Unit 1 Objectives
- Design and carry out a controlled, scientific experiment based on biological processes.
- State an appropriate hypothesis.
- Differentiate between independent and dependent variables.
- Identify the control group and/or controlled variables.
- Collect, organizes, and analyze data, using a computer and/or other laboratory equipment.
- Organize data through the use of data tables and graphs.
Analyze results from observations/expressed data. -
- Formulate an appropriate conclusion or generalization from the results of an experiment.
- Recognize assumption and limitations of the experiment.
- Follow safety rules in the laboratory.
- Select and use correct instruments
Uses graduated cylinders to measure volume
Uses metric ruler to measure length
Uses thermometer to measure temperature
Uses triple-beam or electronic balance to measure mass-
- Describe and compare the levels of organization and specialization in unicellular, colonial, and multi-cellular organisms.
- Designs and uses dichotomous keys to identify specimens.
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Analyze results from observations/expressed data.
- Follow safety rules in the laboratory.
- Select and use correct instruments
Uses metric ruler to measure length
Uses thermometer to measure temperature
Uses triple-beam or electronic balance to measure mass
- Describe and compare the levels of organization and specialization in unicellular, colonial, and multi-cellular organisms.
- Designs and uses dichotomous keys to identify specimens.