Bio 9C: Monday, 9.13.10
Title: Characteristics of Living Things
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Do Now:
 Make a list of 6 things that make something alive (take you list of 4 and
expand on it by 2).
Homework:
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Complete your guided reading of section 1.3 if you were unable to complete it
in class.
If you completed it in class, re-read the section so that you are more familiar
with the content. Try to employ a reading strategy that is new to you.
Objectives for Class
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List 6 of 8 characteristics that all living things share.
Identify and use the effective reading strategies you learned
in Middle School to read and understand difficult science text.
Agenda
Characterizing Life Activity
 Reading for Understanding – Section
1.3 in text book (pgs. 16-21)
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Characterizing Life
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Small group activity:
 Turn
your desks to make groups of 4 (Mr. Moretti will
direct this).
 One person should volunteer as the group scribe
 As a group develop a list of 5 characteristics that you
think all living things have.
 We will discuss this as a class.
Objectives for Class:
• List 6 of 8 characteristics that all living things share
Characteristics of Living Things Brainstorm
Common Characteristics
Other Characteristics
Not sure?
• cells
•Reproduce
•Exchange gases
•Need food
•Come from one ancestor
•DNA
•Need water
•Can evolve
•Chromosome
•Reaction
•Need warmth
•Can develop and grow
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• Body Parts
•Bones
•Homeostasis
•Metabolism
Individual Observations:
The images and video below show an organism called euglena.
1. Look carefully at the pictures and video, and write down
5 characteristics of this organism.
2. Which characteristics match our list? Are there any we missed?
Agenda
Characterizing Life Activity
 Reading for Understanding – Section
1.3 in text book (pgs. 16-21)
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Reading for Understanding
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Get a book from the class set
For the next 25 minutes, read as much of section 1.3
as possible (don’t rush).
As you read, use the guided reading strategies that
are the most effective for you to understand the
reading.
Objectives for Class:
• Identify and use the effective reading strategies you learned in Middle School to read and
understand difficult science text.
9C: Reading For Understanding… wrap up
What Makes it Difficult?
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lots of vocab
Effective Strategies…
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Characterizing Life Wrap-up
All Living Things…
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are made up of cells
(one cell = unicellular / many cells = multicellular)
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reproduce
(on their own = asexual / with another parent = sexual)
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have a genetic code (DNA) with instructions for growing
and reproducing
grow and develop
use energy and materials
respond to their environment
control the conditions inside their bodies (maintain homeostasis)
groups of living things adapt/evolve/change over time.
Objectives for Class:
• List 6 of 8 characteristics that all living things share
CHARACTERIZING LIFE:
DOMAINS AND KINGDOMS
Bio 9C: Tuesday, 9.14.10
Title: Classifying Life Project – Period 1
Double Block
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Do Now:
 Take out HW (Notes on 1.3)
 On the back of this HW paper:
Write down at least 1 similarity and 1 difference between these two cells:
Cell 1:
Cell 2:
Magnification: 1000 x
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Magnification: 100 x
Homework:
 Actively read Section 18.3 and respond to the analysis questions on the
assignment sheet. Due Friday!
Bio 9C: Tuesday, 9.14.10
Title: Classifying Life Project – Period 1
Double Block
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Objectives for Class
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Distinguish between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
Use the textbook as a resource to gather information
about your assigned kingdom or domain
Agenda
Characteristics of Life list
 Prokaryotes vs. Eukaryotes
 Classifying Life Project
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Characterizing Life Wrap-up
All Living Things…
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are made up of cells
(one cell = unicellular / many cells = multicellular)
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reproduce
(on their own = asexual / with another parent = sexual)
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have a genetic code (DNA) with instructions for growing
and reproducing
grow and develop
use energy and materials
respond to their environment
control the conditions inside their bodies (maintain homeostasis)
Groups of living things adapt/evolve/change over time.
Objectives for Class:
• List 6 of 8 characteristics that all living things share
Agenda
Characteristics of Life list
 Prokaryotes vs. Eukaryotes
 Classifying Life Project
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Two Main Cell Types
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Eukaryotic
(eu = true; karyote = kernel/nucleus)
 Cells
that have a nucleus in which their DNA/
chromosomes are stored
 Cells that are larger and more complex
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Prokaryotic
(pro = before; karyote = kernel/nucleus)
 Cells
that don’t store their DNA/chromosomes in a
nucleus (it’s just floating in the cell)
 Cells that are smaller and simpler
Objectives for Class:
Distinguish between Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells
Two main cell types:
PROKARYOTES and EUKARYOTES
White Blood Cell w/
Cocci (bacteria)
Objectives for Class:
Distinguish between Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells
Epithelial Cells w/
Bacilli (bacteria)
Two main cell types:
PROKARYOTES and EUKARYOTES
Prokaryotes
Eukaryotes
Objectives for Class:
Distinguish between Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells
Agenda
Characteristics of Life list
 Prokaryotes vs. Eukaryotes
 Classifying Life Project
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Classifying Life Project Day 1
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Project Overview:
Work in groups to research information about different
categories of living things
 Create a PowerPoint Presentation that you’ll use to share this
information with the class
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Main Goals:
Practice researching from the textbook and the internet
 Use PowerPoint to effectively convey scientific information
 Identify 2 distinguishing characteristics about each major
category of life
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Classifying Life Project Day 1
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How will it work?
