Unit 0: Basic Bio

Major Topics in this Unit: 

• Scientific Method / Science Practices

• Characteristics of Life

Essential Questions:

1. How can we use evidence to support our claims?

2. What was the original scientific method? How has it changed today? 

3. How can we classify all living things?

4. What common characteristics do all living things possess?

Vocabulary for this section: 

Vocab for Basic Bio: Click here for the vocab list.  

Notes of this section:

Notes on Scientific Method: (p.9-10) 

Notes on Characteristics of Life: (p.3-7) 

Helpful Links:

Intro to Characteristics of Life Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juxLuo-sH6M

Mythbusters Scientific Method Test: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0f4sUNWkq60 

              and another (gunshot one)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tF_zv3TCT1U

Help with Scientific Method Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yi0hwFDQTSQ

Squid overpopulation video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTXxpKAp7J4&ab_channel=CBS 

Bioluminescence video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPUF40j47-o&ab_channel=MBARI%28MontereyBayAquariumResearchInstitute%29 

Squid Population Article: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/humboldt-squid-expansion/