| 7th Grade Science | 7th Grade Science | Invent an InvertebrateLearning Target:
Interested students will be able to share their invented invertebrates. Activity/Assignment:
Students will have the opportunity to share their FAVORITE part of the assignment. :
Invent an Invertebrate due TODAY!
| VertebratesLearning Target:
Students will be able to differentiate between amphibians and reptiles. Activity/Assignment:
We will create a venn diagram comparing and contrasting amphibians and reptiles.
video field trip, time permitting
| Bird CharacteristicsLearning Target:
Students will be able to list the common characteristics of birds and explain how birds are suited for their differing environments. Activity/Assignment:
We will construct a universal KWL chart. This is a graphic organizer listing what the students already know about the bird phyla and what they would like to learn about the bird phyla.
Depending upon the questions generated, we may extend this lesson into Thursday with some research time available to answr the questions.
| Finish Birds - Begin MammalsLearning Target:
Depending upon the previous lesson, we may independently research questions and then share them back with the class. Activity/Assignment:
If the bird phyla didn't generate that many questions, we will move on to mammals. This group of animals is the most common to 7th grade students. We will review the main characteristics and focus on similarities amongst ALL mammals.
| Open Book ReviewLearning Target:
Students will be able to answer questions regarding fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. The book will be utilized as a resource. Activity/Assignment:
In leiu of a test, students will be asked to complete an open book assessment regarding the BASIC information about vertebrates.
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