Zoology 7th Hour 2021 Assignments

Instructions for the Semester Final are attached here.

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.

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 counts as an assessment. It must be done on time!

This assessment will be administered as a live Quizizz.
You must be present and logged in to participate.

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.

Because several students requested to redo this EdPuzzle, I have opened it up to the whole class. It is not required - anyone can redo this who chooses to if they need a better grade.

Participate in today's live Quizizz that covers Cnidaria Basics and a few surprises!

Have a wonderful holiday break!

Use the attached slideshow to answer the questions on the Google Doc.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

1. Type 1 on Whiteboard.fi - Characteristics of animals.
2. Introduction to Phylum Porifera via EdPuzzle.

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C.O. SWD knowledge of the characteristics of sponges by viewing the Shape of Life Video - "Porifera"
L.O. SW write to explain the characteristics of sponges using the questions embedded in the video.

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. Open the Google Slide Show
2. Watch the video clips.
3. Complete the comparison chart.
4. Use the Google Docs to PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!!!!

1. Linnaean Classification Doc : Engage, Explore, Explain, Apply
2. Interpreting Graphics _ Taxonomy Doc

Today will be a workday on Cladograms.
If you struggled with the first assignment, this activity/practice should give you a confidence boost!

1. Cladogram Lesson Objectives
2. Cladogram Analysis Doc
3. What is a Cladogram? Doc

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"

You will work directly on this Google Doc.
Thin Slides will be presented as soon as all are done.
Do not do the FlipGrid until I send you there!

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 components!

Google Form