biology: the science of life

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biology

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the science of life

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theory

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an explanation of a natural phenomenon supported by many observations and experiments

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homeostasis

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the regulation of an organism’s internal conditions in order to maintain stability

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observation

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a direct method of gathering information in an orderly way

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inference

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inferences are made by combining what you know with what you have learned in order to draw logical conclusions

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hypothesis

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a testable explanation of a situation

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steps of the scientific method

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observe, question, form a hypothesis, experiment, collect/analyze data, state conclusions, report findings

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8 characteristics of life

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cell structure, levels of organization, growth and development, reproduction, responses to stimuli, adaptations, homeostasis, and energy requirements

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how to write a hypothesis

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if then form

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quantitative data

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numerical values and measurements

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qualitative data

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information gathered by the senses

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what does “all organisms have a cell structure” mean

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all organisms have at least one cell

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levels of organization

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atoms, molecules, macromolecules, cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, organisms

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11 body systems

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digestive, endocrine, integumentary, immune, nervous, skeletal, reproductive, excretory, respiratory, muscular, circulatory