Observation: Careful observation of a problem or phenomenon, using senses or tools like microscopes. Asking Questions: The observations lead to a specific inquiry. Forming a Hypothesis: A hypothesis is a proposed scientific explanation or a possible answer that must be testable. Testing the hypothesis: Conducted through experimentation. Experiments must be able to be duplicated by other scientists to verify the results. Making conclusions: Analyzing data to see if the original hypothesis is supported or rejected. Communicating the findings: Writing a paper for a scientific journal to share results with the global community

Photosynthesis

The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

Cellular Respiration

The process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy (ATP), carbon dioxide, and water.

Ecosystem

A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.

Biodiversity

The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

Natural Selection

The process whereby organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

Homeostasis

The ability of a living organism to maintain a stable internal environment despite changes in external conditions.

Cell Theory

A fundamental theory in biology stating that all living organisms are composed of cells, which are the basic unit of life.

Mitosis

A type of cell division that results in two daughter cells having the same number of chromosomes as the parent nucleus.

Meiosis

A type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, creating four haploid gametes from a diploid cell.

Niche

The role or function of an organism or species within an ecosystem, including its habitat, resource use, and relationships with other organisms.