Mr. Byerly's Wi-Sci World

Animal Behavior 12/08/06

Complete pieces of the Animals & Behavior Unit

Complete the Vertebrate Press Conference

Complete the Pheromones & Body Language Lab

Review the Wiggly Worms Lab

Review the Migration Maps Lab

• Homework

Complete Animals & Behavior Chapter Review (Book B Chapter 1). Due Monday, December 12, 2006.

• Coming up in class

Exam #3 Animal Behavior (along with a few questions about bacteria, protists and fungi) on Friday, December 15, 2006.

Vertebrates KWL 12/7/06

Vertebrate Press Conference

After a brief statement students will answers questions about the vertebrate they have researched. The questions will be drawn from the unit we have been studying (i.e. defensive, seasonal & social behaviors, etc.).

• Homework

Complete Animals & Behavior Chapter Review (Book B Chapter 1). Due Monday, December 12, 2006.

• Coming up in class

Exam #3 Animal Behavior (along with a few questions about bacteria, protists and fungi) on Friday, December 15, 2006.

Block Lab 12/5/06

Wet Wiggly Worms Lab
In this lab students observe the behavior of an earthworm - a living animal.

Human Communication Lab
In this lab students attempt to communicate using only pheromones and body language.

• Homework

1. Complete Vertebrate Press Club KWL and bring to class on Wednesday.
2. Bring binder and all papers to class on Wednesday.
3. Bring lab notebook to class on Wednesday.

• Coming up in class

1. Vertebrate Press Club on Thursday, December 7, 2006.
2. Exam #3 Animal Behavior (along with a few questions about bacteria, protists and fungi) on Friday, December 15, 2006.

Block Lab 12/4/06

Wet Wiggly Worms Lab
In this lab students observe the behavior of an earthworm - a living animal.

Human Communication Lab
In this lab students attempt to communicate using only pheromones and body language.

• Homework

1. Complete Vertebrate Press Club KWL and bring to class on Wednesday.
2. Bring binder and all papers to class on Wednesday.
3. Bring lab notebook to class on Wednesday.

• Coming up in class

1. Vertebrate Press Club on Thursday, December 7, 2006.
2. Exam #3 Animal Behavior (along with a few questions about bacteria, protists and fungi) on Friday, December 15, 2006.

Vertebrates KWL 12/1/06

Brainstorming vertebrate characteristics and behavior.
Students choose a vertebrate to present to the class and begin the KWL (What I Know, What I Want to Know & What I Learned) worksheet.

 

KWL Worksheet

• Homework

1. Complete Vertebrate KWL worksheet and bring to class on Wednesday.
2. Bring binder and all papers to class on Wednesday.

• Coming up in class

1. Vertebrate Press Club on Thursday, December 7, 2006.
2. Exam #3 Animal Behavior (along with a few questions about bacteria, protists and fungi) on Friday, December 15, 2006.

Migration Map Lab 11/29/06

Migration Mapping

In this lab students will map migration routes around campus to investigate the challenges of long distance migration.

• Homework

Bring a shoe box to class tomorrow (for next week's labs).

• Coming up in class

Exam #3 Animal Behavior (along with a few questions about bacteria, protists and fungi) on Friday, December 15, 2006.

Why Dogs Smile... 11/27/06

Why Dogs Smile and Chimpanzees Cry
A Discovery Channel documentary with an in depth look at animal characteristics and behavior. This is  an introduction to Book B Chapter 1: Animals and Behavior.

• Coming up in class

Exam #3 Animal Behavior (along with a few questions about bacteria, protists and fungi) on Friday, December 15, 2006.

Why Dogs Smile... 11/17/06

Why Dogs Smile and Chimpanzees Cry
A Discovery Channel documentary with an in depth look at animal characteristics and behavior. This is  an introduction to Book B Chapter 1: Animals and Behavior.

• Coming up in class

Exam #3 Animal Behavior (along with a few questions about bacteria, protists and fungi) on Friday, December 15, 2006.

Why Dogs Smile... 11/16/06

Why Dogs Smile and Chimpanzees Cry
A Discovery Channel documentary with an in depth look at animal characteristics and behavior. This is  an introduction to Book B Chapter 1: Animals and Behavior.

• Coming up in class

Exam #3 Animal Behavior (along with a few questions about bacteria, protists and fungi) on Friday, December 15, 2006.

Homework

10/6/06 - Viruses - Reading Homework

10/9 - 10/12 - (Review for exam)

10/13/06 - Chapters 1&2 Exam - Study for exam

11/10/06 - Note cards for Science Fair project - 10 pieces of research (minimum)