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Survey of Life
Biodiversity!  There are so many different organisms. Scientist put organisms into categories in an effort to understand genetic and evolutionary relationships between existing and extinct life forms.
The Kingdoms Eubacteria  and Archaebacteria
(formerly Monera)

 

Prokaryotes

Explain how the two groups of prokaryotes differ.

Describe the factors that are used to identify prokaryotes.

 

Bacteria in Nature

Describe the ecological roles that bacteria play in the environment.

Explain how bacteria cause disease.

Identify ways humans use bacteria.

Describe how bacteria are controlled.

 
The Kingdom Protista

Explain what a protist is.

  1. Ameba Coloring - color the structures of an ameba; pseudopodia, vacuole, nucleus.
  2. Paramecium Coloring - color paramecium, vacuole, mouth pore, macronucleus, cilia.
  3. Euglena Coloring - color euglena; flagella, chloroplast, pellicle.
  4. Kingdom Protista Concept Map - organize the types of protists by characteristic.
  5. Protista Crossword – vocabulary; vacuole, paramecium, algae, malaria.
  6. Protozoa – article with questions.
  7. Ameba & Paramecium Lab – view both specimens, compare and draw
    Ameba Lab     – 15 minute lab, observe the movements of the ameba.
  8. Algae Lab – compare 3 types of algae:  volvox, spirogyra, and euglena
  9. Biodiversity of Ponds – sample pond water, identify organisms (protists, arthropods..ect)
  10. Notes on Protists |  Powerpoint on Protists

 

The Kingdom Fungi                            

Identify the defining characteristics of fungi.

The Ultimate Fungi Website

Explore the Domains of Life
The Kingdom Animalia

-What characteristics do all animals share?

-Identify the important trends in animal evolution.

 

Invertebrates

 

Sponges and Cnidarians

 

Sponges

-Explain what a sponge is.

-Describe how sponges carry out essential functions.

 

Cnidarians 

-Explain what a cnidarian is.

-Describe the two body plans that exist in the cnidarian life cycle.

-Describe how cnidarians carry out essential functions.

 

Phylum Porifera & Phylum Cnidaria

  1. Shape of Life Sponges

  2. Shape of Life Cnidarians

  3. Sponge Anatomy – sponge  image; students label amebocytes, collar cells, spicules.
  4. Sponge Coloring – another anatomy page, color the structures.
  5. Hydra Anatomy – hydra image; students label tentacles, cnidocytes, buds.
  6. Hydra Lab – view a living hydra and observe its behavior.
  7. Hydra and Other Cnidarians – article with questions
  8. Powerpoint on Sponges and Cnidarians (Coelenterates)

 

Worms and Mollusks

Flatworms

-Describe the defining features of flatworms.

-Identify the characteristics of the groups of flatworms.

 

Phylum Platyhelminthes & Nematoda

  1. Shape of Life Flatworms

  2. Observation of a Planarian – view a live planarian and observe regeneration

  3. Flatworms PPT  
  4. Roundworms PPT
  5. Planaria Article – description of a planaria, with questions

 

Roundworms    

-Describe the defining features of roundworms.

-Describe form and function in roundworms.

-Identify roundworms that are important in human disease.

Annelids

-Describe the defining features of annelids.

-Identify the characteristics of the classes of annelids.

 

Phylum Annelida

  1. Shape of Life Annelids
  2. Observation of a Live Earthworm 
  3. Earthworm Dissection 
  4. Earthworm Labeling
  5. Earthworm Virtual Lab – visit a website on earthworms and answer questions.
  6. Mollusk and Annelid Crossword Puzzle - basic terms and classification
  7. Phylum Annelida Powerpoint

 

 

Mollusks

-Describe the defining features of mollusks.

-Describe form and function in mollusks.

-Identify the characteristics of the three main classes of mollusks.

 

Phylum Mollusca

  1. Shape of Life- Mollusks
  2. Squid Dissection – external and internal structures, using real squids.
  3. Virtual Squid – online dissection photos for students to view, labeling and questions.
  4. Mollusk Chart – compares cephalopods, gastroods, and bivalves.
  5. Phylum Mollusca Powerpoint - Discusses characteristics of mollusks, types of mollusks (classes)
Arthropods and Echinoderms
Arthropods                             

ØIdentify the defining features of arthropods.

ØDescribe the important trends in arthropod evolution.

