Monday 12 September 2011Topic: Characteristics of LifeDO NOWUnderneath your list for hw, answer

the following in complete sentences:

How did you go about making your list? Describe your thinking process.

What was challenging about making this list?

Do you think your list has any flaws? Explain.

OBJECTIVESList

characteristics that all living things share.

AGENDAMoney collection; text

and notebook distribution

Characteristics of LifeComplete GIST

HOMEWORK Read section 1.3 in your text.

Practice creating a summary sentence of each paragraph (you don’t need to use GIST for this). For any reading method you use, you should have notes on the reading tomorrow.

Text/Notebook DistributionNOTEBOOKS:

◦Unless otherwise indicated, ALL WORK is to go in the notebook. This includes Do Now and Exit Ticket prompts, notes from class and lab activities, and homework assignments. Your notebooks will be collected at random and graded.

TEXTBOOKS:◦These are to stay at home for assignments and

reference. You are responsible for bringing them back IN THE SAME CONDITION in June – otherwise the fee incurred is about $70

OBJECTIVESList characteristics that all living things share.

Why Study Biology?

Reason 1:

BIOLOGY IS ABOUT US!

Health

Family

OBJECTIVESList characteristics that all living things share.

Career

Explorat ion

How we are all connected

OBJECTIVESList characteristics that all living things share.

Reason 2: BIOLOGY is AWESOME.BIOLOGY CAN CHANGE HOW YOU SEE THE WORLD.

OBJECTIVESList characteristics that all living things share.

Reason 3:Understanding BIOLOGY CAN SAVE THE WORLD.

How we produce things…

(i.e.: food production)

OBJECTIVESList characteristics that all living things share.

How we design things…

Biomimicry:Using ideas and principles from the natural world to inspire architecture, engineering, product design, and systems design, and to solve complex problems in adaptive, sustainable ways

OBJECTIVESList characteristics that all living things share.

Sustainable South Bronx:http://www.ssbx.org/

http://www.greentheblock.net/http://www.greenforall.org/

How we live in cities…

OBJECTIVESList characteristics that all living things share.

Characteristics of LifeUsing your hw as a guide, turn to

your elbow partner and combine your lists into one master list of 8 characteristics.

If you do not have 8, try to brainstorm more. If you have more than 8, attempt to eliminate the traits that are not necessary for a species to continue.OBJECTIVES

List characteristics that all living things share.

ALL Living things…

1. Are made up of at least one cell2. Reproduce3. Have a genetic code4. Grow and develop5. Use energy and materials6. Respond to their environment7. Maintain homeostasis8. Adapt/evolve over generations

OBJECTIVESList characteristics that all living things share.

Tuesday 13 September 2011Topic: Cells and NutritionDO NOW Referencing your hw,

what reading strategies did you use? What difficulties did you find in reading a science text? What other strategies might you try next?

OBJECTIVESExplain the difference

between the 2 main types of cells

Describe how cells acquire energy from food.

AGENDA Finish characteristics of life Complete GIST Compare types of cells Outline modes of nutrition Project introduction & group

assignments

HOMEWORKRead article about

“extremophiles” and answer corresponding questions

ALL Living things…

1. Are made up of at least one cell2. Reproduce3. Have a genetic code4. Grow and develop5. Use energy and materials6. Respond to their environment7. Maintain homeostasis8. Adapt/evolve over generations

OBJECTIVESList characteristics that all living things share.

What is a cell?The smallest unit of lifeCapable of performing all the functions

that are characteristic of lifeCan be 1 of 2 main types:

◦ PROKARYOTIC (Bacterial cells)

◦ EUKARYOTIC (Plant, animal, or fungal cells)

OBJECTIVESExplain the difference between the 2 main types of cellsDescribe how cells acquire energy from food

Prokaryotes Eukaryotes

Two main cell types:PROKARYOTES and EUKARYOTES

OBJECTIVESExplain the difference between the 2 main types of cellsDescribe how cells acquire energy from food

Comparing Cell TypesHow do you tell the difference

between a prokaryotic cell and a eukaryotic cell?

OBJECTIVESExplain the difference between the 2 main types of cellsDescribe how cells acquire energy from food

White Blood Cell w/ Cocci (bacteria)

Epithelial Cells w/ Bacilli (bacteria)

Two main cell types:PROKARYOTES and EUKARYOTES

OBJECTIVESExplain the difference between the 2 main types of cellsDescribe how cells acquire energy from food

Modes of NutritionAll species – unicellular or multicellular – must gather outside resources to convert into usable energy

TWO MAIN OPTIONS:◦Autotrophic species gather raw

materials to make into food, which they then process later for energy

◦Heterotrophic species gather food that is already made, they only process it for energy

OBJECTIVESExplain the difference between the 2 main types of cellsDescribe how cells acquire energy from food

Modes of NutritionExamples of the 2 types:

◦AUTOTROPHS

◦HETEROTROPHS

OBJECTIVESExplain the difference between the 2 main types of cellsDescribe how cells acquire energy from food

GIST completionIn the time remaining in class, work

EITHER by yourself OR with your elbow partner to complete the GIST reading

◦If you work in partners, alternate one person reading a sentence aloud and creating the summary, then the other person reads the next sentence, and so forth.

