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Life Process Study Guide
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Science
5th Grade
03/01/2011

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organ system
Definition

Organs working together to keep a body functioning properly

 

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tissue
Definition
cells that work together for a specific purpose
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life cycle example
Definition
An egg changing into a caterpillar, then a pupa, and finally to a butterfly
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organism
Definition
Any plant, animal, or fungus that lives and maintains life
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cell
Definition

the simplest unit of life

 

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scientific method
Definition
an organized investigation or inquiry used to figure out problems
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variable
Definition
something that can be changed in an experiment
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hypothesis
Definition
a thought, idea, or question that can be tested
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vertebrate
Definition
this type of animal will have a backbone
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invertebrate
Definition
this type of animal will NOT have a backbone
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Many humans and animals
Definition
nurse their young
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natural protection from predators
Definition
some plants have
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nutrients
Definition
Plants and animals both need this to grow
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Measure and record
Definition
How scientist collect data
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repetition of results
Definition
Scientists shouldfollow procedures during an experiment so _______
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Recoduct the experiment
Definition
so scientist can make sure the results of an experiment are valid
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New advances in science
Definition
have a big effect on living organisms
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control the variable
Definition
everything that is the same in an experiment except one thing
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repeat and collect more data
Definition
what a scientist can do to make sure conclusions are valid
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important for safety and so others can repeat the experiment
Definition
It is important to keep accurate records so....
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record and chart data
Definition
Once a scientist performs his experiment, he should...
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