Assignment for Tues. 11/30 - Due 12/1

5 Levels of Organization Drawing/Coloring Activity

Began in class today.  Complete for homework if not completed in class.

*Be sure to label each level (biosphere, ecosystem, community, population, organism) and make sure your name is on it!  (refer to pg. 481 in your textbook)

*This is due at the beginning of the period Wednesday, Dec. 1st!

Upcoming Quiz:  Friday, 12/3 -  covering Ch. 18 Section 1 & 2

New Unit

Our new unit will cover Chapter 18 (Interactions of Living Things) & Chapter 20 (The Earth's Ecosystems).

I have created a set of online vocabulary flashcards for Ch. 18 Section 1 through Quizlet.com.  Visit the link below to review your vocabulary terms! 

Ch. 18 Section 1 Vocabulary Terms

Study Tools!

Classification Quiz:  http://go.hrw.com/activities/frameset.html?main=2270.html

6 Kingdoms:  http://www.cstephenmurray.com/onlinequizes/biology/Taxonomy/sixkingdoms1.htm
                    
                      http://www.ric.edu/faculty/ptiskus/six_kingdoms/index.htm

Dichotomous Keys:  http://www.biologycorner.com/worksheets/pamishan.html

                                  http://dnr.wi.gov/org/caer/ce/eek/veg/treekey/index.htm

Study Guide - - Test Tuesday, 11/23

Study Guide:  Classification, Species Variation/Change Over Time, Habitats, Animal Adaptations
Due Monday, 11/22                     Test Tuesday, 11/23

1.       Classification

1.       Ch. 9 Chapter Review (pg. 236-237)  # 1-12 & 17-19

2.       Using a Dichotomous Key  
(practice: http://www.biologycorner.com/worksheets/pamishan.html )
3.       Know the 7 levels of classification in order!  _____________    _______________     _______________

  ___________    ______________    ______________    _______________

***Study the Classification Vocabulary Review worksheet from Wednesday!***

2.       Species Variation/Change Over Time, Habitats & Animal Adaptations

1.        Change over time is more commonly referred to as ____________________.

2.       Who is commonly known as the “Father of Evolution”?  ____________________________________

3.       To what islands did he travel which sparked his interest in the differences between species? 

_____________________________

4.       What are the 4 main points of his Theory of Evolution? 

a.        Many ____________ exist within species.

b.       All organisms compete for ___________________________.

c.        Organisms can produce more offspring than can survive given the _____________________
________________________________________________________________

d.       Organisms that are fit and better able to deal with changes in their environment tend to ___________________ and _______________, passing their ______________   _________ on to their offspring.  This is known as “____________  ___________” or “_______________  ___   _______  _______________”

5.       How did the Daphnia we discussed in class show evidence of evolution?
________________________________________________________________________

6.       A dog breeder chooses to breed a schnauzer and a poodle to have “Schnoodle” offspring. “Schnoodles” are low shedding dogs, good for allergy sufferers.
This is an example of ________________ selection.

7.                                 A.   Based on this picture, would the light-colored moth or the
                                 dark-colored moth be “best-fit” for this environment? _______________________
                          B.   Which one is most likely to survive and pass on its traits to offspring?   __________
                          C.    This is an example of ____________________ selection.

8.       Camels live in areas where resources like food & water are scarce.  To overcome this problem, camels humps are filled with fat, which can be converted into energy and water in lean times.  This is an example of:            a.  evolution            b. an adaptation                   c.  classification

9.       What is a habitat?  Give an example.   ________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________

10.    With what 4 things does a habitat provide an organism?

a.        ______________   b.   ______________       c. _______________          d.  ________________

Animal Adaptations Extra Credit Project

The instructions for the Animal Adaptations Extra Credit Project have been added!  The project will count either as a quiz grade or a test grade (depending on what you choose to do).  This is completely optional, but will be the only extra credit opportunity this 9 weeks!

Taxonomy/Classification Project

The instructions and rubric for the Taxonomy/Classification Project have been posted!  Check the "Taxonomy/Classification Project Information" link for more information.  Don't forget the project is due Tuesday, November 16th!