C block Zoology - Week of 9/26

C block Zoology - Week of 9/26

This week, we will study the phylum Platyhelminthes (flatworms). This includes a guided reading assignment, a study guide, and a lab with live planaria in which students will study the regenerative capabilities of the flatworms. Before the lab, students will observe the planaria in action under microscopes.

Be sure to check out Ms. Cowan's page for activities about flatworms.
http://www.quia.com/pages/acowan/zoology

3rd period Zoology - Week of 9/26

3rd period Zoology - Week of 9/26

This week in Zoology, we will look at the Phylum, Porifera (sponges). This will include a student-centered profile of sponges, some teacher driven notes, a coloring activity, a study guide, and a test early next week.

Be sure to check out Ms. Cowan's site for several online activities about Porifera (sponges).
http://www.quia.com/pages/acowan/zoology

Beluga Whale and a Mariachi Band

C block Zoology - Week of 9/12

C BLOCK Zoology, week of 9/12

This week in Zoology, we will conclude our study of Cnidarians. Students will have a study guide. We will review in class tomorrow and test Wednesday.

Thursday, we will start our unit on flatworms which will include a lab with live animals.

Below is the study guide. Click the link to view it.

3rd period Week of 9/12

3RD PERIOD ZOOLOGY - Week of 9/12

This week in Zoology, we will conclude our study of protozoa. Students have a study guide with the topics to be covered on the test which they will take on Wednesday.

Tomorrow, we will use the microscopes again to view and draw protozoans (both preserved and live).

On Thursday, we will start our unit on Porifera (sponges).

Below are the topics to be covered on the Protozoa test. Click the link to see them.

Immortal Jellyfish

Check out these links to read about the only (known) immortal animal on the planet.

• The Telegraph UK's coverage
• A Yahoo Green blogger's take on the sitution

Notes - Protozoa, Animals, Porifera, and Cnidarians

Here are the 1st 4 presentations converted into google docs.

Protozoa
Kingdom Animalia
Porifera
Cnidarians