Marine Biology
Warm-ups and Learning targets #2
October 29
Warm-up
Name the 3 different Phyla of Worms we studied.
Learning Target
I will be able to describe the general characteristics of the 3 different Worm Phyla.
October 30
Warm-up
Describe one way the Marine worms are more complex or “highly evolved” compared to Sponges.
Learning Target
I will be able to describe some ways in which dolphins are adapted and thrive in their ecosystem.
November 2
Warm-up
How can snails and clams protect themselves compared to sponges and cnidarians?
Learning Target
I will be able to describe general characteristics of the Phylum Mollusca and give several examples.
November 3
Warm-up
Name the 3 different Classes of Mollusca and give one example of each.
Learning Target
Same as November 2
November 4
Warm-up
Why are Squid able to swim better compared to Octopuses?
Learning Target
I will be able to identify and describe basic internal and external anatomy of a Squid.
November 5
Warm-up
Describe something you have learned about the anatomy of a Squid.
Learning Target
Same as November 4
November 6
Warm-up
Name and describe 1 anatomical structure of the squid and how it is specially designed for it’s
function.(Hint: beak, tentacle, arms, eyes, shape of body, siphon)
Learning Target
Same as November 4
November 9
Warm-up
Describe how dorsal is different from ventral, and anterior different from posterior.
Learning Target
Same as November 4
November 10
Warm-up
Describe something you learned from your squid dissection yesterday.
Learning Target
Same as Nov 4
November 11 (No School)
November 12
Warm-up
Describe the squid beak and how it is adapted for its function.
Learning Target
I will be able to describe general characteristics of the Phylum Echinodermata and give examples.
November 13
Warm-up
What does “echinoderm” mean?
Learning Target
Same as November 12
November 16
Warm-up
Describe 2 characteristics that
Echinoderms have in common.
Learning Target
I will be able to describe how a diversity of marine organisms are adapted to survive in seasonal
seas.
November 17
Warm-up
List 4 of the 5 Invertebrate groups we have studied so far.
Learning Target
I will be able to describe general characteristics of the Phylum Arthropoda and name several examples.
November 18
Warm-up
Describe 2 characteristics of the Phylum Arthropoda.
Learning Target
Same as November 17
November 19
Warm-up
Are the appendages of Arthropods simple or complex? Explain.
Learning Target
Same as November 17
November 20
Warm-up
What is an exoskeleton and why is it important for the Arthropods?
Learning Target
I will be able to describe the environment of the Arctic and Antarctic and how life is able to survive in
these harsh conditions.
November 23
Warm-up
How do you think Fish are different from all the Invertebrate animals we have studied?
Learning Target
I will be able to describe characteristics of Fish and explain how Jawless Fish, Sharks, and Rays are
different from true Fish.
November 24
Warm-up
How are Sharks different from Bony fish?
Learning Target-Same as Nov 23
November 25-27- Thanksgiving Break
November 30
Warm-up
How are the gills of Sharks different from the gills of Bony Fish
Learning Target
I will be able to describe some of the unique behaviors and adaptations of animals that live in the
Shallow Seas by watching Planet Earth.
December 1
Warm-up
Name 3 different types of marine mammals.
Learning Target
I will be able to describe general characteristics of Marine reptiles, birds, and mammals and give
numerous examples.
December 2
Warm-up
How are reptiles better adapted to life on land compared to amphibians.
Learning Target
Same as December 1, 2015
December 3
Warm-up
How are sea turtles adapted for life in the oceans compared to land tortoises?
Learning Target
Same as December 1
December 4
Warm-up
Describe 2 ways in which humans have negatively impacted the Sea Turtle populations.
Learning Target
I will be able to describe basic anatomy, habitat, feeding, reproduction, and the impact of humans on a
marine mammal by doing a research paper.
December 7
Warm-up
What marine mammal are you researching, and what is something you have learned so far?
Learning Target
Same as December 4
December 8
Warm-up
Describe an interesting adaptation or behavior of your marine mammal.
Learning Target
Same as December 4
December 9
No Warm-up or LT (Sub)
December 10
Warm-up
What is a characteristic of mammals that sets them apart from other vertebrates (fish, reptiles, birds)?
Learning Target
I will be able to describe characteristics and adaptations that are unique to marine mammals.
December 11
Warm-up
What is an important function of blubber for marine mammals?
Learning Target
Same as December 10
December 14
Warm-up
What is one way in which marine mammals are adapted to marine life?
Learning Target
Same as December 10
December 15
Warm-up
Name and describe one interesting shark anatomical structure.
Learning Target
I will be able to describe external and internal shark anatomy and identify various anatomical structures.
December 16
Warm-up
What is something you learned from your shark dissection?
Learning Target
Same as December 15
December 17
Warm-up
Name 3 shark internal organs that are easy for you to identify.
Learning Target
Same as December 15
December 18
Warm-up
Describe something you learned about the shark brain or eye.
Learning Target—None, make-up day 
January 4
Warm-up
What is a challenge for organisms that live in intertidal zones? (covered with water at high tide and
exposed at low tide)
Learning Target
I will be able to describe the Rocky Shores intertidal zone and how organisms are uniquely adapted for
survival.
January 5
Warm-up
Describe what an Intertidal zone is.
Learning Target
Same as January 4, 2016
January 6
Warm-up
What is a way in which some Intertidal animals are able to survive the low tide?
Learning Target
Same as January 4
January 7
Warm-up
Do you think you would find different organisms on beaches that are sandy, compared to those that are
rocky? Why?
Learning Target
I will be able to describe a sandy beach intertidal zone and how organisms are adapted for survival.
January 8
Warm-up
In general why do you think there are more organisms on a rocky beach compared to a sandy beach?
Learning Target
Same as January 4 and January 7
January 12
Warm-up
Identify 2 organisms from your Tidal Zonation poster and describe a unique adaptation for each.
Learning Target
Same as January 4 and January 7
January 13
Warm-up
In general, do Rocky Shores or Sandy Beaches have a greater diversity of life? Explain.
Learning Target
I will be able to describe the conditions affecting the growth of Kelp and its importance to diversity of
organisms.
January 14
Warm-up
Why are Kelp so important for many marine organisms?
Learning Target
Same as January 13
January 15
Warm-up
Why do you think there are so many different types of organisms in the coral reef ecosystems.
Learning Target
I will be able to describe coral reef ecosystems and conditions that are necessary for them to be healthy.
January 19
Warm-up
Why do you think coral reef ecosystems have a so many different types of organisms that live there?
Learning Target
I will be able to describe the epipelagic region and explain how various organisms are adapted for
survival.
January 20
January 21