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//**[[file:Ch 1 Vocab 4 CMap.docx]]D.Marriott's (Brody) Vocabulary List Ch.1 First Unit**//
//** A. Echelmeyer (McCombs) Standard 1 Unit Goals**//

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1A. I can define the needs of living things.

1B. I can define the characteristics of living things.

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1C. I can differentiate between biotic and abiotic factors.

1D. I can classify organisms into 5 kingdoms based on their characteristics.

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Byrnes at Hiatt. Ten examples from each kingdom, mixed up and not labeled. Makes for good discussion, and could be used as part of a visual quiz over the five kingdoms.

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1E. I can differentiate between viruses and bacteria.

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1F. I can recognize the role antibiotics and immunizations play in the prevention and treatment of disease.

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// NOS 7. I can generate logical inferences based on observations. //

// NOS 1. I can demonstrate proper safety procedures. //

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1G. I can identify basic plant structures and relate them to their function.

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1H. I can describe how plants and other organisms use the products of photosynthesis.

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1I. I can connect photosynthesis to other living things.

1J. I can trace the process of reproduction in a flowering plant.

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1K. I can predict a plant’s response to a variety of stimuli.

NOS 2. I can create a testable question and design an experiment to test the question.

NOS 5. I can make qualitative and quantitative observations.