Monday. Silently read through the Critter Project Rubric that you picked up. Talk to the rubric and circle/underline things you find confusing. Write.

Monday

Silently read through the Critter Project Rubric that you picked up. Talk to the rubric and

circle/underline things you find confusing. Write questions in the margin.

Bell-ringer

Students will be able to…….• Use the rubric and what you have learned

over the past days to modify, correct, or improve earlier sections of the project

OBJECTIVES

1. Bell-ringer2. Answer questions about rubric &

project3. Modify, correct, improve

sections of the project4. Wrap up

AGENDA

1. Take out the 5 daily projects you completed on your critter.

2. Read the rubric and make sure you have included and labeled all parts of the project.

3. Use what you have learned to modify, correct, or improve sections of your project.

4. Combine all parts into a neat, organized, clear project that is ready to be turned in.

5. Give your critter project to one of your tablemates for feedback.

DIRECTIONS

CONVERSATION•Level 2 •Only about Project

HELP•Raise hand•Wait patiently for teacher

MOVEMENT

None

PARTICIPATION Looking at work Writing or doing what

task requires Staying in seat

INDEPENDENT WORK

All 5 parts of the critter project due tomorrow before you walk into the

door. You will loose points everyday it is late.

HOMEWORK

Tuesday

Pull out your Critter Diagram from yesterday. Respond to the following prompts silently in

your notebook.1. What other organisms is your critter related

to?2. What evidence for evolution can you use to

prove your critter is related to these organisms? Think back to the 4 Evidence for Evolution stations.

Bell-ringer

Students will be able to…….• Use your knowledge of evidence for evolution

stations to describe 3 pieces of evidence that tell you about the evolution of your Critter

OBJECTIVES

1. Discuss Bell-ringer2. Review Critter Project day 13. Introduce Critter Project Day 2 4. Complete Critter Project Day 2

AGENDA

1. Silently take 2 minutes to read the Critter Project Day 2 directions. As you read write down any questions you have about the directions under your bell-ringer.

DIRECTIONS

Finish critter project Day 2• 3 Diagrams• 3 MELCon paragraphs

HOMEWORK

Wednesday

Silently read the comic strip once. Reread the comic strip again and respond to the following

prompts in your notebook:1. What variation was shown among the

organism’s ancestors?2. What was one environmental pressure that

made it a challenge to survive?3. What was the adaptation that gave individuals

an advantage in surviving to reproduce?

Bell-ringer

Students will be able to…….• Apply your knowledge of evolution & natural

selection to design a comic strip that tells a story of how your critter evolved.

OBJECTIVES

1. Discuss Bell-ringer2. Review Critter Project day 23. Introduce Critter Project Day 3 4. Complete Critter Project Day 3

AGENDA

Finish critter comic strip for day 3

HOMEWORK

List everything you know about the following vocab words in your notebook:

Bell-ringer

Vocab Word Everything I know…….Environmental Pressure

Adaptation

Silently read the directions for Day 4 and look at the example on the back. Write down in your notebook questions you have while

reading.

Bell-ringer

Students will be able to…….• Apply your knowledge of environmental

pressures & adaptations to your critter

OBJECTIVES

1. Discuss Bell-ringer2. Review Critter Project day 33. Introduce Critter Project Day 4 4. Complete Critter Project Day 45. Complete Days 1, 2, 3

AGENDA

CONVERSATION•Level 2 •Only about Project

HELP•Raise hand•Wait patiently for teacher

MOVEMENT

None

PARTICIPATION Looking at work Writing or doing what

task requires Staying in seat

INDEPENDENT WORK

Silently read the directions for Day 5 and look at the examples on the back pages. Write down in your

notebook questions you have while reading.

After you have received a stamp place your notebook with your bell-ringers & reading logs in the location designated by your teacher. Bell-ringers & reading logs MUST be clearly labeled and in order or you

will NOT receive a grade!

Bell-ringer

Notebooks

Students will be able to…….

• Draw a labeled cladogram showing your critter

• Write a MELCon paragraph explaining what kingdom your critter belongs to

OBJECTIVES

1. Discuss questions for Day 52. Review cladogram example3. Complete Critter Project Day 5

AGENDA

• Critter Project due when you walk in on Tuesday

• Monday will be a buffer/catch up day

Reminders!