OBSERVATIONS INFERENCES Observation Is exactly what you see
OBSERVATIONS? ? INFERENCES? ? ? Observation: Is exactly what you see – without any interpretation. Inference: Is the “story” you make up – your interpretation of the situation.
Characteristics of Life: • Anything possessing all the characteristics of life is known as organism an _______. Characteristics of LIFE: cells 1. Made of _______ Reproduce 2. ________ universal genetic code 3. Uses ___________ Grow develop 4. ____ and _____ 5. Obtain materials & energy (living EAT things ______) Respond to the environment 6. _____ internal 7. Maintain a stable ____ environment Change over time (evolve) 8. ____
Characteristics of Life: bacteria cells 1. All living things are made of ______. a. Cells: the most basic unit of organisms b. Cells: smallest unit that can carry on ALL cellular activities unicellular bacteria c. __________ made of only one cell (______) multicellular d. __________ made of many cells (trees, humans, etc…) * this allows cells to become more specialized Cells _____ Tissues _________ Organs Organ Systems _______ Organism ______ reproduce 2. All living things _________ asexual reproduction a single organism can reproduce a. ______________: without the aid of another organism. (bacteria) sexual reproduction requires b. ______________: two cells from different organisms to produce a new cell and thus a new organism (dogs) * some organisms can do both! MOLLY
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