Soak it Up! Sponge Lab

Do Now:
Draw and label the parts of the sponge body plan

Today in class we:
Completed discussion of the phylum porifera

• Sexual and Asexual reproduction

Viewed segment of Shape of Life - Origins video
Worked on Soak it Up Sponge Lab

Homework due Friday
- Pg 22 questions 1, 4
- Study for quiz on sections 1,2,and phylum porifera

Phylum Porifera

Do Now:
Contrast radial symmetry and bilateral symmetry

Today in class we:
- Reviewed animal symmetry worksheets
- Began discussion of phylum porifera:

• Habitat: marine and freshwater
• Movement: Sessile with moving larva
• Body Plan and diagram
• Obtaining food and oxygen
  

Introduction to Animal Kingdom

Do Now:
What is the difference between an endotherm and an exotherm? How are they are example of homeostasis?

Today in class we:
Discussed the functions of animals:
- Movement
- Reproduction
Discussed the eight major phyla of the animal kingdom:
- Porifera
- Cnidaria
- Echinodermata
- Mollusca
- Platyhelminthes
- Annelida
- Arthropoda
- Chordata
Discussed how animals are classified into groups

Worked on homework: Read pg 6-11 and answer questions 1-3 all on pg 11

Introduction to Animal Kingdom

Today in class we:
Began discussion of animal kingdom
- level of organization
- functions of animals: food and oxygen, stable internal conditions

We celebrated our science fair success with an episode of Planet Earth!

Science Fair Presentations

Today in class we:
- reviewed judging criteria for science fair
- presented science fair projects to small groups in preparation for thursday's science fair

Science Fair Preparation

Today in class we:
- organized binders for new semester
- turned in science fair project boards
- worked on science fair presentation outlines

Due Monday
- Complete your science fair presentation outline and be prepared to present to a small group of students on Monday
- Cover your textbook