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Unit 1 - Life

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Unit 2 - Heredity and Evolution
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Unit 3 - Diversity of Life
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Unit 4 - Plants
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Unit 5 - Animals
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Unit 6 - The Human Body
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Information in this Unit is covered in 8th Grade Health Class, but the unit page sill contains active links.

Unit 7 - Staying Healthy
 
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Information in this Unit is covered in 8th Grade Health Class, but the unit page sill contains active links.

Unit 8 - Ecology
 
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This page provides resources supporting the science classes taught by Mr. Tim Lynch at Meeker Junior High School, Kent School District, Renton, WA, USA. This page is aligned with the classroom textbook, but presents material which will extend beyond the textbook's limits. These resources are supplied for the use of Meeker students, their parents, and others who can make use of them. Feedback is welcome.

Resources: How To Use These Resources, Class Welcome Page, Online Newsletter, Guide To Success In Mr. Lynch's Class, About Mr. Lynch's Tests, Open House Presentation

Chapter 1

Exploring Life

An introduction to the study of Life Science.

Reading Pages: 4 to 24

Key Words: adaptation, biogenesis, cell, control, development, homeostasis, hypothesis, law, life span, organism, response, scientific methods, spontaneous generation, stimulus, technology, theory, variable

Section Wrap-up's (SWU's): pgs. 9, 13, 23, 25

Resources: Unit 1 Links, Lesson Spontaneous Generation HTML, Work Sheet On Science Tools pdf, Study Guide for Chap 1 pdf, Chapter 1 Resources, Pre Test Chapter 1,

Chapter 2

The Structure of Viruses and Cells

An introduction to viruses and the cell. Its structure, and the Cell Theory.

Reading Pages: 30 to 56

Key Words: AIDS, cell membrane, cell theory, cell wall, chloroplasts, chromatin, compound light microscope, cytoplasm, electron microscope, endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi body, host cell, lysosomes, mitochondria, nucleus, organ, organelle, ribosome, system, tissues, vacuole, virus

Section Wrap-up's (SWU's): pgs. 37, 39, 44, 55

Resources: Unit 1 Links, Virus Lesson, Virus Wanted Poster pdf, Lesson Cell Information, Lesson Cell Photos, Pizza Cell Activity, Study Guide Chap. 2 pdf, Chapter 2 Resources, Pre Test Chapter 2,

Chapter 3

Cell Processes

An introduction to the chemistry of living things and how a cell operates

Reading Pages: 62 to 84

Key Words: active transport, biogas, biomass, consumer, carbohydrates, diffusion, endocytosis, enzymes, equilibrium, exocytosis, fermentation, gasohol, inorganic compound, lipids, metabolism, mixture, nucleic acids, organic compound, osmosis, passive transport, photosynthesis, producers, proteins, respiration

Section Wrap-up's (SWU's): pgs. 70, 76, 81, 85

Resources: Unit 1 Links, Element Symbols List, Lesson On Matter, Study Guide Chap. 3 pdf , Chapter 3 Resources, Pre Test Chapter 3,

Chapter 4

Cell Reproduction

Cell division, Sexual Reproduction at the cellular level and DNA discussed.

Reading Pages: 90 to 118

Key Words: asexual reproduction, centromere, chromosome, clone, diploid, DNA, egg, fertilization, gametes, gene, haploid, meiosis, mitosis, mRNA, mutation, replication, sexual reproduction, sperm, transgenic organisms, tRNA, zygote

Section Wrap-up's (SWU's): pgs. 98, 103, 109, 113

Resources: Unit 1 Links , DNA, Genes, Chromosomes, Cell Division Lesson, Study Guide Chap. 4 pdf , Chapter 4 Resources, Pre Test Chapter 4,

Chapter 5

Heredity

Introduction to genetics, Mendelian and Non-Mendelian inheritance

Reading Pages: 122 to 144

Key Words: allele, dominant, genetic engineering, genetics, genome, genotype, heredity, heterozygous, homozygous, incomplete dominance, multiple alleles, pedigree, phenotype, polygenic inheritance, probability, Punnett square, purebred, recessive, sex-linked gene

Section Wrap-up's (SWU's): pgs. 130, 136, 143, 145

Resources: Unit 2 Links , Human Traits, Human Karyotype, Study Guide Chap. 5 pdf , Chapter 5 Resources, Pre Test Chapter 5,