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Work in groups of 3-4 students (assigned by your teacher)
Each person has a job
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Everyone works together on each part of the project (but the manager
facilitates her/his part)
Project Timeline:
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Research Manager
PowerPoint Manager
Presentation Manager
Today: Assign jobs , begin researching your topic
Thursday: finish research, create PowerPoint, rehearse presentation and
Present to class
Friday: Classifications and Wrap-up.
Grading: Group grade, and individuals get double points for the score
on their assigned part
Groups
Domain Eukarya
Domain
Bacteria
Domain
Archaea
Kingdom
Fungi
Kingdom
Plantae
Kingdom
Animalia
Kingdom
Protista
Amanjot
Garlyn
Jhon
Jamesly
Joe
Brunyr
Anthony
Crystal
Marcus
Asarel
Amando
Julian
Rockens
Jason
Jonathon
Get to work on your project… Day 1
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Begin Researching your Domain/ Kingdom
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Create PowerPoint
 Gather
pictures from the internet
 Create slides with organized pictures and text
 Don’t forget to check the rubric!
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Your PowerPoint should be finished 10 minutes
before class ends so that you have time to rehearse!
Bio 9C: Thursday, 9.16.10
Title: Classifying Life Project Day 2 – R&D and Presentations
Double Block
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Do Now:
 Write down at least 2 things that you learned about your
group’s domain and/or kingdom yesterday!
 What does your group need to accomplish today in order to be
ready to present to the class tomorrow?
Homework:
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Section 18.3 Reading for Understanding – see guidelines on
back of assignment sheet
Objectives for Class
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Use PowerPoint to make a 2-3 slide presentation about
your assigned domain or kingdom
Agenda
Finish your presentation preparation
 Project Presentations
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Groups
Domain Eukarya
Domain
Bacteria
Domain
Archaea
Kingdom
Fungi
Kingdom
Plantae
Kingdom
Animalia
Kingdom
Protista
Amanjot
Garlyn
Jhon
Jamesly
Joe
Brunyr
Anthony
Crystal
Marcus
Asarel
Amando
Julian
Jonathon
Rockens
Jason
Liliana
Obayana
Christine
Karen
Marie
Continue work on your project… Day 2
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Finish Researching your Domain/ Kingdom
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Complete the PowerPoint
Gather pictures from the internet
 Create slides with organized pictures and text
 Don’t forget to check the rubric!
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You should give your team at least15 minutes to plan
and rehearse your presentation. Remember – no
reading from the PowerPoint when you present!
Agenda
Finish your presentation preparation
 Project Presentations
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Project Presentations to the Class…
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In random order (i.e.: as they were sent to me and
compiled in the ppt. file), each group will present
their work to the class.
Bio 9C: Friday, 9.17.10
Title: Organizing the Classification Schemes
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Do Now:
 Based on last night’s reading:
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Homework:
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Which domain or kingdom do you understand the best?
Which domain or kingdom did you find most confusing?
What is one thing you hope to learn from the other groups’ presentations today?
Pass last night’s homework to the left
Reflection: Classifying Life (see back of assignment sheet for details)
Objectives for Class
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Identify two defining characteristics of each kingdom and domain
Use evidence and reasoning to hypothesize about relationships
between the domains and kingdoms.
Draw a “Tree of Life” showing the relationships between domains
and kingdoms
Agenda
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Classification of Life Jigsaw: Building
Phylogenetic Trees
Example Tree Diagram
Objectives for Class:
1. Use evidence and reasoning to hypothesize about relationships between the domains and kingdoms.
2. Draw a “Tree of Life” showing the relationships between domains and kingdoms
Domains and Kingdoms Jigsaw
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Develop groups so that each group has a
representative from each Domain/ Kingdom team (i.e.:
each group has 1 Protista, 1 Archaea, 1 Bacteria, 1
Animalia, 1 Plantae and 1 Fungi)
As a “super group”, create a tree diagram that
organizes the domains and kingdoms so that those are
the closest “relatives” are closest to each other.
Draw your tree diagrams on chart paper and elect 2
students from the super group to explain your
classification system to the class.
Objectives for Class:
1. Use evidence and reasoning to hypothesize about relationships between the domains and kingdoms.
2. Draw a “Tree of Life” showing the relationships between domains and kingdoms
Present Classification Schemes to Class
Objectives for Class:
1. Use evidence and reasoning to hypothesize about relationships between the domains and kingdoms.
2. Draw a “Tree of Life” showing the relationships between domains and kingdoms
Bio 9C: Monday, 9.20.10
Title: Domains and Kingdoms of Life Wrap-up
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Homework:
Transfer your notes to your notebook. You may need to revisit the
PowerPoint slides on the blog to get the notes you are missing
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Do Now:
In your reflection, what aspects of the classification
system do not make sense (i.e.: if asked on a quiz you
would freak out)
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Objectives for Class:
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Identify and explain two defining characteristics of each
kingdom and domain.
