Unit Adaptations
Unit Essential Question:
How can a scientist use the similarities and differences
between living things to make generalizations about them?
How can a scientist use the similarities and differences
between living things to make generalizations about them?
How have both of these organisms adapted to their environment?
SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY
1. How does a scientist effectively design and conduct controlled experiments? 807.Inq.1
2. How does a scientist select the appropriate tools for experimental procedures? 807.Inq.2
Key Vocabulary: independent variable, dependent variable, control, constant, meniscus, displacement, calibrate, beaker, graduated cylinder, spring scale, triple beam balance, mass, weight, volume
CLASSIFICATION KEYS
1. How are simple classification keys used to identify an unknown organism? 807.5.1
Key Vocabulary: dichotomous key, classification, taxonomy, domain, binomial nomenclature, cladogram
ADAPTATIONS
1. How do adaptations enable populations to survive in different environments? 807.5.2 and 807.Inq.3
2. How does one differentiate between structural, behavioral, and physiological adaptations? 807.5.2
3. How can the adaptations of a population increase the chances of survival? 807.5.3 and 807.Inq.4
Key Vocabulary: adaptation, physiological adaptation, behavioral adaptation, structural adaptation, evolution, natural selection, genetic bottleneck, genetic variation
BIODIVERSITY
1. Why is the maintenance of biodiversity important to the Earth? 807.5.4
Key Vocabulary: biodiversity, extinction, endangered species, threatened species, invasive species, native species
FOSSIL RECORD
1. How is the fossil record used to gather information about adaptations? 807.5.5
Key Vocabulary: law of superposition, relative dating, absolute dating, gradient, sedimentary rock
Useful Resources:
Websites
Animal Adaptations and Survival by Mandy Barrow
Animal Adaptations Game
Animal Characteristics Game
Plant Adaptations
BrainPopJr: Plant Adaptations
To Plant or Not to Plant: Game
The World's Biomes
Classification Game
The Science Spot Kid Zone: Biology - Classification of Life
Email
Click here to email Mr. Bowen
Animal Adaptations and Survival by Mandy Barrow
Animal Adaptations Game
Animal Characteristics Game
Plant Adaptations
BrainPopJr: Plant Adaptations
To Plant or Not to Plant: Game
The World's Biomes
Classification Game
The Science Spot Kid Zone: Biology - Classification of Life
Click here to email Mr. Bowen