2. THE STUDY OF BIOLOGY
• BIOLOGY – Is the organised study of life and
livings things and their interactions among one
another and the environment.
BIOLOGY
BIO LOGOS
• BIOS means Life while LOGOS means Study.
This shows that Biology means the study of
life
3. IMPORTANCE OF BIOLOGY
• Enables us to have a better understanding about
living things and their life.
• Enables us to find cure for diseases
• Prevent the extinction of living things
• Better management of problems related to the
environment.
10. SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATION
• Biology is the scientific study of life which requires
the use of scientific skills
Science process skills Manipulative skills
~ Promote thinking in a critical,
creative and analytical manner.
These
skills help scientists to systematically
find answers and explanation to a
phenomenon
Psychomotor skills required to
carry out a successful scientific
investigation.
11. The Scientific Method
Identifying the problem Forming a hypothesis
Planning an
investigation
Controlling the
variables
Conducting
the
experiment
Collecting
data
Recording
data
Analysing and
Interpreting
data
Forming a
conclusion
Writing a
report
12. Scientific Attitudes and Noble
Values
• Must have an inquiring mind and a keen interest in
nature and the environment.
• Have to be cooperative
• Must show honesty
• Must be objective and rational
• Have a sense of responsibility and accountability