Chapter 6

Evolution

Review of the mechanisms causing change in organisms

Reading Pages: 150 to 182

Key Words: embryology, endangered species, evolution, extinction, fossil, gradualism, hominid, homologous, Homo sapiens, natural selection, population, primate, punctuated equilibrium, radioactive element, radioactive dating, relative dating, sedimentary rock, species, variation, vestigial structure

Section Wrap-up's (SWU's): pgs. 161, 170, 175, 177

Resources: Unit 2 Links , Evolution Lessons, Study Guide Chap. 6 pdf , Chapter 6 Resources, Pre Test Chapter 6,

Chapter 7

Classification of Living Things

The grouping and naming of living organisms

Reading Pages: 186 to 204

Key Words: binomial nomenclature, classes, classify, deforestation, dichotomous keys, division, eukaryotes, families, genus, kingdom, orders, phylogeny, phylum, prokaryotes, species, species diversity, taxonomy

SRQ's: pgs. 158, 163, 165, 169

Resources: Unit 3 Links , Classification Page, Study Guide Chap. 7 pdf , Chapter 7 Resources, Pre Test Chapter 7,

Chapter 8

Bacteria

Review of a the characteristics of the Viruses & Monerans

Reading Pages: 210 to 222

Key Words: Aerobes, AIDS, antibiotic, endospores, fission, flagellum, interferon, latent, virus, nitrogen-fixing bacteria, obligate anaerobes, parasite, pathogen, saprophyte, toxins, vaccine, viruses

SRQ's: pgs. 185, 187, 191, 195

Resources: Unit 3 Links, Virus Lesson, Moneran Lesson, Virus Wanted Poster Activity/.pdf, Study Guide Chap. 8 pdf , Chapter 8 Resources, Pre Test Chapter 8,

Chapter 9

Protists and Fungi

Review of a the characteristics of the Protists and Fungi

Reading Pages: 230 to 254

Key Words: algae, asci, basidium, budding, chitin, cilia, hyphae, lichen, mutualistic, protists, protozoa, pseudopods, sporangia, spores, symbiosis

SRQ's: pgs. 209, 215

Resources: Unit 3 Links , Protista Lesson, Fungi Lesson, Study Guide Chap. 9 pdf , Chapter 1 Resources, Pre Test Chapter 1,

Chapter 10

Introduction to Plants

Survey of primitive non-vascular plants.

Reading Pages: 258 to 280

Key Words: alternation of generations, bogs, carotenoids, cellulose, cuticle, epiphyte, fond, gametophyte, liverwort, moss, nonvascular plants, pioneer species, prothallus, rhizoids, rhizome, sori, sporophyte, vascular plants, vascular tissue

SRQ's: pgs. 235, 245, 247

Resources: Unit 4 Links , PrimitivePlants, Study Guide Chap. 10 pdf,

Chapter 11

The Seed Plants

Survey of gymnosperms and angiosperm plants.

Reading Pages: 284 to 306

Key Words: acid rain, angiosperms, cambium, dicots, guard cells, gymnosperms, monocots, ovary, palisade layer, phloem, pistil, pollen grains, pollen tube, pollination, scrubber, spongy layer, stamen, stomata, xylem

SRQ's: pgs. 258, 261, 269

Resources: Unit 4 Links ,

Chapter 12

Plant Processes

Introduction to how plants operate - photosynthesis, relationships

Reading Pages: 314 to 338

Key Words: auxin, coevolution, day-neutral plants, ethnobotany, long-day plants, photoperiodism, photosynthesis, respiration, short-day plants, stimulus, transpiration, tropism

SRQ's: pgs. 280, 284, 287, 289

Resources: Unit 4 Links , Study Gujide Chap 12 pdf,

Chapter 13

Introduction to Animals

Review of the characteristics of Simple Invertebrates

Reading Pages: 342 to 360

Key Words: anus, bilateral symmetry, cnidarians, collar cells, cyst, filter feeders, free-living, hermaphrodite, invertebrates, larva, medusa, polyp, Porifera, radial symmetry, regeneration, sessile, tentacles, vertebrates

