Monday 19 September 2011Topic: Classification of Life

DO NOWDescribe how you could

tell the difference between a prokaryote and eukaryote as viewed under a microscope.

Why must scientific names be Latin-based?

OBJECTIVESDescribe the

defining characteristics of each of the main categories of life.

AGENDAGroup work to

determine the characteristics of domains and kingdoms

HWUse your notes to fill

in the graphic organizer about domains and kingdoms

Group work!Read section 18-3 (pg 457-461)Each member rolls to determine which

questions (1-12) you’re responsible for answering

Mark which questions you’re researching

Find the answer and fill in the appropriate spot

Share the answers with your group (share in numeric order)

Use these notes to complete tonight’s hw

Done early?If your group completes the activity

early, you may do one of the following SILENTLY:◦Homework (this class or another)◦Read (I have books to read if you don’t)◦Ponder and reflect upon the meaning of

life

Tuesday 20 September 2011Topic: Classification of Life

DO NOWHow are Domains Bacteria

and Archaea different? Similar?

How are all 4 Eukaryote kingdoms similar?

Describe why Kingdom Protista is considered the “odds and ends” kingdom.

OBJECTIVESExplain how a new

species is placed into the appropriate categories.

Follow a dichotomous key in order to classify a species.

AGENDAFollow a

dichotomous key

HWRead pages 448-450

and answer the 6 section assessment questions in your notebook.

Dichotomous keys!A method to classify organisms

based upon physical traits

Series of paired statements that are opposites

Ultimately results in the identification of the organism in question

OBJECTIVESExplain how a new species is placed into the appropriate categories.Follow a dichotomous key in order to classify a species.

Dichotomous keys!Everybody take off 1 shoe and place

it on the kidney table (That’s right. I went there.)

Take 1 minute to silently write all possible traits that can be used to classify the shoes (e.g. laces, flats, patterns, etc)

Take 2 minutes to discuss with your elbow partner the traits you brainstormed

OBJECTIVESExplain how a new species is placed into the appropriate categories.Follow a dichotomous key in order to classify a species.

Dichotomous keys!To summarize:

◦An organism is placed into the appropriate D, K, P, C, O, F, G, and S based upon a series of statements

◦EXAMPLE to determine DOMAIN:

Is the DNA contained in a nucleus? EUKARYA

If no, must be Bacteria or Archaea

OBJECTIVESExplain how a new species is placed into the appropriate categories.Follow a dichotomous key in order to classify a species.

Dichotomous keys!More practice…

◦Individually, or with a partner, you will be able to classify leaf samples by following a dichotomous key

◦Turn to page 462-463

◦Classify the leaves pictured by following the key on the left

◦I will draw samples for any potentially unknown vocabulary on the board

◦This sheet will be collected TODAY as classwork!

OBJECTIVESExplain how a new species is placed into the appropriate categories.Follow a dichotomous key in order to classify a species.

Wednesday 21 September 2011Topic: Classification of Life

DO NOWWhy is the hierarchy of

classification (DKPCOFGS) more useful than the previous system of describing the species?

Describe what a dichotomous key is and what it’s used for.

OBJECTIVESEffectively write an

MCAS response about how to classify a species.

Create a usable dichotomous key

AGENDAPractice MCAS

writing with Mr. Lerner!

Create your own dichotomous key!

HWCreate a study sheet

to use during a review game during the 1st half of class (quest = 2nd half)

Science writing!How to write an effective MCAS

response:

◦Always use complete sentences!

◦Re-read your writing to make sure you’ve answered ALL parts of the question.

◦Science writing should be very concise and informative – there is no need for length descriptions (unless asked for) or lots of descriptive adjectives and analogies

PROMPT 1Please follow along as Mr. Lerner

and I demonstrate how to pick apart a prompt and take notes accordingly ON the prompt sheet.

With a partner, work on the second and third prompt using the methods that you just learned.

These responses will be collected with your notebook check.

Dichotomous keys!With a partner, you will CREATE a

dichotomous key that can be followed

PROTOCOL:

1. Observe your specimens and brainstorm a list of ALL traits that applies to them

2. Decide upon the order of which traits to categorize your specimens and move them accordingly

3. Make a diagram of your key

4. Draw and label the specimen at the end of each classification pathway, and put your names on it.

OBJECTIVESExplain how a new species is placed into the appropriate categories.Follow a dichotomous key in order to classify a species.

Are you done?In theory, someone should be

able to pick up a random jellybean, follow your diagram, and determine its flavor.

Friday 23 September 2011Topic: Classification of Life

DO NOWHow did you study for

the quest? Describe the techniques/process that you used.

Explain your thought process in making a study sheet.

OBJECTIVESDemonstrate your

understanding of Unit 1 by participating in a review game

Assess your understanding of Unit 1 with a quest.

AGENDAReview game (1st

pd)QUEST (2nd pd)

HWUsing the list as a

reference, organize your notebook/folder to be checked on Monday. Be sure to fill in any missing notes that you may have.

REVIEW GAME PROTOCOLIf you made a study sheet, take it out nowEach group needs to move seats to be

together and come up with a super cool team name

After each question, each team has 1 minute to find the answer and write it onto the board

Once the minute is up, all teams display their answers

Every team with a correct answer earns a point

TEAMS!Each team can be 4 or 5 members

You have 2 MINUTES to:◦Move together◦Send a representative to get a whiteboard, piece of paper towel, and a marker.

◦Write your team name on the mini board

EXIT TICKETHow effectively do you feel this

type of review was? In what ways was it helpful?

If we were to do more review games, how would you modify it?

Describe another type of review that you feel would help you.