Arthropods

Today in class we discussed the common characteristics that all arthropods share.
Discussed characteristics of crustaceans

Introduced arthropod diversity mobile project - began research

Next Friday:
Bring art materials to construct your mobile in class

Mollusks

Do Now: Name the three main body parts of a mollusk. Name the three classes of mollusks

Today in class we discussed
- Common features all mollusks share
- Unique features of the three classes of mollusks: Bivalves, Gastropods, Cephalopods
- Prepared for squid dissection

Week of May 14th

Monday:
Hawaiian Animal Projects due today
Inclass: Discuss Phylum arthropoda
Animal Project presentations

Wednesday:
In class: Discuss Phylum mollusca
Animal Project presentations

Friday:
In class: Discuss Phylum Chordata
Animal Project presentations

Wednesday, May 9th

Do Now:
From memory, what are the classes within the phylums Mollusca, Arthropoda, and Chordata?
Give an example of an animal in each class.

Today in class we:
- Picked dates to present for Hawaii Animal Projects
- Worked on Animal classification game


Do Now answers:
Phylum Mollusca: Gastropoda (snails, slugs), Cephalopoda (squids, octopus), Bivalve (clams, oysters), Polyplacaphora (chiton)
Phylum Arthropoda: Insecta (all insects), Arachnida (spiders, mites, ticks, scorpions), Chillapoda(Centipedes), Diplopoda (milipedes), Crustaceans (lobsters, crabs, shrimp)
Phylum Chordata: Osteiochythes (bony fish), Chondriochythes (sharks, rays, skates), Amphibia (frogs, toads, salamanders), Reptilia (turtles, snakes, lizards), Aves (birds), Mammalia (mammals).

Monday 5/7 and Tuesday 5/8

Do Now: Make a t-chart to compare and contrast the organization, feeding, and life cycles of phylums porifera and cnidaria

Today in class we:
Discussed characteristics of phylums porifera and cnidaria
Worked on Sponge Lab

Homework:
Finish the Sponge Lab including Analysis and Conclusion questions for Wednesday

Thursday May 3rd

Do Now:
List 8 phylums we are discussing in class
What phylum do we belong to?
What class do we belong to?
How are the following animals most closely related: Snails and slugs? Butterflies and beetles? Starfish and urchins? Clams and oysters

Today in class we discussed:
Characteristics used to classify animals
Phylum Porifera: Reproduction, Life cycle, Anatomy
See some footage of zoologists studying porifera

Homework (pd 8 - pd 6 can also do this to get ahead, will be assigned Monday)
Read section 3 and do the section review on pg 25 1-4 all.
On seperate paper draw and label the life cycle of both porifera and cnidarian

Monday, April 30th

Today in class we:
- Began Animal Kingdom Unit
- Discussed characteristics of animals, organization of animals, and classification of the animal kingdom.

Homework due Thursday
Pg 11 Section Review 1-3 all
Extra Credit: Pg 9: Get Moving Activity - extra credit will be awarded on the basis of completion and quality of work.

Tuesday, April 24th

Do Now:
What makes animals different from other living organisms? List as many differentiating characteristics as you can.

Today in class we:
Reviewed and corrected Cell Processes Test
Began Animal Kingdom Webquest

No homework for Thursday

Thursday, April 12th

Do Now:
Define cellular respiration. What organisms respire and under what conditions.

Today in class we:
- Reviewed and handed in respiration worksheet
- Discussed the 2 stages of respiration
- Finished respiration lab

Homework:
pg 53 section review #1-2


Upcoming:

Wednesday, April 18th:
Test on photsynthesis and respiration
Rootbeer float party at lunch time
Extra credit due: Stay tuned for details

Wednesday, April 4th

Today in class we:

Conducted respiration and fermentation labs


Bring lab write ups to next class for completion

Monday, April 2nd

Welcome back 7th graders!

Today in class we:
- Reviewed photosynthesis quiz
- Began discussion of respiration

Homework:
Pg 24-26 Respiration worksheet

* Bring a soda or water bottle to class on Wednesday for lab. Wash it out and cap it.