Important Vocabulary and Ideas Observations Qualitative Quantitative Inference
Important Vocabulary and Ideas
Observation(s) Qualitative Quantitative
Inference
Valid(ity)
Scientific Method
Situation
Prediction
Investigation
Control Group • normal situation • used as a reference
Experimental Group • Group being experimented on
Independent Variable • One factor that differs from the control
Dependent Variable • what you measure
Controlled Variables • what you keep the same • vases • Amount of sun • Amount of water
2 Ways to improve any experiment
Topic 1 Important Vocabulary
Characteristics of Life • Cells Made up of • Metabolism Have • Homeostasis Maintain • Reproduction Pass on DNA
Similarities Among Living Organisms • Life Processes GRRSNERT • Chemical Composition Organic vs Inorganic • Organization CTOOSO
Life Processes
Growth
Respiration
Reproduction
Synthesis
Nutrition
Nutrition
Nutrition
Excretion
Regulation or Coordination
Transport
Diversity of Living Organisms
Chemical Composition • Organic Has C and H • Inorganic Does not have C and H
Organization
Cells The Basic Unit of
Organelle(s)
Cytoplasm
Nucleus
Vacuole
Ribosomes
Mitochondria
Chloroplasts
Cell (Plasma) Membrane
TOO BIG
Passive Transport
Active Transport
Digestive System
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