The Study of Life

Biology: The study of living and once-living things.

Light microscope: Light passes through the object being looked at and then through two or more lens.



Stereomicroscope: Used for viewing large objects and things through which light cannot pass.



International System of Units: a measuring system based on units of 10.

Meter: An SI unit of length.

Volume: The amount of space a subtance occupies.

 

Kilogram: The SI unit of lenght.

Celsius: A scale with which scientists measure temperature.

Scientific method: A series of steps used to solve problems.

Hypothesis: a statement that can be tested
         

Experiment: Testing a hypothesis using a series of steps with controlled conditions.

   

Variable: Something that causes the changes observed  in a experiment.      

Control: A standard for comparing results.   

Data: The recorded facts or measurements from an experiment.  

Theory: A hypothesis that has been tested again and again by many scientists,with similar results each time. 

Technology: The use of scientific discoveries to solve everyday problems.