1. Unit 1: Growth, Development and Reproduction of Organisms
6th Grade Science

2. September 26, 2017
Take out last night’s HW: NOTHING! Or show late flashcards, lab contracts signed, late safety posters
Write down tonight’s HW: Worksheet
Do Now: THINK PAIR AND SHARE (WILL NOT GO IN NOTEBOOK)
What is an adaptation? Can you name any that would be an example?

3. Notes
Adaptations are traits which help an organism 2survive and reproduce
There are three main types of adaptations
Structural adaptation = a physical trait
Functional adaptation = biochemical process
Behavioral adaptation = an action, behavior or instinct

4. Okay, Let’s “tape in” the article!
END RESULT SHOULD LOOK LIKE THE PICUTRE BELOW
FOLD ARTICLE ON BLUE DOTTED LINE

5. September 27, 2017 Take out last night’s HW: Worksheet
(Late Posters, Lab Contracts)
Write down tonight’s HW: Peacock Worksheet
Do Now: Cut your HW Worksheet above the graphic organizer/underneath the word bank AND cut out the chart for today.

6. Okay, Let’s “tape in” our corrected homework
Okay, Let’s “tape in” our corrected homework.. 1) Cut out graphic organizer to fit on page 7 2) Tape in like the picture below

7. Okay lets tape in our chart for today on page 8
Add two pieces of tape to the left to create a flap, so notes can go underneath

8. Notes
A species is a group of organisms with similar characteristics that can reproduce.
Reproduction is the process of creating offspring.
Species use their behaviors and physical traits to attract a mate.
Reproduction is important to the species so they do not go extinct.

9. September 28, 2017 Take out last night’s HW: Peacock Worksheet,
Write down tonight’s HW: NOTHING
Do Now: What does C-E-R stand for?

10. Add page numbers to Unit 1 Tab Vocabulary *did all classes do this?*

11. Behavior: Mating Dances
Papua New Guinea's Six Plumed Bird (3 min)
Papua New Guinea's Bower Bird (4 min)
Australia's Satin Bower Bird (4 min)
Closing Video to help with HW: Peacock Mating Habits
***** REVIEW HW****

12. Evidence – Observations – According to the video…
ACTIVITY: Choose ONE mating dance habit and place into chart including citation and specific bird’s name.
Papua New Guinea's Six Plumed Bird
Cleans his habitat, calls for a mate, showcases feathers, hopping dance
Papua New Guinea's Bower Bird
Rebuilt/redecorated bower (home), expands pupils, wheezy call, waves his wing, dances with berry, head butts female
Australia's Satin Bower Bird
Creates bower (home), decorates with blue objects, makes calls, showcases objects

13. Animal Behavior: Herding
Read article to gather evidence
ACTIVITY: Place into activity chart, one piece of evidence that supports the claim. Reading entire “CER” as a whole.
Sample:
C: The behavior of herding young increases the probability of successful reproduction.
E: According to the text, Elephants and buffalo move their young into the middle of the herd at any sight of danger. Lions and hyenas will mock charge attempting to break apart the herd.
R: By protecting young, a species is ensuring the offspring will grow old enough to reproduce.

14. September 29, 2017 Take out last night’s HW: Nothing
Write down tonight’s HW: CER Practice Worksheet
Do Now: What part of the CER below is evidence?
Sharks are less dangerous than cows.
Cows kill an average of 20 people per year.
The 20 deaths per year caused by cows is much higher than the 1 death per year caused by sharks, so the odds of an average American being killed by a shark is much lower than being killed by a cow.

15. Tape in CER tab on Page 9
Fill out this box. What is something you wish to know more about CERs? What is something you struggled on the “What can you do” Test?

17. Tape in on page 10

18. NOTES on Page 10 with tape ins
Claim: statement about the results of an investigation/ answer to a question
Evidence: scientific data used to support the claim
*Source must be cited*
Quantitative Data: Numbers
Qualitative Data: Observations
Reasoning: connects the claim and evidence with scientific principles

19. Add page numbers to CER tab vocab

20. Rain is the worst type of weather
Practice… Which part is the Claim? Evidence? Reasoning? Cut out & Write your answer next to sentence
Rain is the worst type of weather
Rain makes you sleepy and you step in puddles.
Being sleepy makes it difficult to concentrate, and stepping in puddles can ruin your shoes.

