Unifying themes of science

Unifying themes of science

Introduction

Universal themes in Science

• Organization

• Systems

• Growth & Development

• Equilibrium

Universal Themes in Science

Science uses observations, questions & experiments to explain the world in terms of natural forces & events. This leads to the revelation of patterns that can explain and predict events in nature.

Universal Themes in Science

Patterns in nature allow us to analyze or better understand the cycles & systems either acting within or upon an organism. Different systems will interact, or work together, in the goal to maintain homeostasis.

Universal Themes in Science

In the goal to maintain balance within the systems of nature, organisms have evolved structures that help them to adapt to life in different environments, as well as, form intricate and delicate webs of interdependent relationships that help the conservation of matter & energy.

Levels of organization in nature

Multiple Select

Which of the following is NOT a universal theme in science?

• Equilibrium

• Organization

• Biodiversity

• Systems

Biosphere- Everywhere life exists

Biosphere

land environments (forests, deserts, grasslands); Aquatic environments (Oceans, lakes, & other water environments); Everything that lives on Earth & every place where those things live (biodiversity)

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Multiple Choice

The atmosphere, geosphere & hydrosphere are all inclusive of the biosphere

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Humans & all other living things things exist in the

• Geosphere

• Biosphere

• Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere

Abiotic/Biotic Factors- living vs nonliving things

Characteristics of living things

• All organisms are made up of one or more cells

• Cycle through growth & development

• Obtain & use energy

• maintain homeostasis

• Respond to changes in environment (stimuli)

• Have DNA

• Reproduce

Vocabulary

• Biosphere

• biotic factor

• abiotic factor

• Biodiversity

• Organism

• cell

• system

Vocabulary

• ecosystem

• homeostasis

• Independent & Dependent variables

• Hypothesis/Constants/Scientific inquiry

• Scientific theory vs Scientific Law

• Data (Quantitative/Qualitative)

Open Ended

What is one thing from today's lesson you think might show up on a quiz?