SCIENCE

Caves of

Death

Scientists scramble to identify a mysterious

scourge decimating bat populations.

◆ (^) Caption a diagram of the scientific method, identifying each step in the process.
◆ (^) Develop a hypothesis from a given observation and suggest one or more predictions
based on that hypothesis.
◆ (^) Design an experiment using appropriate variables, treatments, and controls.
◆ (^) Give specific examples of a scientific fact and a scientific theory.
◆ (^) Create a graphic showing the levels of biological organization.
◆ (^) Determine whether something is living or nonliving based on the characteristics of
living things.
After reading this chapter you should be able to: