Monday-Wednesday, 25-27 April. 2011

This is HL #6. Answer all questions.

Students will be able to:
use information from textbooks, supplementary texts, internet access, and classroom discussions to
-cite evidence that all parts of livng things are made of cells.
-explain that all cells come from pre-existing cells.
-explain that cells are the basic unit of life.

Students worked on various things for their do now, including handouts and quick writes.

Students completed a handout that explained the cell theory and the difference between prokaryotes and eukaryotes.

Students also began construction of a time line showing the progress of the cell theory.

Home learning 6 can be found at the top of this blog.

Wednesday, 20 April, 2011

This is HL 5. Correctly head your loose leaf paper, letter your paper A-H, and write the correct name of the proper Norno by the correct letter.

Students will be able to:
use information from textbooks, supplementary texts, internet access, and classroom discussions to
-classify organisms into simple categories and discuss the limitations of classification systems.
-analyze and describe how and why organisms are classified according to shared characteristics with emphasis on the Linnaean system combined with the concept of Domains.

Students completed the virtual Glencoe lab How are Living Things Classified Into Groups? You can find the activity at the following site. Cut and paste it into your URL address: http://www.glencoe.com/sites/common_assets/science/virtual_labs/E07/E07.html

Students then visited the site A Touch Of Class to practice grouping organisms by similarities. You can find the activity at the following URL address; simply cut and paste into your browser window: http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/interactives/class.html

Home learning 5 can be found at the top of this blog. If you expect to be absent, due to the Sports Jam, you MUST turn in your home learning prior to going!

Friday, 1 April, 2011

This is HL 4. Answers only on correctly headed loose leaf paper.

Students will be able to:
use information from textbooks, supplementary texts, internet access, and classroom discussions to
-classify organisms into simple categories and discuss the limitations of classification systems.
-analyze and describe how and why organisms are classified according to shared characteristics with emphasis on the Linnaean system combined with the concept of Domains.

Students viewed BrainPops on classification and the six kingdoms.

They also took a quiz on the organization of living things.

Students updated their assignment sheets in their notebooks.

Students completed notes on classification.

Home learning 4 can be found at the top of this blog.

Monday, 11 April through Wednesday, 13 April, 2011

This page is the do now for classification.


This page should be read to learn more about classification and to help you answer your home learning questions.


This is HL #3. Be sure to follow all written instructions. Answers only on properly headed loose leaf paper.

Students will be able to:
use information from textbooks, supplementary texts, internet access, and classroom discussions to
-classify organisms into simple categories and discuss the limitations of classification systems.
-analyze and describe how and why organisms are classified according to shared characteristics with emphasis on the Linnaean system combined with the concept of Domains.

Due to FCAT testing, class may not meet each of these days.

Students discussed classification of living things, including the classification scheme. They discussed the difference between genus and species, and learned about domains.

Students viewed video on changing nature to determine how changes affecting a particular population also affect other populations. These changes might be with the population themselves, or with the environment, habitat or niche of the organism.

Students completed notes on organization of living things. Students also received HL #3, which is due on Thursday, and can be found at the top of this blog.

Thursday, 7 April. 2011

This is HL 2. Use the first sheet to help you find the answers to the home learning.

Students will be able to:
use information from textbooks, supplementary texts, internet access, and classroom discussions to
-create and illustrate a metaphor for an organism and explain its four levels of organization.
-describe and represent relationships between and among levels of organization for structure and function.
-illustrate the hierarchal relationships of cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems and their interrelationships.

Students complete the Cornell notes of organization of organisms.

Students can find home learning 2 at the top of this blog.

Wednesday, 6 April, 2011

This is HL #1. Be sure to complete both sheets (which are identical) and turn in one. You do not need to color the sheet.

Students will be able to:
use information from textbooks, supplementary texts, internet access, and classroom discussions to
-create and illustrate a metaphor for an organism and explain its four levels of organization.
-describe and represent relationships between and among levels of organization for structure and function.
-illustrate the hierarchal relationships of cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems and their interrelationships.

Students began notes on how living things are organized. Levels of Organization

I. Atoms
A. Smallest part of matter.
B. Nonliving
II. Molecules
A. 2 or more bonded atoms
B. Form compounds
C. Nonliving
III. Macromolecule
A. Very large molecules
B. Proteins, fats, carbohydrates (sugars), nucleic acids (DNA, RNA)
C. Nonliving
IV. Organelles
A. Tiny organs
B. Made of macromolecules
C. Make up cells. Examples include nucleus, mitochondria, ribosomes
V. Cells
A. Made of organelles.
B. Basic unit of structure and function.
C. Living
VI. Tissues
A. Made of the same kinds of cells working together to perform a task. Examples include red blood cells, bone cells, kidney
cells
B. Living
VII. Organs
A. Tissues that work together to perform a function. Examples include heart and lungs
B. Living
VIII. Organ Systems
A. Organs that work together to perform a function. Example digestive, skeletal, and respiratory systems.
B. Living
IX. Organism
A. Entire living thing. Examples are dog, human, plant, paramecia, bacteria
B. Usually made of systems.
C. May be a single cell
D. Living
X. Population
A. Same type of organisms living together, can reproduce.
B. Live in the same area, compete for resources.
XI. Community
A. Several populations living together.
B. Populations interact, share same living area, have different niches.
XII. Ecosystem
A. All the biotic (living) and abiotic (nonliving) features of a community
B. Each organism has its own niche.
XIII. Biome
A. Similar ecosystems on earth together.
B. Share similar climates and rainfall.
XIV. Biosphere
A. Whole living layer around the globe
B. Includes abiotic features. Examples are lithosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, ecosphere

Organization of Living Things

Atoms-----------Cell----------------Population
Molecule---------Tissue--------------Community
Macromolecule----Organ---------------Ecosystem
Organelle--------Organ System---------Biome
---------------Organism------------Biosphere

The home learning for tonight can be found at the top of this blog.

Students also received the Assignment Log sheet for the fourth and final quarter. Be sure to log in ALL assignments, due dates, and grades received.