I will collect the summary sheet today!OBJECTIVES

List characteristics that all living things share.

Classification Project!Assigned groups of 4 – each

group will be given a Domain or Kingdom of organisms to present, in addition to a species of your choosing from that category

Graded upon:◦Information in the powerpoint◦Powerpoint format◦Presentation skills

OBJECTIVESExplain the difference between the 2 main types of cellsDescribe how cells acquire energy from food

Classification Project!TODAY:

◦After being assigned to a group, move desks to work together

◦Send a representative to get texts and graphic organizers

◦Choose roles for who will research which information from the text today

You will have the next double block with laptops to create the ppt

OBJECTIVESExplain the difference between the 2 main types of cellsDescribe how cells acquire energy from food

EXIT TICKET:What aspect of this type of

project do you feel comfortable in performing?

Do you foresee any challenges or obstacles? How do you plan to work through these?

OBJECTIVESExplain the difference between the 2 main types of cellsDescribe how cells acquire energy from food

Don’t forget:HW is to read “Extremophile” article and answer

questionsTurn in your GIST summary sheet before you leave!!!

Thursday 15 September 2011Topic: Cells and NutritionDO NOWExplain how, under a

microscope, one can easily tell the difference between a prokaryote and a eukaryote.

How are autotrophic and heterotrophic species different?

OBJECTIVESDescribe what a

‘species’ is.Explain the hierarchy

of classifying a species.

AGENDA• Define ‘species’• Group various

organisms according to the hierarchical classification system

HOMEWORKWrite a 2 paragraph (minimum)

reflection on what steps you think scientists must go through in order to document a new species. How might they go about proving that the species was previously unknown? What data do you think they might have to collect?

What is a species?SILENTLY, take 1minute to

brainstorm and write down as many examples of species that you can think of.

OBJECTIVESDescribe what a ‘species’ is.Explain the hierarchy of classifying a species.

What is a species?SILENTLY, take 1minute to

brainstorm and write down as many examples of species that you can think of.

OBJECTIVESDescribe what a ‘species’ is.Explain the hierarchy of classifying a species.

EXAMPLES:•Red Panda •homo sapien sapien •Black Bear•Oak Tree•Snow Leopard•Ball python

NON-EXAMPLES:•Semi-Aquatic•Mammals•Birds•Snake•Bird

What is a species?A species is the basic category of

biological classification, composed of related individuals that resemble one another, are able to breed among themselves, but are not able to breed with members of another species.

EXAMPLE:◦tiger + tiger = tiger◦tiger + lion = liger (a hybrid

species)

OBJECTIVESDescribe what a ‘species’ is.Explain the hierarchy of classifying a species.

ClassificationSpecies are classified into a

hierarchy based upon APPEARANCE, not behavior◦Individuals of the SAME species

might have different personalities

OBJECTIVESDescribe what a ‘species’ is.Explain the hierarchy of classifying a species.

ClassificationHIERARCHY from most general to

most specific:◦DOMAIN◦KINGDOM◦PHYLUM◦CLASS◦ORDER◦FAMILY◦GENUS ◦SPECIESOBJECTIVES

Describe what a ‘species’ is.Explain the hierarchy of classifying a species.

ClassificationScientific names for each of the

categories in the hierarchy are always in Latin (or are made into something ‘Latin-y’)

Why?◦Latin = dead language

GENUS + SPECIES

OBJECTIVESDescribe what a ‘species’ is.Explain the hierarchy of classifying a species.

EXIT TICKET:Explain why it is important to classify an

organism based on appearance, and not by behavior.

When a species is discovered, why is it important that the name is in Latin?

TOMORROW:◦You will be working with your groups on your

project, so be prepared with any necessary materials!

GIST:◦Since we have not been able to finish it in class,

completing it on your own time and turning it in will count as extra credit

Friday 16 September 2011Topic: Classifying Life

DO NOWWrite down presentation

order:1. Bacteria domain

2. Archaea domain

3. Eukaryotes

4. Plants

5. Fungi

OBJECTIVESCreate a

powerpoint that reflects the required information to present on Monday.

AGENDAOrganize informationWork with group

members to create ppt and decide speaking roles

EMAIL ME THE PPT FILE!

HOMEWORK Finish your presentation

and/or practice it!

6. Protists

7. Animal king.

8. Fish

9. Birds

TODAY:Have your group send a representative to

get 2 laptops and another to get 2 booksLog in with your SAME username/passwordDecide on 1 particular speciesHave all the information listed on the

rubric (the numbered parts). ◦#1-3 is for your GENERAL category, the rest is

for your particular speciesCreate your 3-slide powerpoint fileSave to “My Documents” and EMAIL ME

THE FILE!!! (kbrotman@prospecthillacademy.org)