DO NOWDO NOW1) Take out your Chapter 1 packet

2) Complete Do Now questions on p.

3) Wait quietly to begin

Today’s Learning Target Today’s Learning Target

I can – list and describe the 7 characteristics of life

Chapter 1: Biology & You Chapter 1: Biology & You Section 1 Section 1

Think – Pair - ShareThink – Pair - SharePart 1: Think of all the characteristics you have in common with a bird (ex: robin)

Turn to your shoulder partner and share your ideas..

The Characteristics of LifeThe Characteristics of LifeEvery “living” thing is called an

organismLife is characterized by 7 main

propertiesMini – Group Activity

◦Discuss and list on an index card as many characteristics of life as you can think of using the picture

How many non living things share these characteristics?

1. Cell Structure & 1. Cell Structure & Function Function Cells are highly organizedCells have thin coverings called

membranesCell Theory

◦ All living things are made of cells◦ Cells are the smallest unit capable of life

functions◦ Cell come only from other cells

Complete the question in your notes on the organization of living things, once your done compare with your group!Did you know?

-Your body

contains more

than 100 trillion

cells?!

Give a fact, Give a name!Give a fact, Give a name!If you can name

this organism raise your hand

If you can name this organism AND give one fact about it, raise your hand and hold up only your pointer finger

2.Reproduction 2.Reproduction Reproduction-

the process by which living organisms make more of their own kind

All living things can reproduce

Reproduction is not needed for the survival of an individual, but necessary for the survival of a species

Can you name this?Can you name this?1) If you can name

this organism raise your hand

2) Pair up with someone that does not have their hand raised

3) With your partner, decide which type of reproduction this organism will go through

3. Metabolism3. MetabolismMetabolism- the sum of all

chemical reactions carried out in an organism

All living things carry out many chemical reactions in order to obtain and use energy to grow, move, and process information obtained from chemical reactionsDid you know?

A hummingbirds metabolism is 1,400 calories/kilogram compared to a dove that’s 127 calories/kilogram!

4. Homeostasis4. HomeostasisHomeostasis:

ability to maintain a stable internal environment even if the external environment changes

Did you know?Many arctic

animals can maintain a constant body temp. because of their thick layer of fat?

How do we maintain a constant body temp?

5. Heredity5. HeredityHeredity- the passing of traits from

parent to offspringA gene is the basic unit of heredity DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) –

molecule that carries directions for inheritance, for every organism on Earth

This is why children tend to look like their parents!

6. Evolution6. EvolutionEvolution- change in the

inherited traits of species over generations

All living things must be able to adapt to changing environmental conditions

7. Interdependence (LAST 7. Interdependence (LAST ONE!)ONE!)Interdependent- organisms are

dependent on one another and their environment for survival

Organisms in a biological community must live and interact with other organisms

7. Interdependence 7. Interdependence ExampleExampleJot – Pair – ShareDescribe interdependence in

terms of this picture of an owl and a mouse

Think about the food chain to help you describe this characteristic of life

Share with two other students

Clean up – Close upClean up – Close upToday’s Learning Target:I can – list and describe the 7

characteristics of life 1) Grab an index card and put

your name on it2) Without your notes, list 4

characteristics of life and turn it in up front

3) Chapter 1 Quiz tomorrow!

DO NOWDO NOW1) Grab your textbooks for today

2) Review your notes from Chapter 1

3) Think of questions on material you are confused on

4) Quiz soon!

Today’s Learning Target Today’s Learning Target

I can – describe and evaluate three real world problems in the area of biology

Solving Real-World Problems Solving Real-World Problems – Section 2– Section 21) In your group, have one person take out their whiteboard, marker, and eraser

2) As a group, list 5 real-world issues in the area of biology

3) Think about how scientists are working to solve these problems

Solving Real-World Problems Solving Real-World Problems – Section 2– Section 21) Turn to p. 10 in your textbooks

2) Each group will be assigned one issues associated with biology

3) Read your section carefully, take thorough notes in bullet point fashion

Solving Real-World Problems Solving Real-World Problems – Section 2– Section 24) Create a small poster that includes

the following:◦Name of your problem◦Describe why this is a problem◦Describe how scientists are trying to solve this problem and the benefits

◦Give definitions of any “bold” words that the class should know

5) You will present this poster to the class

DO NOWDO NOW1) Take out your Chapter 1 packet

2) Complete p. Do Now #3 Questions

3) Get your poster ready to present

4) Chapter 1 Test tomorrow!

Today’s Learning Target Today’s Learning Target

I can – describe and evaluate three real world problems in the area of biology

DO NOWDO NOW1) Review your Chapter 1 notes

2) Think of questions on material you are still confused on

3) Chapter 1 Test soon!