SRQ's: pgs. 304, 307, 313, 318

Resources: Unit 5 Links , Simple Invertebrate Lesson, Study Guide Chap. 13 pdf,

Chapter 14

Mollusks, Worms, Arthropods, and Echinoderms

Review of the characteristics of the Complex Invertebrates

Reading Pages: 370 to 392

Key Words: appendages, Arthropoda, closed circulatory system, crop, DDT, echinoderms, exoskeleton, gills, gizzard, mantle, metamorphosis, mollusks, molting, open circulatory system, pesticide, radula, setae, spiracles, tube feet, water-vascular system

SRQ's: pgs. 326, 330, 338, 341, 344

Resources: Unit 5 Links, Complex Invertebrates Lesson, Study Guide Chap 14 pdf,

Chapter 15

Fish, Amphibians, and Reptiles

Review of the characteristics of Cold-Blooded Vertebrates

Reading Pages: 400 to 416

Key Words: amniote egg, amphibians, biological indicators, cartilage, chordates, clear-cut, cold-blooded, dorsal nerve cord, endoskeleton, estivation, fins, fish, gill slits, hibernation, notochord, predator, prey, reptile, scalaes, warm-blooded

SRQ's: pgs. 354, 359, 361, 366

Resources Unit 5 Links , Cold-Blooded Vertebrate Lesson, Frog Anatomy and Dissection, Study Guide Chap 15 pdf,

Chapter 16

Birds and Mammals

Review of the characteristics of Warm-Blooded Animals

Reading Pages: 426 to 446

Key Words: carnivores, contour feathers, down feathers, gestation period, herbivores, incubate, mammals, mammary glands, manatees, marsupials, monotremes, omnivores, placenta, placental mammals, poaching, preening, umbilical cord

SRQ's: pgs. 377, 385, 387

Resources: Unit 5 Links , Warm-Blooded Animals, Study Guide Chap 16 pdf,

Chapter 17

Animal Behavior

Introduction to how and why animals behave the way they do

Reading Pages: 454 to 476

Key Words: aggression, behavior, carrying capacity, circadian rhythm, communication, conditioning, courtship behavior, cyclic behaviors, imprinting, innate behavior, insight, instinct, learning, migration, motivation, reflex, social behavior, society, territory, trial and error

SRQ's: pgs. 399, 405, 407

Resources: Unit 5 Links,

Chapter 18

Life and the Environment

Chapter 19

Ecosystems

Chapter 20

Resources and the Environment

Review of resources and polution

Reading Pages: 648 to 661

Key Words: conservation, environmental activists, environmental management, erosion, greenhouse effect, natural resources, nonrenewable resources, reforestation, renewable resources, solid wastes, wildlife preserve

SRQ's: pgs. 653, 657, 659, 661

Resources: Unit 8 Links,

Chapter 21

Bones, Muscles, and Skin

Chapter 22

Nutrients and Digestion

Chapter 23

The Circulatory System

Chapter 24

Respiration and Excretion

Chapter 25

Nervous and Endocrine Systems

Chapter 26

Reproduction and Growth

Chapter 27

Immunity

Chapter 26

Organisms and Their Environments

Introduction to the concepts of Ecology

Reading Pages: 606 to 621

Key Words: abiotic factors, biosphere, biotic factors, camouflage, carbon-oxygen cycle, community, controlled burns, ecology, ecosystem, energy pyramid, food chain, food web, habitat, mimicry, niche, nitrogen cycle, population, population density, water cycle

SRQ's: pgs. 611, 616, 619, 621

Resources: Unit 8 Links,

Chapter 27

Biomes

Review of the characteristics of several classic Biomes

Reading Pages: 628 to 641

Key Words: biomes, climate, climax community, estuary, limiting factor, litterol zone, pelagic zone, permafrost, primary succession, secondary succession, sublitteral zone, succession, tundra, water table, wetland

SRQ's: pgs. 631, 636, 639, 641

Resources: Unit 8 Links,

Chapter 28

Resources and the Environment

Review of resources and polution

Reading Pages: 648 to 661

Key Words: conservation, environmental activists, environmental management, erosion, greenhouse effect, natural resources, nonrenewable resources, reforestation, renewable resources, solid wastes, wildlife preserve

SRQ's: pgs. 653, 657, 659, 661

Resources: Unit 8 Links,

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