Term | Definition |
Scientific Theory | An explanation based on evidence that has been repeatedly tested in confirmed by many scientist and explains WHY something works. |
Scientific Theory | Explains WHY something works or happens in science. |
Scientific Law | A statement based on repeated scientific observations that describes HOW something works or happens. |
Scientific Law | Explains HOW something works or happens in science. |
Theory in science | an explanation based on evidence |
Theory in science | is reviewed by many scientist and verified |
Theory in science | a majority of scientists agree with it |
Theory in everyday life | is a point of view or opinion |
Theory in every day life | can vary among cultures |
Theory in every day life | Is a guess or prediction |
Law in science | is Determined by nature |
Law in science | Describes the behavior of the natural world |
Law in science | always true under set condition |
Law in every day life | determined by governments |
Law in every day life | controls the behavior of citizens |
Law in every day life | can be broken |
law in every day life | only true in some locations |
Cell theory | All living things are made of cells, cells are the basic unit of structure and function in living things, living cells come only from other living cells. |
Germ Theory | many diseases are caused by microorganisms, and that microorganisms grow by reproduction, rather than appearing out of nothing. |
Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection | Organisms that are better adapted to their environment survive to reproduce and pass on their traits to their babies. Organisms that cannot adapt will not survive to have babies. "The Survival of the Fittest." |
Law of conservation of mass | Mass cannot be created or destroyed |
Law of conservation of energy | Energy cannot be created or destroyed |
Atom | The smallest particle of matter |
Atoms | Organized on the periodic table of elements according to their sizes. |
Atoms | Make up everything |
Atoms | Non living particles of matter |
Atoms | Carbon, Nitrogen, Oxygen and Hydrogen are a few examples that can be found in living things |
Molecule | Formed from the combination of two or more atoms |
H2O | Water molecule (formed from two atoms of Hydrogen and one atom of Oxygen) |
C6H12O6 | Glucose molecule (formed from 6 Carbon atoms, 12, Hydrogen atoms and 6 Oxygen atoms) |
Macromolecule | Long chains of molecules |
Macromolecule | DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) is an example of this |
Organelles | Specialized structures within a cell |
Organelles | Complex macromolecules bound together to perform a specific function |
Molecules | Non living combinations of two or more atoms. |
Macromolecules | Non living larger versions of molecules |
Organelles | Nonliving structures found inside cells |
Organelles | Mitochondria and Chloroplasts are examples |
Cell | The smallest functional unit of living things |
Cell | Made of many different types of molecules, macromolecules and organelles working together. |
Cells | skin, blood, hair... all parts of your body are made of these. |
Cells | The bark, leaves and flowers of trees are all made of these. |
Cells | Any part of any living (or once living) thing is made of these. |
Cells | Make up all living things |
Tissue | A group of cells working together |
Connective Tissue | made of a group of cells working together that connects, supports, binds or separates other tissues or organs in living things. |
Epithelial Tissue | made of a group of cells working together that line the cavities and surfaces of blood vessels and organs throughout the body of living things |
Muscle Tissue | made of a group of cells working together that assist the bodies of living things in movement. |
Nervous Tissue | made of a group of cells working together that regulate and controls bodily functions and activity in living things. |
organ | a group of tissues working together in living things. |
Organs | eyes, brain, heart, lungs, & intestines are all examples of this. |
Plant Tissues | Plants also have these structures, known as Xylem and Phloem. |
Plant Organs | Plants also have these structures, leaves and flowers are two examples. |
Organ system | A group of organs working together |
Organ system | the reproductive system, digestive system, nervous system are all examples of this. |
Plant Organ systems | The roots of a plant and the shoots(leaves, stems and branches) of a plant are examples of this. |
Organism | Organ systems all working together in an individual animal or plant |
Organism | All plants and animals are examples of this level of organization. |