Unit+3+–+Classification+and+Evolution

 **Friday 11.4**  Today we has our test over Evolution. If you were absent, you will need to make that up in the Testing Center when you get back. There is no h.w. over the weekend!

**Thursday 11.3** Today we went over the Direct Dating Method for dating Fossils. My key is attached below. Then we completed the Embryology and DNA Evidence for Evolution in our packets. Whatever you did not finish is h.w. Plus, there is a review sheet attached below for our test tomorrow. Make sure you know all the information on this sheet, as it will be on our test tomorrow! My key is posted below. Happy Studying!

**Wednesday 11.2** Today we did a quick Warm–Up to review homologous, analogous, and vestigial structures. My PowerPoint is below. Tonight you need to complete the Evidence for Evolution: Fossils pages in the packet (4–7). The links for tonight's h.w are below. Our Test over Evolution will be this Friday 11.4 []

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**Tuesday 11.1** Today we did a quick Warm Up to Review the three different types of Selection that we discussed yesterday in class. My PowerPoint is below. Then we FESSed the quiz on Evolution. For h.w. you need to complete pages 1–3 in the Evidence for Evolution packet. This covers homologous, analogous, and vestigial structures. Our Test over Evolution will be this Friday 11.4.

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**Monday 10.31** Today we took a quiz over Evolution. If you were absent, you will need to make it up in the Testing Center when you return. Then, we did an activity about the three different types of Selection. My PowerPoint is attached below along with the w.s. There is no h.w.! Have a Happy Halloween! Our test over Evolution will be this Friday 11.4

**Friday 10.28** Today we went over the Darwin vs. Lamarck reading that you completed yesterday in class (key below) Then, we watched the video, "Why Sex?" The only h.w. over the weekend is to study for the quiz on Monday over Darwin's Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection. There is a review sheet below for you to study from. Have a great Halloween weekend!

**Thursday 10.27** Today we watched a Brain Pop on Charles Darwin and Jean–Baptiste Lamarck. Then students completed an activity comparing the scientists and their two different views on the theory of Evolution (attached below). Whatever you did not finish is h.w. I also went over the 13.1 Section Review Questions. My Key is attached below. For h.w. you need to read section 13.3 in the textbook and complete the Section Review Questions. As always these should be typed. We will have a quiz over Evolution by Natural Selection on Monday 10.31.

**Wednesday 10.26** Today we did an activity that modeled the process of Natural Selection. Then we watched a couple of short films on Natural Selection and Adaptations. The link to the video clips is below. There is no h.w. tonight!

Here is the link to the short films we saw today in class. http://www.hhmi.org/biointeractive/shortfilms/

**Tuesday 10.25** Today we did a quick warm up on Natural Selection (attached below). Then we watched a short video clip on the evolution of whales. The link is below. Lastly, we F.E.S.S.ed the Classification Quiz and cleaned out our binders. For h.w. you need to read 13.2 and answer the Section Review questions. These should be typed. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/evolution/library/03/4/l_034_05.html

**Monday 10.24** Today we watched a really cool video clip that outlines the last 4 billion years of evolution. The link is below. The we took notes over Natural Selection and watched a Brain Pop. My PowerPoint for this unit is attached below. For h.w. you need to read Chapter 13.1 and answer the Section Review Questions. These should be typed. Good Luck!

Link to the Carl Sagan video on evolution http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1lHbCyZWt4

**Friday 10.21** Today we had a quiz over Classification. After the quiz we did an activity using paint swatches to demonstrate the process of evolution. We saw that by ordering all of the paint swatches, there was very little difference from one to the next. However, those little differences build up and eventually lead to big changes. We started with a white swatch, and ended up with black one! Evolution works the same way. Small changes accumulate over time, eventually leading to the creation of a new species! There is no h.w. over the weekend! Go outside an enjoy the nice weather. It won't last much longer!

**Thursday 10.20** Today we reviewed for our quiz tomorrow over Classification. A review sheet is attached below if you would like some more practice. Plus, I have a attached my key for the Reading Guide to Chapter 19. The only h.w. is to study for the quiz. Good Luck!

**Wednesday 10.19** Today I checked the Chapter 19 Guided Reading w.s. that was h.w. last night. Students then completed the Taxonomic Fun Activity. You were givien 6 pictures of different organsisms and had to classify them taxonmically. My key is attached below. Then we worked on a Classification Crossword puzzle. Whatever you did not finish needs to be completed for h.w. Plus, you also need to take notes on Classification. Please print the Guided Notes w.s. below and fill them in as you view my PowerPoint. The quiz over Classification will be this Friday, 10.21.11.

**Tuesday 10.18**

Today I collected the !4.1 Section Review Questions that were h.w. last night. In class we walked around the pond and identified different organisms and placed them in their appropriate kingdom based on their characteristics. For h.w. you need to read chapter 19 and complete the guided reading w.s. You also need to complete the Field Guide Analysis Questions.





Click on the link below for a great video clip on Protists.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zsdYOgTbOk&feature=player_embedded#!

<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">**Monday 10.17** Today we completed our F.E.S.S. for the Unit 2 Exam. Then we finished watching the video from Friday, "Dogs and More Dogs." For h.w. you need to read Section 14.1 in the textbook and answer the Section Review Questions. These should be typed. Tomorrow we will meet out at the front pond. Go directly there; do not go to class. DRESS WARM! It is only going to be a HIGH of 52 degrees!!!