21. Insert Practice in free space under the CER flap

22. More practice… Which part of this CER is the reasoning?
Going outside with wet hair will not cause you to catch a cold.
The common cold is caused by a viral infection, most commonly the rhinovirus. There are over 200 different viral types associated with the common cold.
The 200+ viral types that cause the common cold are present in the air around us whether your hair is wet or dry. Therefore the idea that the cold is caused by going outside with wet hair is an old wives tale.

23. October 2nd, 2017
Take out last night’s HW: CER practice worksheet (lab contracts signed)
Write down tonight’s HW
Do Now: THINK PAIR AND SHARE (WILL NOT GO IN NOTEBOOK)
What’s the purpose of a nest?

24. Why do birds build nests?
To lay their eggs in and keep them safe.
To incubate their eggs.
To raise their chicks.
For protection from predators.
For protection from the weather.

25. Material that birds build their nests from
Birds must consider making their nests from material available in their environment, placement away from predators, the material’s properties and birds’ structural adaptations.
A robin lives in a forest/woods. It makes a cupped nest from
sticks, grass, feathers, moss and lichens and mud. Robins build their nests in tree branches to protect their young from predators.
Bald eagles make their nest 1.3 feet deep, 7 feet wide and weights around 1 ton. They build their nests near rivers and lakes. Their nests are made of large sticks and grass material to soften the nest and to keep it warm.
Mallard ducks are aquatic birds. They build their nests on the ground near water habitats. Their nests are
made from sticks, stones, foliage, grass, and feathers. Mallards try to conceal their nests from overhanging grass for protection.

26. Robin Building a nest video:

27. October 3rd, 2017
Take out last nights HW: Nothing! Any late CER Practice Worksheets?
Write down tonight’s HW
Do Now: THINK, PAIR, SHARE
Why does a robin build a cup shape nest and what materials do they use?

28. More types of birds and nests…
The tiny hummingbird builds tiny nests only a little bigger than an inch. It makes a cupped-shaped nest from spiderwebs, feathers, and lichen. This makes the nest strong and flexible.
Weaver birds, found in Southeast Asia,
Live in grassland areas. Weaver birds weave their nests. They are made from twigs, grass, and leaf fibers. These are unique as you can enter the nest from the bottom. For protection, the birds build their nests together as a colony.
The Rufous Hornero lives in South
America, it can be found open
habitats with bare soil and scrubs.
It builds its mud nests from mud
and manor. Once built, the mud
and manor is baked by the sun
and hardens.

29. CER – What type of nest would a small bird living in a forest build?
Claim – *restate the question* and then answer what type of nest
Evidence – According to presentation, (refer to the underlined in the reasoning as to what type of evidence should be include)
Reasoning – Birds use materials found in their environment and use their physical traits to make a home to protect their young.

30. Thursday, October 5, 2017
Take out last nights HW: 11 Flashcards
Write down tonight’s HW: Flower Part Worksheet
Do Now: As you cut out today’s “tape ins” …THINK PAIR SHARE…
Do you know any parts of a flower? Think about last night’s flashcards!

31. On Page 11: 1) Add Title “Parts of Flower” and the Date 2) Insert A-J Tape In with two pieces of tap 3) Insert Flower Tape In with one piece of tape at the top so it is a “Flip Up” to the “A-J Answers” underneath 

32. MATCH OUR NEW VOCABULARY TERMS TO THE APPROPRIATE PART OF THE PLANT

33. Check our answers:
A – Sepal
B – Petals
C – Stamen
D – Pistil
E – Anther
F – Filament
G – Stigma
H – Style
I – Ovary
J - Ovule

34. 1) Choose Two Colors … 2) Color the Male Parts one color 3) Color the Female Parts another color 4) Be sure to create a key to know what color denotes female and male 5) You may even color code the letters on the Answer Tape in

35. Parts of a Flower Video

36. Friday, October 6, 2017
Take out last nights HW: Parts of a Flower Worksheet
Write down tonight’s HW: Last part of Flashcards
Do Now: THINK PAIR SHARE
Which parts of the flower are male? Which parts are female?

