Autotrophs, Heterotrophs, Decomposers, and CHEMOTROPHS?

Did you ever wonder how organisms that live on the ocean floor get energy if they are so far away from sun? Well, there is a group of organisms, like the tubeworm, that carry out chemosynthesis. Click here to find out more.

Homeostasis and Blood Sugar

Click here to view a short animation that describes how the body maintains stable levels of glucose, even after consuming a big meal or a candy bar.

What part of the body helps to maintains stable levels of glucose?

How is this an example of homeostasis?

Also, click here to read a short description of how the body maintains a stable body temperature.

Can you think of additional examples of homeostasis in the human body?

5 Kingdoms

Do you want to learn more about he 5 Kingdoms of Life? Click here to read a detailed description of each kingdom. Did you learn anything new?

In which kingdom will you find the bacteria? What is a bacteria?

What about mushrooms? Do they belong to the fungi or plant kingdom? Explain.

Scientific Method

Do you want to review the information that we have learned about the scientific method?

Click here for an animation about two classic experiments that review the use of the scientific method.

Or, click here to view a second animation from BrainPOP. This is a cartoon featuring Tim and Moby who use the scientific method to help them figure out why their fig plant has brown leaves.

Did you view the animations? Did they help increase your understanding of the scientific method and variables?

Online Textbook

Do you want to access the Living Environment textbook online? Click here to register. All you need is the class access code written below.

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