The Study of Life

Purpose

The Study of Life discusses themes in biology, how life is organized, the types of cellular life forms, evolution, and the process of scientific thinking. In this post, you will demonstrate an understanding of you’ve learned about the themes in biology, how life is organized, the types of cellular life forms, evolution, and the process of scientific thinking.

Task

This week’s discussion involves one part. Be sure to completely respond to the prompt in your post.

Choose one concept and describe your understanding of the concept, add information to that concept and lastly pose a question to the class so that they can get involved.

NOTE: In order to create discussion “threads” or a continual discussion among groups of students, be sure to add a question at the end of each post. And don’t forget to reply to at least 2 peers.

Grading Criteria

• Your understanding of themes in biology, how life is organized, the types of cellular life forms, evolution, and the process of scientific thinking.
• Your application of the themes in biology, how life is organized, the types of cellular life forms, evolution, and the process of scientific thinking.
• Your peer responses (at least two) are substantive and thoughtful and advance the discussion by introducing new insights or perspectives, and/or significantly deepening or broadening the conversation with questions.
• Your use of language: your writing should be clear, well-organized, and free from spelling and grammar errors.