1.What is meant by the term hierarchical organization of cells from tissues, to organs, to systems in animals and plants?  Give a detailed description to demonstrate your understanding.  

2.As the newly appointed Minister of Health for the Province of Ontario, would you require all citizens to get the swine-flu shot (H1N1)?  What would be the societal and ethical implications of requiring Ontarians to get it?

3.How has the knowledge of chemical substances and their reactions been applied to solve environmental challenges?  

4.Choose an optical device you learned about in the Optics and Geometric Unit.  Explain how the technology makes use of light and discuss its impact on society.  

5.Describe the principal components of Earth’s climate system and how the system works and regulates the climate.  Be sure to use and explain the following terms: sun, oceans, atmosphere, land masses, albedo effect, heat transfer, and land topography.