1. September 4, 2014 Journal: What makes something alive?

2. Introduction to Biology

3. I. What is biology? A. The study of life

4. II. Branches of Biology A.. Zoology B. Marine Biology C. Botany D. Genetics E. Evolution F. Anatomy and Physiology G. Ecology H. Anthropology I. Paleontology J. Microbiology

5. What makes something alive?

6. III. Characteristics of Life A. All living things… i. Grow

7. III. Characteristics of Life A. All living things… ii. Reproduce - Sexually: Two parents produce offspring - Asexually: Parent makes an exact copy of itself

8. III. Characteristics of Life A. All living things… iii. Use food in the form of sugar as their source of energy

9. III. Characteristics of Life A. All living things… iv. Repair themselves

10. III. Characteristics of Life A. All living things… v. Respond to the environment

11. III. Characteristics of Life A. All living things… vi. Undergo homeostasis a. Homeostasis means that they have the ability to have a constant internal environment Ex. Temperature