Vocabulary
For credit and make the most effective way to study the following must be done for each word written into your INB:
* Each vocabulary word should have it's prefix-, -suffix, and root words shown and defined when possible. Example: Biology: bio- means life; -ology means study of...
* Defined by the student in their own words.
* Self-authored sentence OR they can use a sentence out of the book!
* A picture or graphic showing the word in some meaningful way is required. Please make it about 4x4 centimeters. Can be hand drawn or a ready-made graphic (printed, cut, and pasted into INB).
* For bonus points do one of the following for any of the words: find a synonym, analogy, or example.
* All must be handwritten!
Check out the glossary page for easy access to definitions found on the net.
Vocabulary Classification of Organisms and Evolution of Earth Quarter 4
* classificaton
* taxonomy
* binomial nomenclature
* prokaryote
* eukaryote
* species
* taxa: Domains to Species categories.
Vocabulary Evolution of Life of Earth Quarter 4
* evolution
* adaptation
* natural selection
* fossil
* paleontologist
* comparative anatomy
* gradualism
* punctuated equilibrium
* homologous structures
* extinction
* habitat
* branching tree diagrams (cladograms & phylogenetic trees)
Vocabulary Chapter 5 Genetics Quarter 3
* allele
* gene
* genotype
* dominant
* recessive
* probablity
* phenotype
* heterozygous
* hybrid
* homozygous
* purebred
* heredity
Vocabulary Chapter 3 Cellular Biology Quarter 2
* cell
* cell theory
* unicellular
* multicuellular
* organelle
* element
* compound or chemical
* enzyme
* diffusion
* osmosis
* active transport
* passive transport
* selectively or semi-permeable
Vocabulary Chapter 14 Cardiovascular/Circulatory & Respiratory Systems Quarter 1 not to be done for a grade.
* atrium
* ventricle
* valve
* arteries
* veins
* capillaries
* aorta
* plasma
* reb blood cells
* white blood cells
* blood pressure (systolic & diastolic)
* platelets
* pulse
* hemoglobin
* respiration
* diffusion
Vocabulary Chapter 13 Bones, Muscles, and Homeostasis Quarter 1
* homeostasis
* function
* anatomy
* physiology
* structure
* organism
* tissue
* cartilage
* vertebrae
* ligament
* tendon
* joint
* striated muscle
* smooth muscle
* cardiac muscle
* fulcrum
* lever
* mechanical advantage
