Zoology

Scientific Method

and Habits of Mind

ZOOLOGY

Instructor – Robina Gallagher

E-mail: rgallagher@floydboe.net

Help available before or after school – just ask!

ZOOLOGY COURSE OBJECTIVES

Students will demonstrate an understanding of Classification to the 6 kingdom level Study of animals Animal anatomy, physiology, development, histology, ecology,

behavior, and evolution Comparative anatomy and physiology-form and function Understanding all living things are interconnected. Humans are dependent on animal species for advances in

medicine, ecosystem maintenance, and food supply.

Students will develop laboratory skills including the use of compound and dissection microscopes.

Students will be able to read and understand the scientific literature.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE SUCCESS IN THIS COURSE…

Homework – every night! Even if no homework assigned, read over notes from the day.

SHORT TERM TO LONG TERM MEMORY

In our Classroom

1. Lecture (visual, auditory)

2. Notes (kinesthetic)

3. Worksheet/Activity/ Lab (visual, auditory, kinesthetic, many times cooperative feedback)

4. Study guide (visual, kinesthetic)

Your Responsibility – Minimum of two more times (should do three)

1. Review the day’s notes and complete any assignments

2. Off day, review the day’s notes, index cards, quizlet, etc.

3. Study for test

UNITS OF STUDY

• Nature of Life and Organisms

• Evolution

• Morphology & Physiology of organisms

(structure & function of organisms)

• Ecology related to the diversity of life

ATTENDANCE

Come to class!

Excused absences – 3 days. Missed work is located in the back of the room. Your responsibility to get materials.

Lab information will be on tests – find out what you missed!

SUPPLIES NEEDED

Large, 3 Ring – Notebook

Test Grade – organization and completion.

Do not throw anything away!

See attached rubric.

Blue/black pens, pencils, paper

ASSESSMENT

Formal tests: multiple choice/short answer/vocabulary

Informal tests: projects, lab reports, presentations

Quizzes: may or may not be announced

Final Exam: Year end exam…you will have a study guide

EXPECTATIONS

Be Responsible

Be Respectful

Be Ready

Academic Integrity

Solve Problems

Communicate

SCIENTIFIC HABITS OF MIND

Notes!

Scientific Habits of Mind • Honesty – Reporting your results, whether

good or bad.

• Openness – Willing to listen to others’ ideas.

• Curiosity – Asking questions, seeking

answers.

• Skepticism – Not believing everything you are

told; looking for evidence to support.

• Creativity – Finding new ways of solving

problems.

HOMEWORK TONIGHT – RETURN TOMORROW!

Parent Survey

WHO AM I?

Concept map – short phrases

Back Side – complete sentences