Zoology 3rd Hour 2021 Assignments
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Zoology Semester 1 Final
Instructions for the Semester Final are attached here.
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Science Article/ACE Reporting Form
1. Open the attached Newsela Link .
2. Read the article about the Great Barrier Reef at your preferred Lexile level.
3. Record the required information on the Science Article/ACE Form.
4. You will be transferring this information to a Type 3 at a later date.
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C.O. SWD application of "Read like an ACE" by reading the assigned article in Newsela.
L.O. SW write the ACE information for a future Type 3 using the recording form provided in Classroom.
2. Read the article about the Great Barrier Reef at your preferred Lexile level.
3. Record the required information on the Science Article/ACE Form.
4. You will be transferring this information to a Type 3 at a later date.
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C.O. SWD application of "Read like an ACE" by reading the assigned article in Newsela.
L.O. SW write the ACE information for a future Type 3 using the recording form provided in Classroom.
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Cnidarian Quiz Practice (optional)
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Phylum Cnidaria Quiz
This assessment will be administered as a live Quizizz.
You must be present and logged in to participate.
You must be present and logged in to participate.
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Be a Scientist: "Why do Jellyfish Swim?"
1. Open up the attached Google Doc.
2. View the video as many times as needed,
3. Answer the questions and submit when done.
4. This assignment is counted as an assessment.
2. View the video as many times as needed,
3. Answer the questions and submit when done.
4. This assignment is counted as an assessment.
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Cnidarian Wrap-Up Lesson
1. Cnidarian Quiz Prep
2. "Be a Scientist" assignment (attached separately).
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C.O. SWD application of essential terms and concepts for Phylum Cnidaria by completing a Quiz Prep GD.
L.O. SW write to explain cnidarian movement using a video clip to evaluate jellyfish in action.
2. "Be a Scientist" assignment (attached separately).
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C.O. SWD application of essential terms and concepts for Phylum Cnidaria by completing a Quiz Prep GD.
L.O. SW write to explain cnidarian movement using a video clip to evaluate jellyfish in action.
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Edpuzzle - Porifera
I had several requests for a redo on the EdPuzzle about sponges. I am not able to send it just to those people so it is open to anyone who wants to improve that grade! Watch the due date on this one!
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Cnidaria Basics Quizizz
Participate in today's live Quizizz that covers Cnidaria Basics and a few surprises!
Have a wonderful holiday break!
Have a wonderful holiday break!
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Cnidarian Basics
Use the attached slideshow to answer the questions on the Google Doc.
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Phylum Cnidaria Lesson #2
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Edpuzzle - Phylum Cnidaria
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Phylum Cnidaria Lesson #1
1. Review the goals for the day.
2. Interact with a PearDeck slideshow. (this will be upoladed later as a reference slideshow - it will not be interactive anymore)
3. EdPuzzle on Phylum Cnidaria - attached as a separate assignment.
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C.O. SWD knowledge of the examples and basic structures of cnidarians by interacting with a PearDeck slideshow.
L.O. SW answer questions to explain the evolution of cnidarians using an interactive video on EdPuzzle.
2. Interact with a PearDeck slideshow. (this will be upoladed later as a reference slideshow - it will not be interactive anymore)
3. EdPuzzle on Phylum Cnidaria - attached as a separate assignment.
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C.O. SWD knowledge of the examples and basic structures of cnidarians by interacting with a PearDeck slideshow.
L.O. SW answer questions to explain the evolution of cnidarians using an interactive video on EdPuzzle.
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Introduction to Phylum Cnidaria thru CER
1. Choose 1 article from the attached NEWSELA links.
2. Read the article.
3. Take the Quiz in Newsela.
4. Complete the Science Article/ACE Reporting form
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C.O. SWD comprehension of a member of Phylum Cnidaria by choosing an article from Newsela.
L.O. SW write to explain the CER of the article chosen using the Science Article/ACE reporting form.
2. Read the article.
3. Take the Quiz in Newsela.
4. Complete the Science Article/ACE Reporting form
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C.O. SWD comprehension of a member of Phylum Cnidaria by choosing an article from Newsela.
L.O. SW write to explain the CER of the article chosen using the Science Article/ACE reporting form.
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Porifera Research Presentations
1. Review Introduction.
2. You will present the common name and 2 pieces of information about the sponge you researched.
a. Habitat and/or Geographic Location
b. Economic and/or Ecological Importance
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C.O. SWD mastery of the researched sponge by presenting 2 specific pieces of information to the class.
L.O. SW speak to explain their knowledge of their researched sponge using the information from their research.
2. You will present the common name and 2 pieces of information about the sponge you researched.
a. Habitat and/or Geographic Location
b. Economic and/or Ecological Importance
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C.O. SWD mastery of the researched sponge by presenting 2 specific pieces of information to the class.
L.O. SW speak to explain their knowledge of their researched sponge using the information from their research.
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Porifera Research Presentations
1. Review Introduction.
2. You will present the common name and 2 pieces of information about the sponge you researched.
a. Habitat and/or Geographic Location
b. Economic and/or Ecological Importance
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C.O. SWD mastery of the researched sponge by presenting 2 specific pieces of information to the class.
