Study Guide

5th period objectives 1. Ch. 4.3: Meiosis is a special form of cell division. Pgs.117-122 2. Ch. 20.3: The reproductive system allows the production of offspring.Pgs. 694-700 3. Ch. 11.4: Many plants reproduce with flowers and fruits. Pgs. 379-386 4. Ch. 21.1: The human body changes over time. Pgs. 709-714 5. Ch. 21.3: Science helps people prevent and treat disease. Pgs. 724-729 Yearly objectives Ch. 1: Vocabulary: cell, unicellular organism, multicellular organism, microscope Concepts: -characteristics of living things -cell theory Ch. 2: Vocabulary: glucose, cellular respiration, photosynthesis Concepts: -photosynthesis Ch. 3: Vocabulary: DNA, sexual reproduction, asexual reproduction, Concepts: - difference between meiosis and mitosis - 3 examples of asexual reproduction Ch. 4: Vocabulary: gene, heredity Ch. 6: Vocabulary: fossil, evolution, natural selection Ch. 10: Vocabulary: autotroph, heterotroph Ch. 14: Vocabulary: ecology, ecosystem, biotic factor, abiotic factor 8. Ch. 16: Vocabulary: natural resources, pollution, biodiversity Concepts: - importance of biodiversity - how human activity can affect biodiversity - sustainable practices 9. Ch. 18: Concepts: - the parts and functions of the respiratory system - the parts and functions of the digestive system 10. Ch. 21: Concepts: - maintaining a healthy lifestyle