Tentative Agenda For life Science Oct. 5-9 SOL L.S. 1, 2, 7 The student will demonstrate an understanding of scientific reasoning. The student will investigate and understand that all living things are composed of cells. ( use of the compound light microscope). The student will investigate and understand that interactions exist among members of a population. Assessment: Proper use of Compound Light Microscope Labeling Drill and practice Descriptive writing Monday Oct. 5: 1. Turn in the Brine Shrimp Lab Report. 2. The Compound Light Microscope: Text page: 847. Handout: Identify and define the function of each labeled part on the compound light microscope. 3. Classwork/ Homework: Ch. 24. Define on note cards: competition, limiting factor, carrying capacity, biotic potential, and exponential growth. If time allows, work with a partner to study all vocabulary on note cards for Ch. 24. Assignment: Ch. 24 Sections 1 and 2 Review handout. Bring note cards to class. Tuesday Oct. 6: Discuss assignment: Ch. 24 p. 687# 1-5 From Sept. 30th. Discuss H.W. Ch 24 Sec. 1 and 2 review Class participation quiz: All vocabulary for Ch. 24. Define on note cards: producer, consumer, symbiosis, mutualism, commensalisms, parasitism, and niche. Wednesday Oct. 7: Thursday Oct 8 Sixth period split class. ½ in Lab, ½ assignment Lab: Proper Use of the Compound Light Microscope Your lab grade will depend on your willingness to LISTEN and FOLLOW verbal directions. Assignment: Handout: Calculating Total Magnification. Thursday Oct. 8: 1. 10 min. practice Ch. 24 vocabulary to date. 2. Class participation/ drill and practice/ white boards!!!!!!!!!!! Class work 3. p. 695, section 2 review, # 1-4. Copy the question. Write complete sentence answers. Due Friday! Friday Oct. 9: 1 Discuss homework. 1. Film: Populations 2. Following the film: Write three paragraphs consisting of 5 sentences each that describe what you have learned about populations. 3. There will be a quiz on the compound light microscope on Tuesday. Study the identification and function of all parts of the microscope. Make sure you can calculate total magnification. 2