5 Themes in Biology

Objective: Be able to identify, explain and give an example of 5 of the ten themes in biology.

What we did:
E block completed a jig-saw activity and working with a partner, gave a mini-presentation on one of the following themes: form and function, energy and life, reproduction, cellular basis of life, interaction with the environment or biological systems.

F Long Block: After a 20 minute discussion on the five themes listed above, we set off on a walk towards the lower pond to see how many of the themes we could see in action. Armed with clipboards and magnifying glasses, we observed how an oyster mushroom on a tree is an example of an interaction with the environment and how a monarch butterfly has other species that imitate it for protection (an example of adaptation).

Homework: Read section 1.3 and complete the short answer essay questions on page 20. You must write 3-4 sentences for each questions and use complete sentences.

Heads Up: You have a quiz on Tuesday on sections 1.2, 1.3 and use of a microscope.