37. Underneath our labeled flip insert on page 11 we will be making a T-chart
Answers will go here 
Answers will go here 

38. Record our answers:

39. Lily Virtual Dissection

40. Reproduction of Flowering Plants

41. Tuesday, October 10, 2017 Take out last nights HW: 5 flashcards
Write down tonight’s HW: Sketch the process of pollination on Worksheet
Do Now: Label Parts of Flower/ Descriptions

42. Add Vocab pages to Unit 1 tab

43. The flower is the reproductive part of a plant
Notes on Page 12
1) Write Title “Pollination” and Date at top
2) Take Notes underneath title
The flower is the reproductive part of a plant
Pollination is the process of transferring pollen from the anther to stigma
Pollination is the first step of reproduction for a flowering plant

44. Insert Tape on top to make a flip up

45. Color Code. Self Pollination: one color
Color Code Self Pollination: one color Cross Pollination: another color

46. .. Under the flip of tape in:
Self-Pollination is the pollination of a flower by pollen from the same flower or from the same plant
Cross-Pollination is the transfer of pollen from one plant to another plant by wind, water, or pollinator
In area left underneath tape in:
After pollination, fertilization of the ovules will occur, the seed is created, and then once the seed is planted it will grow into a plant

47. Pollination/Pollinator Video

48. Take out last nights HW: Sketch
Wednesday, October 11, 2017
Take out last nights HW: Sketch
Write down tonight’s HW: Summary Paragraph below sketch
Do Now: THINK PAIR SHARE
What is the difference between self- pollination and cross-pollination?

49. Turn to page 13 Title “Pollinators” & Date
Create T-Chart

50. 1) Tape In Chart 2) Copy Notes Underneath Chart
Nectar: sweet liquid secreted by flowers used to attract pollinators, not needed in plants pollinated by wind and water

51. Agents of pollination - Non-living agents
Wind Write in first row of chart
Flowers are colorless, odorless, nectar-less, produce a lot of pollen
Pollen is light, small, dry smooth, not sticky, unwettable
Stigma is hairy, feathery, sticky, or branched to catch pollen
Petals are short/anthers are exposed so pollen grains can blow away
Many trees and crop plants heavily depend on wind pollination. Such as pines, spruces, oaks and elm trees and corn, rice, wheat and oats.
The pictures above show the wind blowing the pollen from the tree and crop plant

52. Agents of pollination - Non-living agents
Water Write in second row of chart
Flowers are small and simple
Nectar and odor are absent
Stigma is long, sticky but unwettable
Pollen is light and unwettable
Pollen can float on the water’s surface or beneath it. In doing so, it can come in contact with a flower. Aquatic plants depend on this type of pollination.
This flower belongs to the freshwater plant called vallisneria. Its flowers detach and float on the surface water

53. Take out last nights HW: Summary
Thursday, October 12, 2017
Take out last nights HW: Summary
Write down tonight’s HW: No Homework, begin to study for next weeks quiz
Do Now: THINK PAIR SHARE
Why do flowers who are pollinated by wind or water have little color to their petals and little to no smell to their nectar?

54. Turn to Page 14 Title: Pollinators (continued) & Date
Copy Notes
A pollinator is an insect or animal that moves pollen from anther to stigma
The structural adaptations of plants attract pollinators and promote successful reproduction.
Insert Tape In Chart Below

55. Insert Vocab Page numbers on Unit 1 Tab

56. Bees as pollinators Write in first row of chart
Sweet Clover
Alfalfa
Garden Flowers
Cosmos
Sunflower
Bees collect nectar and pollen from flowers.
The pollen, from the stamen, sticks to the hairs of the bees body.
When bees go from flower to flower, some of the pollen sticks to the stigma.
Bees are most attracted to flowers that produce nectar.
Bees are drawn to flowers that have unique petal colors and shape.
Flowers that are in clusters are
most likely to attract bees. This is because the more flowers, the more nectar!

57. Beetles as pollinators Write in 2nd row of chart
Magnolia
Gold rod
Lily pad Flower
Flowers that beetles like have a spicy, fruity or fermented odors.
Because they are clumsy, the flower usually has a wide opening and are bowl shaped.
These flowers are moderate nectar producers.
Beetles are one of the first pollinators (dating back a million years ago)
They rely on their sense of smell.
Beetles are clumsy and need support.

58. Birds as pollinators Write in 3rd row of chart
Honeysuckle
Cardinal Flower
Spiderhunter
Hummingbird
Purple Foxglove
Sunbird
Honeyeaters
The flowers are tubular, funnel, or cupped.
They are usually odorless flowers.
Strong supports for perching.
They have bright colors such as red, yellow, and orange.(Highly attracted
to red).
Birds that pollinate flowers have long-narrow beaks to reach nectar.
While they have poor smell, they have excellent sight.
When the birds put their heads in the flower, pollen collects on their heads and back.

