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8th Grade Science Midterm Review-2015
803 Wednesday Jan 21st
804 Monday Jan 26th
Chapter 1- The Nature of Science and p. 629
Key concepts: All the steps of scientific method. Know how the steps in order and be able to identify different types of variables. Know various measurements: mass, length, volume etc and the tools used to determine each. Parts and how to use a microscope. Be able to distinguish between observation and inferences as well as accuracy and precision.
Vocabulary: control, dependent variable, independent variable, hypothesis, conclusion model, scientific method, mass, volume, weight, observations, inferences, accuracy and precision
Chapter 2- Cells and Mitosis
Key concepts: Know the major organelles and their function of both plant and animal cells. Cell division is responsible for repair and growth.
Vocabulary: cell, cell wall, cell membrane, nucleus, vacuole, cytoplasm, chlorophyll, DNA, chromosomes
Chapter 3 Plant Reproduction
Key concepts: Know the two types of reproduction, asexual and sexual. Main parts of the flower, how seeds develop into plant, parts of a seed and their function. Sexual reproduction involves the process of fertilization and yields variety amongst the species. Asexual reproduction yields identical copy of the parent.
Vocabulary: germination, ovary, ovule, pistil, pollen grain, pollination, germination, stamen, fertilization, clone, variety, budding, cutting
Chapter 5 Heredity
Key concepts: How scientists understand traits to be inherited. That genes are sections of DNA that determine certain traits. Mutations of the DNA are permanent changes and can have negative or positive effects on the organism. Scientists use Punnet squares to predict the probability of a trait being passed on. Pedigree charts are used to study genetic history of a family.
Vocabulary: Gene, mutations, chromosome, dominant and recessive genes, allele, phenotype, genotype, Punnett square, pedigree chart, heredity, genetics
* Please not this is an overview of the concepts and vocabulary that will be covered on the mid-term. You should study all your hand-outs, notes, and lab work as well as the text.
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