Explore and Practice Living Things and Homeostasis

This video is a short explanation on how using concept maps as a model for understanding the characteristics of living things. There are many types of models, equations, graphs, diagrams, etc, but today we are using concept maps. Use this information to complete assignment #001.

Look over and study the following power point presentation and video on the Characteristics of life. Use this information to complete assignment #001

CHARACTERISTICS OF LIFE.ppt

Here is an outline of Cornell Notes for you to save and use to take notes on the videos and power points throughout this course.

CornellNotesTemplate.doc

Assignment #001

Research facts on a virus. Complete the table of facts on viruses, living things and nonliving things, answer the questions.

Virus - Living or Non-living?

Discussion Assignment #002

Use this video to answer the following questions on the google doc below. When complete submit to your slate classroom.

Click on the link for information about negative feedback loops and how they maintain homeostasis. Use this link to help you on assignment #002.

http://www.dynamicscience.com.au/tester/solutions1/biology/feedbackloops/negtvfdbk.html

Negative Feedback Loop Animations: Endocrine Ed

Homeostasis virtual lab

Assignment #002

Feedback loops questions google doc.

Feedback Loops Questions

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