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Introduction to the Animal Kingdom is a continuation and extension of Biology l typically taken during the 9th grade year. Introduction to the Animal Kingdom starts with taxonomy and classification of invertebrates and vertebrates and then swings into the investigation of each phylum’s life’s requirements; habitats and their anatomical and physiological structure and function. The class is available to any student who needs a lab science credit to fulfill graduation requirements. The class will utilize computer technology to facilitate virtual dissection of various animals within the animal kingdom. Some preserved specimens may also be used in the lab for investigation and comparison.
Syllabus
• Anatomical Positions and Orientation
• Taxonomy and Classification
• Flatworms; Roundworms and Segmented Worms
• Mollusks
• Arthropods
• Invertebrate Chordates
• Fishes and Amphibians
• Reptiles and Birds
• Mammals
• The Human Body and its systems.

Instruction and Academic Support

• Lecture
• Note taking
• Socratic Questioning
• Group work- Labs; discussion and projects.
• Film
• Drawing; Diagramming and Labeling
• Written Assignments – Response to questions; research and essays.
• Virtual Dissections
• Specimen dissection
• Assessments- Quizzes; Tests; Lab Practicals

Labs
Classification and Taxonomy
• Problem Solving Lab 17.1 pg. 447 “Drawing a Conclusion; Is the Red Wolf a separate species?
• Mini-lab 17.1 pg. 446 “Using a Dichotomous Key in a Field Investigation”
• The Shark Key. Using a Dichotomous Key to identify the genus Species name for given sharks.
• Making a Dichotomous Key. Bio Lab on Beetles. Pg. 460
• Making a Dichotomous Key and classifying fictitious creatures.
Embryonic Development of Animals
• Problem Solving Lab 25.1 pg. 676; Interpreting Scientific Diagrams; “How important is the first cell division in frog development?
Body Symmetry
• Problem Solving Lab 25.2 pg. 682; “Is symmetry associated with other animal traits?
Roundworms
• Problem Solving Lab 26.4 pg. 713; Interpreting Data “Can nematodes control weevil damage to plants?
Mollusks
• Squid specimen investigation. Sketching and Identifying structures.
• Virtual dissection of squid. ( Three labs; External and internal structures; function of structures and assessment of anatomy and function)
Segmented Worms
• Virtual dissection of earthworm. (Two labs; external and internal structures and functions and assessment.)
• Specimen dissection of earthworm.
Arthropods
• Problem Solving Lab 28.1 pg.746; Using numbers and Interpreting data from a pie chart.

Echinoderms
• Starfish specimen investigation. Sketching and identifying structures.
• Starfish specimen investigation. Mini-Lab 29.1 pg.764; Observing and Inferring while examining pedicellariae.
• Virtual dissection starfish. (Two labs; External and internal structures and assessment.)
• Problem Solving Lab 29.1 pg.768; “Designing an experiment; What makes sea cucumbers release gametes?”
Invertebrate chordates
• Problem Solving Lab 29.2 pg.775; “Interpreting Scientific Illustrations” What does a slice through an invertebrate chordate show?
Vertebrates; fish
• Fish specimen. Sketching and identifying external features.
• Fish specimen dissection of internal structures.
• Fish specimen observation and inferring while using a microscope to look at fish gills. Mini-Lab 30.1 pg.795
• Lab practical; assessment of external and internal structures.
Amphibians
• Frog specimen investigation. Sketching and identifying external structures.
• Virtual dissection of frog. (Three labs; external and internal structures; functions of structures and assessment.)
Reptiles
• Using lab specimens in jars; students will classify snakes; lizards; turtles and alligators and crocodiles.
Birds
• Problem Solving Lab 31.1 pg.831; Analyzing and Interpreting a Map. Where are the most endangered bird species?
• Virtual dissection of owl pellet. (Two labs)
Mammals
• Internet Bio-Lab. “Adaptations in breeds of Dogs” pg. 852-853 in Bio book.
• Human Skin. Mini-Lab 34.1 pg. 895 “ Examining your fingerprints”
• Human Skeletal System. Problem Solving Lab 34.2 pg.903; “Making and Using Tables”
• Examining bones of different animals. Making sketches of different bone types and internal structure.
• Muscular System. Mini-Lab 34.2 pg.907; Interpreting scientific illustration.
• Digestive System. Problem Solving Lab 35.1 pg.922; Sequencing. How is digestion affected if the gall bladder is removed?
• Endocrine System. Problem Solving Lab 35.3 pg.932; Interpreting Data. How does exercise affect levels of insulin and glucagons?
• BioLab pg.936-937 “The Action of the Enzyme Amylase on Breakfast Cereals”
Nervous System
• Mini-Lab 36.1 pg.948; Experiment- Distractions and Reaction Time.
• Problem Solving Lab 36.1 pg.954; Interpreting and Analyzing. When are loud sounds dangerous to our hearing?
• Problem Solving Lab 36.2 pg.957; Formulating a Model. How do different drugs affect the levels of neurotransmitters in synapses?
• Mini-Lab 36.2 pg.959; Analyzing and Interpreting Information. Interpret a drug label.
Respiratory System
• Problem Solving Lab 37.1 pg.973; Interpreting Data. How do inhaled and exhaled air compare?
• Bio-Lab pgs.988-989; Measuring Respiration.
Circulatory System
• Mini-Lab 37.1 pg.981; Experiment; Checking your Pulse.
• Problem Solving Lab 37.2 pg.983; Analyzing and Interpreting a Scientific Illustration and Graph.
Urinary System
• Mini-Lab 37.2 pg.987; Experiment; Testing Simulated Urine for Glucose.
Reproductive System
• Problem Solving Lab 38.1 pg.1003; Applying Concepts. What happens when the menstrual cycle is not exactly 28 days?
• Mini-Lab 38.2 pg.1010; Making and Using Graphs.
• Problem Solving Lab 38.2 pg.1011; Interpreting Data. How can pregnant women reduce certain birth defects?
Lymphatic and Immune System
• Problem Solving Lab 39.1 pg.1027; Designing an Experiment. How does the herpes simplex virus spread?
• Mini-Lab 39.1 pg.1028; Experiment. Testing how diseases are spread.
Additional Support Labs
• Dissection of the Cat. Studying and identifying the major anatomical structures and organs of the cat within the muscular; circulatory; respiratory; urinary; reproductive; digestive and skeletal systems. (10-20 Labs)

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Online / Virtual