Monday 12 September 2011 Topic: Characteristics of Life

Monday 12 September 2011Topic: Characteristics of LifeDO NOWUnderneath your list for hw, answer

the following in complete sentences:

How did you go about making your list? Describe your thinking process.

What was challenging about making this list?

Do you think your list has any flaws? Explain.

OBJECTIVESList

characteristics that all living things share.

AGENDAMoney collection; text

and notebook distributionCharacteristics of LifeReading for

Understanding

HOMEWORK Finish reading 1.3 if you

didn’t in class. If you did finish, re-read it and try a new reading strategy. EITHER WAY, you should have notes on this reading!

Text/Notebook DistributionNOTEBOOKS:

◦Unless otherwise indicated, ALL WORK is to go in the notebook. This includes Do Now and Exit Ticket prompts, notes from class and lab activities, and homework assignments. Your notebooks will be collected at random and graded.

TEXTBOOKS:◦These are to stay at home for assignments and

reference. You are responsible for bringing them back IN THE SAME CONDITION in June – otherwise the fee incurred is about $70

OBJECTIVESList characteristics that all living things share.

Characteristics of LifeUsing your hw as a guide, turn to

your elbow partner and combine your lists into one master list of 8 characteristics.

If you do not have 8, try to brainstorm more. If you have more than 8, attempt to eliminate the traits that are not necessary for a species to continue.OBJECTIVES

List characteristics that all living things share.

ALL Living things…1. Are made up of at least one cell2. Reproduce3. Have a genetic code4. Grow and develop5. Use energy and materials6. Respond to their environment7. Maintain homeostasis8. Adapt/evolve over generations


Reading Section 1.3Get one of the class set textbooksOpen to pg16 and for the next 20

minutes, read as much of section 1.3 as possible (don’t rush).

As you read, use reading strategies that are the most effective for you to understand the reading.

This reading activity is silent and on your own. Raise your hand if you have a question.


Reading For Understanding… wrap up

What Makes it Difficult? Effective Strategies…


Tuesday 13 September 2011Topic: Cells and NutritionDO NOWReferencing your hw,

what reading strategies did you use? What difficulties did you find in reading a science text? What other strategies might you try next?

OBJECTIVESExplain what you

will be presenting on Monday

AGENDACharacteristics of LifeProject introductionGroup assignmentsOutline material

HOMEWORKNone

ALL Living things…1. Are made up of at least one cell2. Reproduce3. Have a genetic code4. Grow and develop5. Use energy and materials6. Respond to their environment7. Maintain homeostasis8. Adapt/evolve over generations


Classification Project!Assigned groups of 4 – each

group will be given a Domain or Kingdom of organisms to present, in addition to a species of your choosing from that category

Graded upon:◦Information in the powerpoint◦Powerpoint format◦Presentation skills

OBJECTIVESExplain what you will be presenting on Monday

Classification Project!TODAY:

◦After being assigned to a group, move desks to work together

◦Send a representative to get texts and graphic organizers

◦Choose roles for who will research which information from the text today

You will have the next double block with laptops to create the pptOBJECTIVES

Explain what you will be presenting on Monday

EXIT TICKET:What aspect of this type of

project do you feel comfortable in performing?

Do you foresee any challenges or obstacles? How do you plan to work through these?

OBJECTIVESExplain what you will be presenting on Monday

Wednesday 14 September 2011Topic: Cells and NutritionDO NOWWhat organism does your group

have? What information do you already know about it? Describe what you feel you’ll be able to do well with a presentation project, and what aspect you foresee struggling with. How do you aim to overcome your challenge?

OBJECTIVESExplain the difference

between the 2 main types of cells

Describe how cells acquire energy from food.

AGENDACompare types of

cells & nutritionWork on project

HOMEWORKRead article about

“extremophiles” and answer corresponding questions

What is a cell?The smallest unit of lifeCapable of performing all the functions

that are characteristic of lifeCan be 1 of 2 main types:

◦ PROKARYOTIC (Bacterial cells)

◦ EUKARYOTIC (Plant, animal, or fungal cells)

OBJECTIVESExplain the difference between the 2 main types of cellsDescribe how cells acquire energy from food

Prokaryotes Eukaryotes

Two main cell types:PROKARYOTES and EUKARYOTES


Comparing Cell TypesHow do you tell the difference

between a prokaryotic cell and a eukaryotic cell?