ØExplain growth and development in arthropods.

Groups of Arthropods

ØExplain how arthropods are classified.

ØIdentify the distinguishing features of the three subphyla of arthropods.

Insects

ØIdentify the distinguishing features of insects.

ØDescribe two types of development in insects.

ØExplain what types of insects form societies.

þShape of life- Arthropods

Echinoderms

ØIdentify the distinguishing features of echinoderms.

ØDescribe the functions carried out by the water vascular system of echinoderms.

ØCompare the different classes of echinoderms.

þShape of life- Echinoderms

Chordates (Vertebrates)

Comparing Chordates

ØIdentify the characteristics that all chordates share.

ØExplain what vertebrates are.

ØDescribe the two groups of nonvertebrate chordates.

ØExplain how the different chordate groups are related.

ØSummarize a main trend in the evolution of chordates.

þShape of Life - Chordates

Controlling Body Temperature                     

ØDescribe how the control of body temperature is an important aspect of vertebrate life.

ØContrast ectotherms and endotherms.

Form and Function in Chordates

ØDescribe how the organ systems of the different groups of chordates carry out essential life functions.

 

Fishes                                         

ØIdentify the basic characteristics of a fish.

ØSummarize the evolution of fishes.

ØExplain how fishes are adapted for life in water.

ØDescribe the three main groups of fishes. 

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Amphibians                                

ØDescribe what an amphibian is.

ØSummarize events in the evolution of amphibians.

ØExplain how amphibians are adapted for life on land.

ØDescribe essential life functions in amphibians.

Ø Name the main groups of living amphibians.

þNetFrog Dissection-Online version of the classic with interactive tutorials, video and a lot more! 

þFrogGuts.com Online Frog dissection.  A flashy dissection but without the tutorials and supporting information. 

    

Reptiles

ØDescribe the characteristics of reptiles.

ØSummarize the evolution of reptiles.

ØExplain how reptiles are adapted to life on land.

ØIdentify the four living orders of reptiles.

 

Birds

ØDescribe the characteristics that all birds have in common.

ØSummarize the evolution of birds.

ØExplain how birds are adapted for flight.

ØDescribe the diversity of birds.

þNature: Pale Male.  This red-tailed hawk has captivated the people of New York as he raises several generations on Fifth Avenue and Central Park!  Check out: Photo Essay, Raptor Rescue and History of Central Park.

 

Mammals 

ØList the characteristics of mammals.

ØTell when mammals evolved.

ØDescribe how mammals perform essential life functions.

Diversity of Mammals

ØExplain how the three groups of living mammals differ from one another.

ØName the major orders of placental mammals.

ØDescribe how convergent evolution caused mammals on different continents to be similar in form and function.

Primates and Human Origins

ØIdentify the characteristics that all primates share.

ØDescribe the major evolutionary groups of primates.

ØDescribe the various ancestors of humans.

The Kingdom Plantae                           

ØExplain what a plant is.

ØDescribe what plants need to survive.

ØDescribe how the first plants evolved. 

 
Roots, Stems, and Leaves 
Specialized Tissues in Plants                         

ØDescribe the organs and tissues of vascular plants.

ØIdentify the specialized cells of vascular tissue.

Roots

ØDescribe the two main types of roots.

ØIdentify the tissues and structures in a mature root.

ØDescribe the different functions of roots.

Stems

ØDescribe the structure and two main functions of stems.

ØContrast monocot and dicot stems.

ØDescribe primary growth and secondary growth in stems.

Leaves
ØDescribe how the structure of a leaf enables it to carry out photosynthesis.

ØDescribe how gas exchange takes place in a leaf.

Transport in Plants                          

ØExplain how water is transported throughout a plant.

ØDescribe how the products of photosynthesis are transported throughout a plant.

 
Reproduction of Seed Plants 
Reproduction With Cones and Flowers             

ØIdentify the reproductive structures of gymnosperms and angiosperms.

ØExplain how pollination and fertilization differ between angiosperms and gymnosperms.

Seed Development and Germination

ØDescribe the development of seeds and fruits.

ØExplain how seeds are dispersed.

ØList the factors that influence the dormancy and germination of seeds.

Plant Propagation and Agriculture

ØIdentify the forms of plant vegetative reproduction.

ØDescribe plant propagation.

ØIdentify the major food-supply crops for humans.

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