Monday, September 10, 2012

September 10 - 14

Monday, September 10
Objective: Describe characteristics and functions of the phylum porifera.
Power Point Presentation with 4 Questions  (Turn in answers to questions)

Tuesday, September 11
Objective: Describe characteristics and functions of the phylum cnidaria.
Power Point Presentation


Wednesday, September 12
Objective: Describe characteristics and functions of the phylum cnidaria.
Power Point Presentation
Cnidaria Worksheet

Thursday, September 13
Objective: Discuss the importance of studying life in the oceans.
Watch this video:  Robert Ballard Video
Answer these 3 questions:
1. Why is exploration important to changing the way we think about science?
2. Why were scientists surprised to find life in the dark parts of the ocean?
3. Why should we continue to explore the ocean?

Friday, September 14
Objective: Quiz covers all weekly objectives.
Quiz over Porifera and Cnidaria
Study the powerpoints above, all questions are based off of information in these presentations!
Know specifically:  Examples of each class of cnidaria. Describe the way each organism eats, from capturing the food through disposing of waste.
There will be a bonus question on the test: What do we commonly call the organism Chironex fleckeri? Look at the powerpoint to find the answer!  Hint: It's class cubozoa.