Modes of NutritionAll species – unicellular or

multicellular – must gather outside resources to convert into usable energy

TWO MAIN OPTIONS:◦Autotrophic species gather raw

materials to make into food, which they then process later for energy

◦Heterotrophic species gather food that is already made, they only process it for energy


WITH YOUR GROUP:Based upon the category of organisms that

your group has, your job TODAY is to decide WHICH SPECIES you will be focusing on. E.g. “penguin” is not a sufficient answer since there are many types of penguin.

TOMORROW:◦During the second half of the double block, you

will be working with your group on your project. Please bring any necessary materials!

Thursday 15 September 2011Topic: Species and ClassificationDO NOWExplain how, under a

microscope, one can easily tell the difference between a prokaryote and a eukaryote.

How are autotrophic and heterotrophic species different?

OBJECTIVESDescribe what a

‘species’ is.Explain the hierarchy

of classifying a species.

AGENDA• Define ‘species’• Group various organisms

according to the hierarchical classification system

• Work on your project

HOMEWORKWrite a 2 paragraph (minimum)

reflection on what steps you think scientists must go through in order to document a new species. How might they go about proving that the species was previously unknown? What data do you think they might have to collect?

What is a species?SILENTLY, take 1minute to

brainstorm and write down as many examples of species that you can think of.

OBJECTIVESDescribe what a ‘species’ is.Explain the hierarchy of classifying a species.

What is a species?SILENTLY, take 1minute to

brainstorm and write down as many examples of species that you can think of.


EXAMPLES:Homo HabilusCanine LupusHumanPitbullshitzuDalmation

NON-EXAMPLES:CatSalmonDogBirdFelines

What is a species?A species is the basic category of

biological classification, composed of related individuals that resemble one another, are able to breed among themselves, but are not able to breed with members of another species.

EXAMPLE:◦tiger + tiger = tiger◦tiger + lion = liger (a hybrid

species)OBJECTIVESDescribe what a ‘species’ is.Explain the hierarchy of classifying a species.

ClassificationSpecies are classified into a

hierarchy based upon APPEARANCE, not behavior

WHY?◦Individuals of the same species can

behave DIFFERENTLY


ClassificationHIERARCHY from most general to

most specific:◦DOMAIN◦KINGDOM◦PHYLUM◦CLASS◦ORDER◦FAMILY◦GENUS ◦SPECIESOBJECTIVES

Describe what a ‘species’ is.Explain the hierarchy of classifying a species.

ClassificationScientific names for each of the

categories in the hierarchy are always in Latin (or are made into something ‘Latin-y’)

Why?


EXIT TICKET:Explain why it is important to

classify an organism based on appearance, and not by behavior.

When a species is discovered, why is it important that the name is in Latin?

Friday 16 September 2011Topic: Classifying Life

DO NOWWrite down presentation

order:1. Bacteria domain2. Archaea domain3. Eukaryotes4. Plants5. Fungi

OBJECTIVESCreate a powerpoint

that reflects the required information to present on Monday.

AGENDAOrganize informationWork with group members

to create ppt and decide speaking roles

EMAIL ME THE PPT FILE!

HOMEWORK Finish your presentation

and/or practice it!

6. Protists7. Fish8. Reptiles9. Mammals

TODAY:Have your group send a representative to

get 2 laptops and another to get 2 booksLog in with your SAME username/passwordHave decided on 1 particular speciesHave all the information listed on the

rubric (the numbered parts). ◦#1-3 is for your GENERAL category, the rest is

for your particular speciesCreate your 3-slide powerpoint fileSave to “My Documents” and EMAIL ME

THE FILE!!!

CLEAN UP!Email me the ppt fileLog off the computerAll resources go back!Make sure you know who in your

group is responsible for saying which information