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Science
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Study of natural world, includes matter & energy
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Biology
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Study of living organisms & life's processes
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Homosapiens
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Bipedal, complex, large brain, opposable thumbs, language (spoken/written)
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taxonomy
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Organizing, classifying & naming orgamisms
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Animalia
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Ingest orgamism of energy (homospapiens)
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Plantae
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Photosynthesis
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Monera
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(ex. bacteria)Prokaryotic cells, uncellular
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Fungi
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Absorb nutrients for energy
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Protista
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(ex. ameoba, colvox, paramecium)unicellular
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Scientific Method
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1) observe and ask a question2) form a hypothesis3) perform experiment (set-up, prediction, collect data) (follow a procedure, material list)4) Analyze our data (statistical analysis, graph/chart)5) Support (or not) the hypothesis (conclusion)
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For a hypothesis to become a theory it must...
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-be broad-be extensively tested-be supported over time-explain a broad range of facts-have a high degree of reliability
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Hypothesis vs Theory
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-Hypothesis can become a theory.-Theories can be refuted over time
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Characteristics of Life
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-Aerobic-oxygen-Reproduce-energy-maintaining homeostasis-composed of cells-evolve over time-stimulis response to the environment
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