Sec 1.1

“So God created the great creatures of the sea and every living thing with which the water teems and that moves about in it, according to their kinds, and every winged bird according to its kind. And God saw that it was good.”

-Genesis 1:21

(Bacteria)

- What Is an Animal?

This branching tree shows how the major animal groups are related.

Homework

-Look up an animal and track its classification. (SGFOCPK)1) www.scilinks.org2) Code: Scn-02113) Click on Animal diversity web:

(http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/index.html)

Homework

Desert tortoise. Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: ReptiliaOrder: TestudinesFamily: TestudinidaeGenus: GopherusSpecies: Gopherus agassizii

What is a cell? A cell is the basic unit of structure and function in living things.

What is the structure of animals?

The cells of animals are organized into tissues, organs, and systems.

What are the functions of animals?

Animals must obtain food and oxygen, keep a stable environment within their bodies, reproduce, and move about to meet their needs.

How are animals classified? Animals are classified according to how they are related to other organisms.

Question Answer

- What Is an Animal?

Sec 1.2

Homework

1. SGFOCPK sentence.

2. Identify and discuss the symmetry of your animal.

3. Sec 1-2 At home activity. -With a family member observe as many animals as possible. -Sketch the animal -Explain the advantages an animal with a distinct front end has. -Identify what this type of body arrangement is called.