Unit 1-Science of Life

Outline

1.The Science of Life

• 1. Characteristics of life

     1. Ask questions and state hypotheses

        1. | Scavenger Hunt | Characteristics of Life Lab | Characteristics of Life Video |

     2. Physical and biochemical characteristics of living things

• • • 1. | Characteristics of Life Lab Part II-Is Yeast Alive? Lab |

• 2. Science as a human endeavor

• • 1. Design and conduct investigations

    2. Safely use tools and technology

       1. | Syllabus | Lab Safety Agreement | Syllabus Quiz |

    3. Evaluate error and uncertainty

• • • 1. | Heart Rate Lab | 15 Questions for Investigation | Lab Template | Lab Rubric |

• • 4. Scientific hypotheses, theories, and laws

• • • 1. | Scientific Method Matching Flow Chart |

• • 5. Nature of Science

• • • 1. | Nature of Science Reading | NoS Reading Questions | Reaction Time Minilab | Class Data |

• 3. Student Websites

• • 1. | Student Webpage Instructions | Study Guide | Unit 1 Test |