Introduction to science

Introduction to science

1. Science
2. Classify
3. Life Science
4. Earth Science
5. Physical Science
6. Theory
7. Inferring
8. Predicting
9. Scientific Method
10. Scientific Law
11. Hypothesis
12. Control Group
13. Experimental Group
14. Meter
15. Liter
16. Gram
17. Farenheit Scale
18. Celsius Scale
19. Kelvin Scale
20. Direct Observation
21. Indirect Observation
22. Data
23. Qualitative Data
24. Quantitative Data
25. Technology
26. Kilogram
27. Zoology
28. Botany
29. Ecology
30. Experiment



Part B- General Information.

1. Write 4 characteristics exhibited by many scientists.
2. Write 4 places a scientist works.
3. What is the main difference between a scientific theory and a scientific law?
4. List the steps of the scientific method.
5. Name the four parts of the experiment.
6. What is a variable?
7. Why is a control group necessary?
8. Compare qualitative and quantitative data, Include Examples.

Part C- The Metric System

1. What are the three basic units in the metric system? Give their meaning and their abbreviations.
2. Which prefixes make the base units larger? ----smaller? Include their meanings and their abbreviations.
3. Complete the chart:

Name Abbreviation Meaning
a. hectoliter
b. decagram
c. kilometer
d. deciliter





4. Measure these lines in: (cm and mm)

A) _________________________


B) ___________


C) _______________________________________________________________________


5. What is another name for the Metric System?


Part D- Temperature.

Name the three temperature scales and give the freezing and boiling points of each.




Part E- Word-Part Meaning: Define these words.




Part F- Essay

1. Explain how technology can have a positive and a negative effect on society as well as include 2 specific examples.

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IGCSE

Contents for IGCSE Biology Examinations

SECTION III – DEVELOPMENT OF THE ORGANISM AND THE CONTINUITY OF LIFE
2. Growth and development
3. Inheritance
3.1 Chromosomes
3.2 Mitosis
3.3 Meiosis
3.4 Monohybrid inheritance
3.5 Variation
3.6 Selection
3.7 Genetic Engineering

SECTION IV – RELATIONSHIPS OF ORGANISMS WITH ONE ANOTHER AND WITH THEIR ENVIRONMENT
Energy flow
2. Food chains and food web Emphasis on examples occurring locally
Nutrient cycle
4. Population size
5. Human influences on the ecosystem 5.1 Agriculture
5.2 Pollution
5.3 Conservation

Revision for examination

IGCSE

Contents for IGCSE Biology Examinations

SECTION II – ORGANISATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE ORGANISM
7. Transportation
7.1 Transport in plants
7.1.1 Water uptake
7.1.2 Transpiration
7.1.3 Translocation
7.2 Transport in humans
7.2.1 Heart
7.2.2 Arteries, veins and capillaries
7.2.3 Blood
8. Respiration
8.1 Aerobic respiration
8.2 Anaerobic respiration
8.3 Gas Exchange
9. Excretion in humans
10. Coordination and response
10.1 Nervous control in humans
10.2 Hormones
10.3 Tropic responses
10.4 Homeostasis
10.5 Drugs
SECTION III – DEVELOPMENT OF THE ORGANISM AND THE CONTINUITY OF LIFE
1. Reproduction
1.1 Asexual reproduction
1.2 Sexual reproduction
1.2.1 Sexual reproduction in plants
1.2.2 Sexual reproduction in
Humans
1.3 Sex hormones
1.4 Methods of birth control
1.5 Sexually transmissible
Diseases

IGCSE

Contents for IGCSE Biology Examinations
SECTION I – CHARACTERISTICS AND CLASSIFICATION OF LIVING ORGANISMS

1. Characteristics of living
Organisms
2. Classification and diversity
of living organisms
2.1 Concept and use of a
classificatory system
2.2 Adaptations of organisms to
their environment, to be
illustrated by examples
wherever possible
3. Simple keys
SECTION II – ORGANISATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE ORGANISM
1. Cell structure and
Organisation
2. Levels of organisation
3. Size of specimens
4. Movement in and out of
cells
4.1 Diffusion
4.2 Active Transport
4.3 Osmosis
5. Enzymes
6. Nutrition
6.1 Nutrients
6.2 Plant nutrition
6.2.1 Photosynthesis
6.2.2 Leaf structure
6.2.3 Mineral requirements
6.3 Animal nutrition
6.3.1 Diet
6.3.1.1 Food supply
6.3.2 Human alimentary canal
6.3.3 Mechanical and physical
Digestión
6.3.4 Chemical digestión
6.3.5 Absorption
6.3.6 Assimilation