Vocabulary Station
Write out each definition or draw the image that corresponds with the correct vocabulary
word.
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Hypothesis
Prediction
Unicellular
Cell
Autotroph
Heterotroph
DNA
Homeostasis
9. Biology
Answer Bank
Keeping internal
conditions the same
Molecule that stores
genetic information
Always written in an
If__then___
statement
A testable
explanation to an
observation
The study of life
The most basic unit
of life
Scientific Method Station
Part 1: Scenarios
Identify each in the following experiment:
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2.
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5.
independent variable
dependent variable
constants-(controlled variables)—
control experiment
repeated trials/sample size
Scenario 1
Leticia timed how fast five apple slices turned brown (oxidate) after being dipped in different preservatives such as
lemon juice, fruit freshener, salt water, and lime soda. Another part of the experiment had the apple slices simply set
out without any chemical put on them. All parts of the experiment had the apple slices in the same indoor conditions
such as humidity, temperature, and lighting; also only one variety of apple-Red Delicious was used. She repeated this
experiment 10 times.
Identify each in the following experiment:
6. independent variable
7. dependent variable
8. constants-(controlled variables)—
9. control experiment
10. repeated trials/sample size
Scenario 2
Maria wondered if different colors (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple) of plastic wrap affected the time for
bread to mold. She also wrapped a slices of bread in clear plastic wrap to see how they may normally mold. Before
wrapping the same type of bread (Wonder Whole Wheat), she placed 5 ml of water in the center of each slice. The
slices were of the same size and wrapped in the same manner and kept in a dark space at 75 degrees Fahrenheit. She
measured the area of mold growth for one week after the mold first appeared. She observed 25 slices of bread for each
color of wrap and the clear wrap as well.
Part 2: Make a hypothesis about each of the following statements. Then make a prediction based on the hypothesis.
Please write them in the format
If ….cause or independent variable …. then
effect or dependent variable/result ....
How does hard rock, classical, and popular music affect a person’s pulse rate?
11. Hypothesis: _______________________________________________________________________
12. Prediction: _______________________________________________________________________
What stimulus would a cat most strongly react to… a hand clap, a can being opened, a dog barking, or a bird
chirping?
13. Hypothesis: _______________________________________________________________________
14. Prediction: _______________________________________________________________________
Characteristics of Life Station
Examine these two organisms. Label each as multicellular or unicellular.
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2.
Identify which characteristic of life is illustrated by each statement.
3. ____________________________ “our cat had a little litter of kittens yesterday.”
4. _____________________ “Eat a good breakfast today and you will be able to run
longer.”
5. _____________________ “When that car pulled in the driveway, my cat ran to
hide under the porch.”
6. _____________________ Your body normally maintains a temperature of
98.6OF.
7. ________________________ Drawin’s Finches beaks have adapted to eat the type
of food available on each island.
8. _______________________ Cells make tissues, and tissues make organs, and
organs make organ systems.”
9. _______________________ Over time the caterpillar will turn into a butterfly
10.
_________________ Cells are the basic units of life
Microscope Station
Label the following parts
A. ________________________
B. ________________________
C. ________________________
D. ________________________
E. ________________________
F. ________________________
G. ________________________
H. ________________________
I.
________________________
1. Which part of the microscope secures the specimen?
2. Which part of the microscope determine how much light is let
through?
3. Name all the parts of the microscope that has a lens.
4. Which part should you NOT use on high power?
5. Describe the pathway of light in the microscope.
1. Staple Packet in the following order
1) Syllabus Scavenger Hunt
2) Notes: Scientific Method
3) Notes: Microscopes
4) Vocabulary Chart
5) What is Life?
6) Notes: Characteristics of Life
7) Study Guide
2. Work on Study Guide and any assignment that is not finished