L.O. SW speak to explain their knowledge of their researched sponge using the information from their research.
2. You will present the common name and 2 pieces of information about the sponge you researched.
a. Habitat and/or Geographic Location
b. Economic and/or Ecological Importance
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C.O. SWD mastery of the researched sponge by presenting 2 specific pieces of information to the class.
L.O. SW speak to explain their knowledge of their researched sponge using the information from their research.
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Porifera Research Project Day 2 - 4
1. You should have at least 75-80% of your research done already.
2. Open and review the Porifera Research Project Guidelines and Rubric.
2. Begin creating your project using one of the options provided.
2. Open and review the Porifera Research Project Guidelines and Rubric.
2. Begin creating your project using one of the options provided.
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Porifera Research Day 1
Today you will begin the research on your chosen sponge by working on this "rough draft" planning outline.
I will review them and then you will follow the directions carefully!
Class time will be allotted for this research - use it wisely!
**Remember that this project will count as an assessment in this unit.
I will review them and then you will follow the directions carefully!
Class time will be allotted for this research - use it wisely!
**Remember that this project will count as an assessment in this unit.
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Sponge Basics
1. Check out the plans for this week on the Bitmoji Slide
2. Open the Google Doc "Phylum Porifera" and follow along with my presentation as we record the essential information about sponges.
2. Open the Google Doc "Phylum Porifera" and follow along with my presentation as we record the essential information about sponges.
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Edpuzzle - Porifera
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Phylum Porifera
1. Type 1 on animal characteristics.
2. EdPuzzle video and questions on Phylum Porifera.
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C.O. SWD knowledge of the characteristics of Phylum Porifera by viewing a Shape of Life Video.
L.O. SW write to explain the characteristics of Phylum Porifera using the questions in the video.
2. EdPuzzle video and questions on Phylum Porifera.
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C.O. SWD knowledge of the characteristics of Phylum Porifera by viewing a Shape of Life Video.
L.O. SW write to explain the characteristics of Phylum Porifera using the questions in the video.
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Scientists in Action
1. Open the attached Google Doc called "Scientists in Action"
2. Read the Purpose of the activity.
3. View the video.
4. Record your answers in the spaces provided on the doc.
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C.O. SWD comprehension of how a scientist plans and conducts an experiment using the scientific method.
L.O. SW write to explain the parts of the scientific method using the experiment portrayed in the video.
2. Read the Purpose of the activity.
3. View the video.
4. Record your answers in the spaces provided on the doc.
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C.O. SWD comprehension of how a scientist plans and conducts an experiment using the scientific method.
L.O. SW write to explain the parts of the scientific method using the experiment portrayed in the video.
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What makes an Animal an Animal?
Today's Plan:
1. Review Assessment Data
2. Introduce yourself to the characteristics of Animals by completing the interactive slides.
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C.O. SWD knowledge of animal characteristics by viewing video clips of characteristics, movement, and body plans.
L.O. SW write and illustrate slides using information from the videos and Google images about animal characteristics.
1. Review Assessment Data
2. Introduce yourself to the characteristics of Animals by completing the interactive slides.
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C.O. SWD knowledge of animal characteristics by viewing video clips of characteristics, movement, and body plans.
L.O. SW write and illustrate slides using information from the videos and Google images about animal characteristics.
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Classification Quiz
You will be participating in a Live Quizizz today on Cladograms and Taxonomy.
Good Luck!
Good Luck!
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Classification Wrap-Up Lesson
1. Open the Google Slide Show
2. Watch the video clips.
3. Complete the comparison chart.
4. Use the Google Docs to PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!!!!
2. Watch the video clips.
3. Complete the comparison chart.
4. Use the Google Docs to PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!!!!
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Linnaean Classification
1. Linnaean Classification Doc
2. Interpreting Graphics Doc
2. Interpreting Graphics Doc
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Cladogram Lesson #2
Today will be a workday on Cladograms.
If you struggled with the first assignment, this activity/practice should give you a confidence boost!
If you struggled with the first assignment, this activity/practice should give you a confidence boost!
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Cladogram Lesson #1
1. Cladogram Lesson Objectives
2. Cladogram Analysis Doc
3. What is a Cladogram? Doc
2. Cladogram Analysis Doc
3. What is a Cladogram? Doc
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Zoology & Evolution
1. Open the Zoology & Evolution Google Doc
2. Engage with the class.
3. Begin video on my direction.
4. After video, complete Vocabulary Review
5. Finish up with the Google Form "Quiz"
2. Engage with the class.
3. Begin video on my direction.
4. After video, complete Vocabulary Review
5. Finish up with the Google Form "Quiz"
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What kind of Zoologist am I?
Open the Google Doc attached and follow the directions.
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Introduce Yourself!
Welcome to my Zoology Classroom!
In this opening activity, you will create a Google Slide that introduces you to me and to the rest of your classmates.
Please open up the attached Google Doc to find the instructions and view a sample slide.
****Make sure you include all the parts as directed!
In this opening activity, you will create a Google Slide that introduces you to me and to the rest of your classmates.
Please open up the attached Google Doc to find the instructions and view a sample slide.
****Make sure you include all the parts as directed!
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Zoology Survey 2021
Google Form
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