you must look at the evidence and think!

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Conclusion

outcome, ending

kuh n-kloo-zhuh n

conclude

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Definition: the result of the experiment. What was learned.

Other: Written as a paragraph at the end of the lab report

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Cellsel

cellular

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Definition: the smallest unit of life. Each cell contains organelles (small structures) that have specific jobs.

Other: all living things are made of one or more cells

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Deoxyribonucleic Acid

DNA

dee-ok-si-rahy-boh-noo-kley-ik as-id

Similar to RNA

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Definition: the genetic material of all living organisms. The main component of chromosomes.

Other: also called the genetic code

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Proteinproh-teen

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Definition: folded chains of molecules called amino acids

Other: proteins have specific jobs

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Carbohydratekahr-boh-hahy-dreyt

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Definition: macromolecule made of one or more sugars.

Other: gives us immediate energy. Found infruit, breads, pastas, potatoes...

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LipidLip-id

fats

Word of the Day: Back

Definition: large molecules that do not Dissolve in water

Other: store large amounts of energy. HealthyLipids are found in fish, avocado, and oils

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Prokaryoticproh-kayr-ee-ah-tik

prokaryote

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Definition: cell without nucleus and most other organelles

Other: still has DNA

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Eukaryoticyew-kayr-ee-ah-tik

eukaryote

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Definition: cells with nucleus and other organelles

Other: plant and animal cells are both eukaryotic