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

Platyhelminthes

Today in class we:
Discussed the characteristics of worms
Discussed the phylum Platyhelminthes: planaria vs tapeworms

Homework: Read pgs 26-29, 31-32 and answer #s 1 and 2 on pg 32

Extra Credit:
1 point extra credit for each living earthworm you bring to class by Monday!

Phylum Cnidaria

Today in class we:

Reviewed and corrected Animal Quiz

Reviewed Soak it Lab

Began discussion on Phylum Cnidaria

- Marine Habitat

- Polyp and Medusa body plans

- Nematocyte stinging cells for capturing prey

Homework due Friday

- Answer questions 2 and 3 all on pg 23

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!