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Chapter 1 Biology and You Section 1-4 What is Biology?
Content Objectives
I will be able to identify:
• Lab Safety Procedures
• The characteristics of life
1-4 What is Biology?
Language objectives
I will be able to:
I will be able to:
• Discuss good lab safety procedures
• Explain the seven characteristics of life using appropriate vocabulary
1-4 What is Biology?
Lab Safety
1. Listen and follow all instructions
2. Read the procedure before doing the activity.
3. Do not take shortcuts.
1-3 Tools and Techniques
Lab Safety
4. Wear safety goggles when required.
5. Measure chemicals precisely.
6. Never taste or smell chemicals unless instructed to do so.
1-3 Tools and Techniques
Lab Safety
7. Do not use damaged equipment.
8. Keep lab area clean and free of clutter.
9. Pay attention where you are walking
10.Report all accidents 1-3 Tools and Techniques
Adapted from Holt Biology 2008
YOUR TURN
With a partner, read the Chapter 1 Section 4 Active Reading – What is Biology?
1st - Take turns reading the questions aloud to each other, alternating questions.
2nd - Take turns reading the selection aloud to each other, alternating sentences or paragraphs.
Adapted from Holt Biology 2008 Adapted from Holt Biology 2008
YOUR TURN
As you read discuss the content.
Reread and discuss each question. Write down the best answer to the question using full descriptive sentences.
• Be prepared to share your ideas with the
class.
Adapted from Holt Biology 2008
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The Study of Life
Biology includes:
• biochemistry
• ecology
• cell biology
• genetics
• evolution
1-4 What is Biology?
• microbiology
• botany
• zoology
• physiology
7 Properties of Life
All living things…
1. Are made of one or more cells
2. Maintain a stable internal environment -
homeostasis
3. Carry out chemical reactions - metabolism
1-4 What is Biology?
7 Properties of Life
All living things…
4. Respond to the external environment -
responsiveness
5. Produce more of their own kind - reproduction
6. Passes on traits to offspring - heredity
7. Increase in size - growth (and development)
1-4 What is Biology?
Think, Share, Write #6
How is heredity related to
evolution?
Think, Share, Write #6
How is heredity related to
evolution?
Answer
Section Review
1. Explain what biology is.
Section Review
2. Describe nine (9) fields that are part of
the science of biology.
Section Review
3. Name the basic unit of life.
Section Review
4. Discuss the seven (7) properties all living
organisms share.
Section Review
5. Define homeostasis.
Section Review
6. Recognizing Verifiable Facts - If you find
an object that seems alive, how might
you determine if the object is indeed an
organism?
Section Review
7. Elaborating - Give an example of one
way that you are interdependent on
another type of organism.
Section Review
8. Analyzing Information - Relate five of the
characteristics of life to an organism
familiar to you.