Teaching Life Science

Goals 1. To become aware of life science content standards, community resources and instructional materials. 2. To learn about organisms used in science kits. 3. To engage in a hands on life science activity.

Readings About Science and Technology Carin et. Al. Text Carin et. Al. Text pp in Carin et. al. text. pp in Carin et. al. text. Section III: Life Science Activities in Carin et. al. text. Section III: Life Science Activities in Carin et. al. text. National Science Education Standards National Science Education Standards pp , “K-4 Life Science Content Standard” pp , “K-4 Life Science Content Standard”

Life Science Community Resources Community Resources Community Resources Community Resources Community Resources Biomes Biomes Biomes Audubon Society of Rhode Island Audubon Society of Rhode Island Audubon Society of Rhode Island Audubon Society of Rhode Island Roger Williams Park Zoo Roger Williams Park Zoo Roger Williams Park Zoo Roger Williams Park Zoo Save the Bay Save the Bay Save the Bay Save the Bay New England Aquarium New England Aquarium New England Aquarium New England Aquarium Ecotarium Ecotarium Ecotarium

Life Science Instructional Materials FOSS and STC Modules in Rhode Island FOSS and STC Modules in Rhode Island FOSS and STC Modules in Rhode Island FOSS and STC Modules in Rhode Island FOSS Animals 2 x 2 (K) FOSS Animals 2 x 2 (K) STC Organisms (Grade 1) STC Organisms (Grade 1) FOSS Insects (Grade 2) FOSS Insects (Grade 2) FOSS Structures of Life (Grade 3) FOSS Structures of Life (Grade 3) FOSS Structures of Life (Grade 3) FOSS Structures of Life (Grade 3) STC Ecosystems (Grade 4) STC Ecosystems (Grade 4) STC Microworlds (Grade 5) STC Microworlds (Grade 5)

Organisms Used in Science Kits Kingdom: ANIMALS 1. Annelids - worms 2. Mollusks - snails 3. Arthropods Insects - butterfly, moth, beetle Insects - butterfly, moth, beetle Crustacean - crayfish, daphnia, isopods Crustacean - crayfish, daphnia, isopods 4. Fish - guppies and goldfish

Organisms Used in Science Kits Kingdom: PLANTS 1. Brassica (Mustard) 2. Alfalfa 3. Bean, Corn, Pumpkin, sunflower 4. Elodea, Cabomba

Organisms Used in Science Kits Kingdom: PROTISTS 1. Blepharisma 2. Volvox

RI GSEs in Science K-4 Assessment Targets Students demonstrate understanding of structure and function and survival requirements by 4a Identifying and explaining how the physical structure/characteristic of an organism allows it to survive and defend itself. 4b Analyzing the structures needed for survival of populations of plants and animals in a particular habitat/environment.

Squid Structure and Function

Engaging Scenario Night of the Squids (Ranger Rick)

Colossal Squid Dissection short film from the Discovery Channel -squid.asx -squid.asx

My Focus Question

Class Focus Question What are a squid’s physical structures and their functions? What are a squid’s physical structures and their functions? How do they help them survive? How do they help them survive?

Prediction 1.Draw and label the structures of a squid you know. 2.Explain the functions of each structure you know.

Planning-Procedure Gather Materials Gather Materials Squid, scissors, paper towel, plate, toothpick, Squid Anatomy Squid, scissors, paper towel, plate, toothpick, Squid Anatomy Observation 1 - Outside Observation 1 - Outside Draw the tentacles. Draw the tentacles. Draw the mantle and siphon. Draw the mantle and siphon.

Data - Observation 1 Tentacles Mantle and Siphon Mouth“Beak”Pen

Planning-Procedure Observation 2 - Inside the Squid Observation 2 - Inside the Squid Draw the Mouth (“beak”). Draw the Mouth (“beak”). Find the Pen. Find the Pen. Draw and write on blank paper with ink from ink sac. Draw and write on blank paper with ink from ink sac. Clean-up Clean-up

Data - Observation 2 TentaclesSiphonMouthPen

Planning-Procedure Draw and write on blank paper with ink from ink sac. Draw and write on blank paper with ink from ink sac. Clean up. Clean up.

Making Meaning Identify structures. Identify structures. Relate structure and function. Relate structure and function.

Squid Structure and Function STRUCTUREFUNCTION 1. Chromatophores 2. Eye 3. Fins 4. Ink Sac 5. Mantle Cavity and Siphon 6. Mouth (“beak”) 7. Pen 8. Tentacles

Content Blast Relate structure and function Relate structure and function

Squid Structure and Function STRUCTUREFUNCTION 1. Chromatophores Uses to attract mates and for camouflage 2. Eye Uses to capture prey and to navigate 3. Fins Uses to stabilize while moving 4. Ink Sac Uses to distract predators

Squid Structure and Function STRUCTUREFUNCTION 5. Mantle Cavity/Siphon Uses to moves by jet propulsion 6. Mouth (“beak”) Uses to bite off chunks of prey and digests 7. Pen Uses to support body 8. Tentacles and Arms Uses to hold prey near beak

Claims and Evidence - I know this to be true: - Here is the evidence:

Conclusion - I learned I used to think (prediction) Now I think…. Now I think….

Next Steps - New Questions - I want to know... - I want to try this...