Final Overview

Biology Semester 1 Review

Scientific Method
 Variables: Independent, Dependent, Constants
 Hypothesis (If… Then)
 Controlled Experiment
 How many variables do you change?
 Measurement (SIMetric System) NO CONVERSIONS!!

Chemistry of Life
 Macromolecules
 Monomers and Polymers
 Organic Compounds  Proteins, Carbohydrates (Sugars and Starches), Lipids, and Nucleic Acids
 Organic Compounds Lab!

Cells and Microscopes
 Cell Theory
 Cell Types
o Similarities and differences
o Euks vs Proks
o Plant vs Animal
 Organelles
o Function and Label Pics.

Cell Transport
 Passive and Active Transport
 Diffusion and osmosis

Nutrition Websites

Nutrition and Healthy Eating Site: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/healthy-diet/NU00200
You can also locate nutritional information at one the following websites:
http://www.myfoodapedia.gov
http://www.calorieking.com/foods/
http://www.nutritiondata.com/

Fast Food? http://www.chowbaby.com/ (Click on Fast Food Calories)

Welcome back!

Welcome back Cardinals! I hope you had a great summer and that you're ready for an awesome school year.