November 2, 2012

Learning Target: Review of all classification learning targets
BR(5) What grade do you think you scored on your classification test and why?
1. Pass back booklets
2. Pass back MC
3. Pass back Open Responses
4. Correct answers to  MC and OR's
Homework: Study for test retakes

November 1, 2012

Learning Target:
BR(4) How old do you think our planet and solar system are?
1. Hand out new booklets
2. Book F Read pg 96-99
3. Read pg 5 in your booklet
4. Answer the questions on pg 6 and 7
5. Go over all the answers to the questions
Homework: None

October 31,2012

Learning Target I will follow lab safety procedures and do quality work.
BR(3) Name the 5 layers of the earth
1. Go over lab directions
2. Do the lab Halloween Spooky Suspects
Homework: None

October 30,2012

Learning Target: All learning targets on classification
BR(2) Name all the vertebrate and invertebrate classes.
1. Classification Test
Homework: None

October 29, 2012

Learning Target: All Learning targets on Classification
BR(1) What are dichotomous keys used for?
1. CPS Classification Review
Homework: Study for your test on Classification on Tuesday- tomorrow

October 26,2012

Learning Target: I will understand that the consequences of change over time provides a scientific explanation for the fossil record of ancient life forms and for the striking molecular similarities observed among the diverse species of living organisms.
BR(25) What is natural selection?
1. Go over directions for Toothpick Fish Lab
2. Do the lab
3. Answer all the questions in complete sentences
Homework: Finish the lab questions

October 25, 2012

Learning Target: I will understand that the consequences of change over time provides a scientific explanation for the fossil record of ancient life forms and for the striking molecular similarities observed among the diverse species of living organisms.
BR(24) Who was Charles Darwin?
1. Chapter Review on Classification
Homework: Study for your test on Classification next Tuesday

October 24, 2012

Learning Target: I will understand that the consequences of change over time provides a scientific explanation for the fossil record of ancient life forms and for the striking molecular similarities observed among the diverse species of living organisms.
BR(23) What is the difference between autotrophs and heterotrophs?
1. Brain Pop on Darwin
2. Charles Darwin Video
Homeowork: Study for your test next Tuesday

October 23, 2012

Learning Target: I will understand that patterns(e.g. reproductive method, number of body segments, and type of skeleton) are helpful in classifying organisms based on how they are related so that organisms that appear very different externally often have many similarities when their internal processes and/ or structures are compared.
BR(22) Are mammals vertebrates or invertebrates?
1. Animal Kingdom Review pg 16
2. Dichotomous Key Activity with weird creatures pg 17,18
Homework: Study for your test next week

October 22, 2012

Learning Target: I will understand that patterns(e.g. reproductive method, number of body segments, and type of skeleton) are helpful in classifying organisms based on how they are related so that organisms that appear very different externally often have many similarities when their internal processes and/ or structures are compared.

BR(21) What does vertebrate mean?

1. Make a foldable of the vertebrate groups:

1. Fish

2.Amphibians

3.Reptiles

4.Birds

5.Mammals

Make sure you include characteristics and examples.

Homework: Finish both foldables

October 19, 2012

Learning Target: I will understand that patterns(e.g. reproductive method, number of body segments, and type of skeleton) are helpful in classifying organisms based on how they are related so that organisms that appear very different externally often have many similarities when their internal processes and/ or structures are compared.
BR(20) What does invertebrate mean?
1. Using the invertebrate packet make a foldable of all the invertebrate animal groups 
Your foldable should have:
1. Sponges
2.Hollow -bodies
3. Worms
4. Mollusks
5. Arthropods
6. Echinoderms
Make sure to include characteristics and examples.  Use pg 12

October 18, 2012

Learning Targets: I will identify patterns among organisms that may be used for classification and understand how those patterns are currently used for taxonomy.
BR(19) Name the 5 Kingdoms
1. Read " What are the Kingdoms?" pg 8 and 9
2. Read "How are Organisms Named?" pg 10,11
3. Read " How are Animals Classified?" pg 14, 15
Homework: Finish any classwork not completed

October 17,2012

Learning Target: I will identify patterns among organisms that may be used for classification and understand how those patterns are currently used for taxonomy.
BR(18) What does classification mean?
1. Read Section 1 Classification
2. Read Section 2 Classification
3. Go over the answers
Homework: None

October 16, 2012

Learning Target: I will identify patterns among organisms that may be used for classification and understand how those patterns are currently used for taxonomy.
BR(17) How do we classify items?
1. Classification Power Point
2. Notes pg 6,7
3. Exit Ticket
Homework: Study for test retakes

October 15,2012

Learning Target: Review of Ecosystem learning targets and  review of procedures.
BR(16) What is a niche?
1. Review of procedures
2. Go over MC Ecosystem Test
3. Hand back booklets
4. Wrong Answer Analysis
Homework: Study for retakes