59. Butterflies as pollinators Write in 4th row of chart
Milkweed
Butterfly Bush
Aster
Daylily
Sage Flower
Butterflies have a coiled tongue (proboscis)
They collect pollen on their body as they go to flower to flower.
Unlike bees, butterflies are able to travel long distances. This spread the pollen much greater distances.
Butterflies choose flowers that are rich in pollen and nectar.
They are attracted to white, pink, purple, red, yellow, and orange flowers.
The flowers are usually umbrella shaped and have large petals

60. Proboscis

61. Flies as pollinators Write in 5th row of chart
Corpse Flower
Dutchman’s Pipe
Carrion Flowers
Flies will land on flowers for their nectar and pollen.
Flies are decomposers and are attracted to the smell of rotting meat. There are certain flowers that emit this odor.
Some flies also use flowers to lay their eggs.
The Corpse Flower, the Dutchman’s Pipe and Carrion Flowers emit a strong odor Similar to decaying meat.

62. Bats as pollinators Write in 6th row
Tricanthera Flower
Banana Flower
Cacao Tree Flower (Chocolate)
Bats that pollinate are tropical or dessert bats
They feed on insects in the flowers as well as the nectar and pollen.
As bat go to different flowers, the pollen will stick to their faces.
They have long tongues in order to reach the nectar.
Over 300 fruits depend on bats as pollinators (mangoes, bananas, guavas).
The flowers are nocturnal (open at night).
They are usually large and are bell shaped.
They can have a fruity or rotten odor.
Some scientists believe that flowers have evolved to attract bats.

63. Take out last nights HW: 4 questions
Friday, October 13, 2017
Take out last nights HW: 4 questions
Write down tonight’s HW: Worksheet
Do Now: THINK PAIR SHARE
We’ve been discussing the physical traits of plants = What type of adaptation is this?

64. You will get a pollinator card. This is your “Pollinator Profile”
You will use the “Pollinator Observation Data Sheet”
Using the data sheet, answer the THREE questions on the back based on your pollinator.
Once you finished answering the questions, you will be given a “Construction Explanation Sheet”.
For flower trait – use the data sheet to write traits base on the flower your pollinator visited the most
For evidence – use the information from your pollinator card to find evidence that the flower is best suited for your pollinator.
For example:
Flower Trait
Evidence
Flower 1 blooms during the day
Birds visit flowers during the day

65. Take out last nights HW: Pollination Worksheet
Monday, October 16, 2017
Take out last nights HW: Pollination Worksheet
Write down tonight’s HW: Final CER
Do Now: THINK PAIR SHARE
What is the job of the reasoning?

66. Take out last nights HW: Final CER & Lab Packet
Tuesday, October 17, 2017
Take out last nights HW: Final CER & Lab Packet
Write down tonight’s HW: 3 Flashcards
Do Now: STUDY FOR QUIZ!

67. Take out last nights HW: 3 Flashcards
Wednesday, October 18, 2017
Take out last nights HW: 3 Flashcards
Write down tonight’s HW: No HW/Review Today’s Notes
Do Now: Think Pair Share
What is the difference between reproduction and growth?
In order for our seed (continue with the idea of plants) now to grow, what factors need to present?
What determines what an organism looks like?

68. Plant Growth…

69. Turn to page 15 Title: Growth of Organisms & Date
Growth is the process of increasing in physical size/maturity of an organism
Physical traits are determined by genes (another way to describe structural adaptations)
For example: Traits are passed down from previous generations.

70. Environmental Factors can change the development of an organism.
For example: If a plant does not receive enough water he will not grow as tall as it should
Environmental Factors are external conditions such as…
Water
Sunlight
Nutrients
Amount of Space

71. Take out last nights HW: No HW Write down tonight’s HW: Worksheet
Thursday, October 19, 2017
Take out last nights HW: No HW
Write down tonight’s HW: Worksheet
Do Now: Take out INB, open to page 15, finish notes

72. Insert Tape In on page 16
1) Review Types of Treatments the plants received
Control, Saline, Drought, Cold, Heat
2) Introduce use of Metric Ruler
3) Review Quantitative Data – This column should be completed first
4) Review Qualitative Data – Begin this column today and can be completed tomorrow

73. Take out last nights HW: Worksheet
Friday, October 20, 2017
Take out last nights HW: Worksheet
Write down tonight’s HW: CER Practice
Do Now: What can be some environmental factors that would affect the way a trait would be displayed? For example, why are some plants wilted or have different colors. What caused this to happen?