Study Guide for Final Exam

Life Science
Final Exam Study Guide
1. List 6 characteristics shared by all living organisms
2. Identify needs of all living organisms
3. Identify common tools used in a science lab
Triple beam balance
Graduated cylinder
Ruler
4. Use lab tools to take measurements in the metric system.
5. Identify and explain safe and unsafe lab behavior.
6. Identify the appropriate units of measurement for various items.
Mass
Volume
Length
7. Convert between units in the metric system.
8. Explain why scientists classify organisms
9. List the levels of classification scientists give to organisms.
10. Relate levels of classification to the relationships between organisms.
11. Classify objects into groups based on taxonomic key.
12. Explain the difference between science and technology
13. Identify skills scientists use to learn about the world.
Observation
Inference
Prediction
Classifying
Making Models
14. Diagram the scientific method.
15. Use the scientific method to answer a scientific question.
16. Develop a hypothesis and design an experiment.
17. Collect, analyze, and communicate data.
Tables and Graphs
18. Cell Theory
What are cells
Leeuwenhoek, Hooke, Schwann, Schleiden, Virchow
What cell theory states:
i. All living things composed of cells
ii. Cells basic units of structure and function in living things
iii. Cell produced from other cells
19. Cell Structures and functions
20. Cell Environment
Osmosis and diffusion
Active Transport
21. Using and understanding microscopes
Parts of a microscope
Handling a microscope