Cells: Structure & Function Chp 3 & 9
Chapters 3 and 9: Cells Structure and Function; Bacteria and Protists
Chapter 3 Study Guide
Chapter 9
Study Guide: only questions about Bacteria and Protists
Big Ideas: What is the structure and function of a cell?
Essential Questions
- What can we learn about organisms by studying cells?
- What impact have new inventions had on our study of life science?
- How do different organelles contribute to the overall functioning of a cell?
- Cells are diverse, why?
- How does the function of cells vary between unicellular and multicellular organisms?
- Why do plant cells have chloroplasts but not animal cells?
- How are elements and compounds similar and different?
- What function do water, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids have in a cell?
- How do molecules move in relation to cells?
Cells: Processes: Chp 4 & 9
Chapter 4 & 9: Cell Processes and Energy; Virus
Online Study Guide
Big Ideas: How do cells obtain energy they need to carry out all their functions?
Essential Questions:
- How does the sun supply living things with the energy they need?
- What happens during photosynthesis?
- What is the difference between a heterotroph and an autotroph?
- How are photosynthesis and respiration related?
- What is the purpose of cell division?
- How do nitrogen pairs determine DNA replication accuracy?
- What factors influence how and when cells differentiate within different organisms?
- Virus: Are viruses a living thing? How do they impact living things?
Light and the Eye: Chp 2
Chapter 2: Using Light
Online Study Guide for Chapter 2: STUDY GUIDE
Big Idea: How does light allow you to see?
Essential Questions:
- How do waves transfer energy?
- What are the differences between wavelength, frequency and amplitude?
- Why can electromagnetic radiation travel through empty space?
- How does visible light interact with an object?
- Why do light rays bend when they enter a new medium at an angle?
- How does the shape of a lens affect the image produced?
- How does an eye interpret light?
- How are a variety of lenses used to increase our understanding of science?
Topics:
- Waves and the Electromagnetic Spectrum
- Visible Light and Color
- Reflection and Refraction
- Seeing Light- The Eye
Investigations:
- UV Beads Lab- scientific practices and experimental design
- Exploring Light and Color Lab- patterns, cause/effect
- Reflection/Refraction Lab- patterns, scientific practices, cause/effect
- Eye Problems Research and Presentations
- Eye Dissection Lab: scientific practices, systems/models, structure/function, patterns
What is Life Science? Chp 1
Chapter 1: What is Life Science?
Big Idea: How do scientists make progress in understanding the natural world?
Essential Questions:
- What is Science?
- How do scientists solve problems?
- What is the value of quantitative vs. qualitative observations?
- What is the difference between an inference and prediction?
- How does using a model help scientists communicate information?
- How are organisms similar and different?
- What does it mean that a hypothesis is testable?
- Why is safety a primary concern in the lab?
Topics:
- Thinking Like a Scientist
- The Study of Life
- Scientific Inquiry and Scientific Practices
- Safety in the Laboratory
Investigations: (Labs: Crosscutting Concept / Scientific & Engineering Practices)
Nature of Science-
- Finger Maze Activity: Collecting and Graphing Data
- SpongeBob: Investigations, Practices and Safety
- Penny Lab: Science Practices, Cause/Effect, Matter/Energy
