Biology and Chemistry Overview

Definition: The study of living organisms, their structure, function, growth, evolution, and interactions.
Key Concepts:
- Cell Theory: All living things are composed of cells; cells are the basic unit of life.
- Genetics: Study of heredity and variation; includes concepts like DNA, genes, and chromosomes.
- Evolution: The process by which species change over time through natural selection.
- Ecology: Study of interactions between organisms and their environment.

Definition: The study of matter, its properties, composition, structure, and the changes it undergoes during chemical reactions.
Key Concepts:
- Atoms and Molecules: Basic units of matter; atoms combine to form molecules.
- Periodic Table: Organization of elements based on atomic number and properties.
- Chemical Reactions: Processes that involve the rearrangement of atoms to form new substances.
- Acids and Bases: Substances with distinct properties; acids donate protons, while bases accept them.

Definition: The study of matter, energy, and the interactions between them.
Key Concepts:
- Forces and Motion: Newton's Laws describe how forces affect the motion of objects.
- Energy: Forms include kinetic, potential, thermal, and chemical; conservation of energy principle.
- Waves: Types include sound waves, light waves, and electromagnetic waves, characterized by frequency and wavelength.
- Thermodynamics: Study of heat transfer and energy conversion.

Definition: The study of Earth, its structure, processes, and the relationships between its components.
Key Concepts:
- Geology: Study of Earth's solid materials, including rocks and minerals, and the processes that shape them.
- Meteorology: Study of the atmosphere and weather patterns.
- Oceanography: Study of oceans, their currents, ecosystems, and geological features.
- Astronomy: Study of celestial bodies and the universe beyond Earth.

Definition: Interdisciplinary study of the environment and the solutions to environmental issues.
Key Concepts:
- Ecosystems: Communities of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.
- Biodiversity: Variety of life in an ecosystem; important for resilience and stability.
- Sustainability: Development that meets current needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet theirs.
- Pollution and Conservation: Study of human impact on the environment and efforts to protect natural resources.

Study of living organisms, focusing on their structure, function, growth, evolution, and interactions.
Cell Theory highlights that all living things are made up of cells, which are the fundamental units of life.
Genetics delves into heredity and variation, encompassing DNA, genes, and chromosomes.
Evolution explains how species adapt over time, primarily through natural selection mechanisms.
Ecology examines the relationships between organisms and their environments.

Examines matter, its properties, composition, structure, and the transformations it undergoes during chemical reactions.
Atoms serve as the basic units of matter, while molecules are formed by the combination of atoms.
The Periodic Table categorizes elements according to their atomic number and chemical properties.
Chemical Reactions entail the rearrangement of atoms to create new substances.
Acids and Bases are distinct classes of substances; acids release protons, while bases accept them.

Explores matter, energy, and their interactions.
Newton's Laws govern the relationship between forces and motion, defining how objects move under different forces.
Energy exists in various forms, including kinetic, potential, thermal, and chemical, and is governed by the conservation principle.
Waves are classified into types such as sound waves, light waves, and electromagnetic waves, characterized by frequency and wavelength.
Thermodynamics focuses on heat transfer and the conversion of energy from one form to another.

Investigates Earth’s structure, processes, and the interactions among its various components.
Geology involves the study of Earth's solid materials, such as rocks and minerals, and the geological processes that define them.
Meteorology looks at atmospheric science and weather patterns to understand climate changes.
Oceanography covers the study of oceans, exploring currents, ecosystems, and underwater geology.
Astronomy investigates celestial bodies and the overall structure of the universe beyond Earth.

An interdisciplinary field that addresses environmental issues and seeks sustainable solutions.
Ecosystems consist of communities of living organisms that interact with their physical environments.
Biodiversity refers to the variety of life forms within an ecosystem, crucial for ecological stability and resilience.
Sustainability emphasizes meeting present needs without jeopardizing future generations' ability to meet theirs.
Pollution and Conservation focus on assessing human impacts on the environment and exploring strategies to protect natural resources.