Use the characteristics of living things to explain
relationships between domains and kingdoms.
Agenda
Review Domains and Kingdoms.
Address major questions and concerns
 Review the “Tree of Life”
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Domain Bacteria
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unicellular/microscopic
prokaryotic (tiny cells with no nucleus)
very diverse – live and eat in many
different ways
Objectives for Class:
1. Identify and explain two defining characteristics of each kingdom and domain.
Domain Archaea
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unicellular/microscopic
Prokaryotic (no nucleus)
live in extreme environments
(very hot, salty, or acidic places)
Objectives for Class:
1. Identify and explain two defining characteristics of each kingdom and domain.
Domain Eukarya
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unicellular OR multicellular
all have nucleus
eukaryotic (bigger cells w/ nucleus and organelles)
includes 4 Kingdoms:
Protista, Fungi, Plantae, Animalia
Objectives for Class:
1. Identify and explain two defining characteristics of each kingdom and domain.
Kingdom Protista
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most are unicellular
most live in water
“miscellaneous” category –
some are like plant cells, some
are like animal cells
Objectives for Class:
1. Identify and explain two defining characteristics of each kingdom and domain.
Kingdom Fungi
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mostly multicellular
decomposers (feed on dead/decaying
things)
ex: mushrooms, mold, yeast
Objectives for Class:
1. Identify and explain two defining characteristics of each kingdom and domain.
Kingdom Plantae
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multicellular
use photosynthesis to make food from
sunlight, CO2, and water
Objectives for Class:
1. Identify and explain two defining characteristics of each kingdom and domain.
Kingdom Animalia
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multicellular
eat other living things for food
most can move
Objectives for Class:
1. Identify and explain two defining characteristics of each kingdom and domain.
Agenda
Review Domains and Kingdoms.
Address major questions and concerns
 Review the “Tree of Life”
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The TREE OF LIFE: All Living Things
Protists
Animals
Plants
Objectives for Class:
1. Use the characteristics of living things to explain relationships between domains and kingdoms.
Bio 9C: Tuesday, 9.21.10
Title: Domains and Kingdoms of Life Wrap-up
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Homework:
Study for the Quiz on Wednesday. Review guide is on the back
of the Assignment Sheet
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Do Now:
What do you remember about Euglena? pssst… you
may have to go back to your notes to refresh your
memory… wink, wink ;-)
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Objectives for Class:
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Identify and explain two defining characteristics of each
kingdom and domain.
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Compare and contrast the major Domains and Kingdoms
of Life.
Agenda
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MCAS Open Response Practice:
Classifying Euglena
Another Look at Euglena
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A few notes on Euglena:
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It has a nucleus
It is a single-celled organism
It does NOT have a cell wall
The green spots are chloroplasts
It can both
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produce food through
photosynthesis like a plant does
(autotroph)
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Eat other organisms for food like
an animal does (heterotroph)
Open Response Practice: Classifying Euglena
Class Objectives: Compare and contrast the major Domains and Kingdoms of Life
Classify organisms into the major Domains and Kingdoms of Life
Think, Pair, Share
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Think:
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Would you classify this as a
prokaryote or eukaryote? Why?
Based on the classification scheme we
are using, into which Domain and
Kingdom would you classify Euglena?
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Use 3 specific characteristics of
the Domain and Kingdom to
explain your reasoning for
putting Euglena into those
categories.
Pair: Peer Correcting
Share: Class Discussion
Objectives for Class:
1. Identify and explain two defining characteristics of each kingdom and domain.
2. Compare and contrast the major Domains and Kingdoms of Life.
Quiz Review Sheet
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What are two defining features of each of the following domains/kingdoms?
 Domain Bacteria
 Domain Archaea
 Domain Eukarya
 Kingdom Protista
 Kingdom Fungi
 Kingdom Plantae
 Kingdom Animalia
Compare and contrast: what are the similarities and differences between…
 Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells?
 Any two of the domains/kingdoms listed above (pick two from the list and try to
compare/contrast them)?
 Plant and Animal Cells?
Identify six of the eight characteristics of living things and explain how they are used to
determine if something is alive.
Bio 9C: Wednesday, 9.22.10
Title: Classification of Life Quiz
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Homework:
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Do Now:
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Read the procedures for the Microscope Lab Tutorial and be
prepared to engage in the lab.
Clear your desks except for a pen or pencil. Please put ALL
other materials in your bags and zip the bags closed. If you
need ANYTHING during the quiz, please raise your hand
and wait for me to address your concern.
Objectives for Class:
2.
Identify and explain two defining characteristics of each kingdom and
domain.
Compare and contrast the major Domains and Kingdoms of Life
3.
Explain how the characteristics of living things are used to identify living organisms.
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Agenda
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Quiz 1: Classifying Living Things