Chapter 1
Introduction: Evolution and the Foundations of Biology
Notes & Videos
Diagrams
1-1: Structure --> Function
Cow's Eye Dissection
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Data
Variables
Inquiry
Resources
Quiz
Bozeman Science: Introduction to Biology
Bozeman Science: Essential Characteristics of Life
Bozeman Science: The Three Domains of Life
1.21 Inquiry
Scientific Skills Exercise:
Interpreting a pair of bar graphs
Textbook page 18
How much does camouflage affect predation on mice by owls with and without moonlight?
Test Your Understanding
Textbook page 20
As you complete test, mark notes with:
a star (I know this),
a checkmark (I might know this),
or a question mark (I don't know, I guessed).
Self-correct using answers in back of textbook.
Write validations/corrections for checkmarks, question marks, and missed stars (oops).
Illustrative
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Cytoskeleton
Membrane -bound organelles
Endomembrane systems
Linear chromosomes
Symbiosis
Directional phenotypic change
Natural selection by coloration
Analysis of phylogenetic trees
Log Entry 1
What do I bring?
What do you bring to biological studies? Skills, talents, interests, experience, knowledge, questions, enthusiasm...
What do you bring that can be shared to help enrich the classroom community?
What do you need to absorb from others?
Chapter 1 Project: Interactions
Observe interactions between organisms and their environment in a natural area and in a synthetic surface area (i.e. a grassy area vs. a parking lot).
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Describe how conditions differ between these two environments.
Categorize between biotic and abiotic factors. Describe how abiotic factors impact biotic factors in your examples.
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Option: Schedule a get-together lab to work on choice chambers for pill bugs.
emergent properties
eukaryotic cells
prokaryotic cells
DNA
genes
gene expression
natural selection
crypsis
theory
controlled experiment
variables
dependent variable
independent variable
experimental group
hypothesis
Concept
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evolution
structure and function
tree of life
energy flow
cell: prokaryote/eukaryote
Critical Thinking
A: Identify various levels of organization within a unique habitat.
B: Describe the flow patterns of energy and matter.
C: How could natural selection have led to the evolution of adaptations such as camouflaging coat color in beach mice?
D: What are the roles of gathering and interpreting data in scientific inquiry?
E: Discuss Darwin's view of natural selection as a mechanism for unity and diversity of life on Earth.
F: Describe the three domains of life.
I can't see the forest for the trees...
To be honest, this early in the course you really should not have any need during Chapter 1 to review information from your general biology course. If however, you feel you are struggling, please see your teacher. The sooner, the better!