Tuesday, September 25 Conference Registration
Thursday, September 27 Conference Registration
Monday, September 17, 2012
September 17 - 21
Monday, September 17
Objective: Describe the characteristics of the phylum platyhelminthes.
Platyhelminthes Power Point
Tuesday, September 18
Objective: Describe the characteristics of the phyla platyhelminthes and nematoda.
Nematoda Power Point - Warning! Some graphic pictures of roundworm infections in slideshow!
Wednesday, September 19
Objective: Describe the characteristics of the phyla platyhelminthes and nematoda.
Platyhelminthes and Nematoda Worksheet
Thursday, September 20
Objective: Compare and contrast diseases caused by protozoa, bacteria, viruses, and parasitic worms.
Bacterial Infections
Protozoan Parasites
Intestinal Parasites
Viruses
Friday, September 21
Objective: Compare and contrast diseases caused by protozoa, bacteria, viruses, and parasitic worms.
Emerging Diseases
Disease Cards
Objective: Describe the characteristics of the phylum platyhelminthes.
Platyhelminthes Power Point
Tuesday, September 18
Objective: Describe the characteristics of the phyla platyhelminthes and nematoda.
Nematoda Power Point - Warning! Some graphic pictures of roundworm infections in slideshow!
Wednesday, September 19
Objective: Describe the characteristics of the phyla platyhelminthes and nematoda.
Platyhelminthes and Nematoda Worksheet
Thursday, September 20
Objective: Compare and contrast diseases caused by protozoa, bacteria, viruses, and parasitic worms.
Bacterial Infections
Protozoan Parasites
Intestinal Parasites
Viruses
Friday, September 21
Objective: Compare and contrast diseases caused by protozoa, bacteria, viruses, and parasitic worms.
Emerging Diseases
Disease Cards
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.
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.
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.
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
September 4 - 7
Tuesday, September 4
Objective: Create a Dichotomous Key. Describe the broadest levels of biological classification.
We are creating dichotomous keys to organize the class. Check out this link to see how a dichotomous key can be used to name a tree based on its characteristics.
Dichotomous Key of Trees Link
Dichotomous Key of Insects Link
Wednesday, September 5
Objective: Describe the phyla of animals. Name the levels of classification of organisms and apply them to specific animals.
Powerpoint Presentation for Today - Phyla of Animals
Thursday, September 6
Objective: Describe the phyla of animals. Name the levels of classification of organisms and apply them to specific animals.
Friday, September 7
Quiz over biological classification. Study dichotomous keys (see Tuesday above), animal classification (Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species), and the phyla of the animal kindom (see link from Wednesday).
Objective: Quiz covers all weekly objectives.
Objective: Create a Dichotomous Key. Describe the broadest levels of biological classification.
We are creating dichotomous keys to organize the class. Check out this link to see how a dichotomous key can be used to name a tree based on its characteristics.
Dichotomous Key of Trees Link
Dichotomous Key of Insects Link
Wednesday, September 5
Objective: Describe the phyla of animals. Name the levels of classification of organisms and apply them to specific animals.
Powerpoint Presentation for Today - Phyla of Animals
Thursday, September 6
Objective: Describe the phyla of animals. Name the levels of classification of organisms and apply them to specific animals.
Friday, September 7
Quiz over biological classification. Study dichotomous keys (see Tuesday above), animal classification (Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species), and the phyla of the animal kindom (see link from Wednesday).
Objective: Quiz covers all weekly objectives.
Monday, August 27, 2012
August 27 - 30
Monday, August 27
Natural Selection and Evolution
Read the article on natural selection and write about how it plays an important role in changes to living organisms. Read the debate over intelligent design and evolution and write the strongest persuasive points by each author. Then, write which side you think is most clearly demonstrated in nature and give supporting details.
Natural Selection Article
Intelligent Design/Evolution Debate
Tuesday, August 28
Ecology in our world.
Chapter 6
Wednesday, August 29
Alternative Energy and its effect on Ecosystems
1st, 3rd, and 5th hours: After watching the video from TED, discuss and defend your position on alternative energy, specifically noting its effect on the environment and organisms.
Debate: Does the world need nuclear energy?
2nd and 4th hours: After watching the video from TED, discuss and defend your position on using land for agriculture, specifically noting its effect on the environment and organisms.
How do we feed the world without destroying it?
Thursday, August 30
Quiz over cells, cell division, tissues, natural selection, and ecology.
Natural Selection and Evolution
Read the article on natural selection and write about how it plays an important role in changes to living organisms. Read the debate over intelligent design and evolution and write the strongest persuasive points by each author. Then, write which side you think is most clearly demonstrated in nature and give supporting details.
Natural Selection Article
Intelligent Design/Evolution Debate
Tuesday, August 28
Ecology in our world.
Chapter 6
Wednesday, August 29
Alternative Energy and its effect on Ecosystems
1st, 3rd, and 5th hours: After watching the video from TED, discuss and defend your position on alternative energy, specifically noting its effect on the environment and organisms.
Debate: Does the world need nuclear energy?
2nd and 4th hours: After watching the video from TED, discuss and defend your position on using land for agriculture, specifically noting its effect on the environment and organisms.
How do we feed the world without destroying it?
Thursday, August 30
Quiz over cells, cell division, tissues, natural selection, and ecology.
Monday, August 20, 2012
August 20 - 24
Monday, August 20
Lab Safety
Safety Exam - Must pass with an 80% or better to participate in labs.
Safety Contracts - These must be signed by students and parents before labs can be performed!
Tuesday, August 21
The cell - Write organelle functions on the back of the worksheet.
Cell Worksheet
Wednesday, August 22
Cell division
Cell Viewing Lab (Lab 5, p. 21)
Thursday, August 23
Tissues and Organs
Friday, August 24
Epitheleal Tissues Lab (Lab 8, p. 53)
Lab Safety
Safety Exam - Must pass with an 80% or better to participate in labs.
Safety Contracts - These must be signed by students and parents before labs can be performed!
Tuesday, August 21
The cell - Write organelle functions on the back of the worksheet.
Cell Worksheet
Wednesday, August 22
Cell division
Cell Viewing Lab (Lab 5, p. 21)
Thursday, August 23
Tissues and Organs
Friday, August 24
Epitheleal Tissues Lab (Lab 8, p. 53)
Friday, August 17, 2012
Extra Credit Opportunity
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