martes, 31 de mayo de 2011

Study Guide 5th period

7th Grade Biology guide

I. Study all vocabulary and concepts of these lessons. (Review)

1. Ch. 4.3: Meiosis is a special form of cell division. Pgs.117-122
2. Ch. 20.3: The reproductive system allows the production of offspring.Pgs. 694-700
3. Ch. 11.4: Many plants reproduce with flowers and fruits. Pgs. 379-386
4. Ch. 21.1: The human body changes over time. Pgs. 709-714


II. Study only the given vocabulary and concepts of these lessons.

1. Ch. 1: Vocabulary: cell, unicellular organism, multicellular organism, microscope
Concepts: -characteristics of living things page 10
-cell theory page 13
2. Ch. 2: Vocabulary: glucose, cellular respiration, photosynthesis
Concepts: -photosynthesis page 49
3. Ch. 3: Vocabulary: DNA, sexual reproduction, asexual reproduction,
Concepts: - difference between meiosis and mitosis
- 3 examples of asexual reproduction
4. Ch. 4: Vocabulary: gene, heredity
5. Ch. 6: Vocabulary: fossil, evolution, natural selection
6. Ch. 10: Vocabulary: autotroph, heterotroph
7. Ch. 14: Vocabulary: ecology, ecosystem, biotic factor, abiotic factor
8. Ch. 16: Vocabulary: natural resources, pollution, biodiversity
Concepts: - importance of biodiversity
- how human activity can affect biodiversity
- sustainable practices
9. Ch. 18: Concepts: - the parts and functions of the respiratory system


10. Ch. 21: Concepts: - maintaining a healthy lifestyle

jueves, 10 de febrero de 2011

Biology Study Guide 3rd period


Study Guide

1. Ch. 2.2 Cells capture and release energy.
Pgs. 47-54
2. Ch. 11.1 Plants are adapted to living on land.
Pgs. 357-362
3. Ch. 10.2 Plants are producers.
Pgs. 323-329
4. Ch. 10.3 Animals are consumers.
Pgs. 330-336
5. Ch. 15.2 Organisms can interact in different ways.
Pgs. 518-525
6. Ch. 5.3 Modern genetics uses DNA technology.
pgs. 150-154

7. Review vocabulary, questions, drawings, and charts in biology notebook.

lunes, 17 de enero de 2011

Scientific method


Hello 7th grade Biology students. This period we will be working on the Science Fair. Here are the steps of the Scientific Method and some links to help you find some interesting science fair topics. Remember that this year we want you to be creative with your topics and that they have to be based on Biology.

Science Fair

Science Fair Categories