6th Grade

Date: September 7, 2017

Topic: Cell Theory and Homeostasis

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Cell Theory and Homeostasis Vocabulary

• Cell- basic unit of life or basic unit of structure and function
• Cell Theory- all living things are composed of cells, cell are the basic unit of structure and function, and all cells come from pre-existing cells
• Single Cell (unicellular) – made up of only one cell
• Multicellular- made up of more than one cell or many cells
• Prokaryote- one celled organism that does not have a nucleus or organelles
• Eukaryote- organism made up of cells that have organelles and a nucleus
• Organism- a living thing
• Homeostasis- Stable internal balance
• Photosynthesis-chemical process by which plants make food
• Scientific Law- statements that describes how something in the universe acts

8th Grade

Date; September 7, 2017

Topic: Acid, Bases, and Salts

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Acids, Bases, and Salts Vocabulary

• Compound- composed of two or more elements (mixture)
• Base(Alkaline)- substance with a pH of 8-14
• pH Scale- Measures how acidic or basic a substance is
• Acid- substance with a pH of 0-6
• Neutral- Substance that does not have a positive nor negative charge
• Salts- combination of acids and bases

Acid and Base Notes