CATALYST: THURSDAY, 10/10/13

• Think back to our activity yesterday with the timeline. Describe one or two experiments you can perform to help you figure out the Earth’s biological history. (Be as specific as you can. I know that you may not be completely familiar with some lab techniques.) Also, make sure to explain the rationale behind each of your experiment (i.e. why would you do such a thing.)

AGENDA 10/10/13 PERIOD 7

• Catalyst•Modeling the Earth’s Geologic History• Biological History Timeline Project• Status Report

GPOINTS

P3: 15 (neat room, focused, came in quietly, on time)

P7: 16 (neat room, on time )

Your class can earn class points if:everyone in class:• Comes to class quietly and

on time • Stays focused and on task

during class• Leaves classroom neat and

organized• Students are teaching other

students• Majority of class participates• Follows all classroom

expectations and procedures• And more…

OBJECTIVES 10/10/13

We will be able to •Correlate the Geologic Time Scale with biological events

MODELING THE EARTH’S HISTORY

• Looking at the charts provided, work with your groups to place the “event card” in the proper location of the clothesline. Use the textbooks provided as references if needed.• Pages 377 – 393 in the Glencoe Biology textbook• Pages 102 – 109 in the BSCS Biology textbook (the one we normally use)78

EARTH’S BIOLOGICAL HISTORY – DUE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18TH

1. You will be assigned a “Biological Event” in the Earth’s History

2. Using resources such as the Internet and textbooks, research the following:• Name of the event and defining characteristics of your Eon/Era/Period/Epoch• Conditions on the Earth’s surface during your Eon/Era/Period/Epoch• Conditions of the Earth’s atmosphere during your Eon/Era/Period/Epoch• Years before present day of your Eon/Era/Period/Epoch• Describe what kinds of fossils you would expect to find if you uncovered rocks & fossils

from a site that was formed during your Eon/Era/Period/Epoch• IMAGES that depict the Earth’s surface; continents, oceans & climate/atmosphere during

your Eon/Era/Period/Epoch • Create two essay questions that could be answered about your Geologic Event by

examining your banner.

3. Using your resources you must create a visual depiction BANNER of your event with the information in your research. Your banner will include the information in step #2 and will demonstrate neatness, accuracy and creativity.

BIOLOGICAL EVENT ASSIGNMENTSSTUDENT BIOLOGICAL EVENT

Dienuel Life evolves

Pathani Prokaryotes

Sabrina Eukaryotes

Edgard Invertebrates

Melissa First vertebrates

Juan First jawed fishes

Samyah First land plants

Devin First amphibians

Zuleyma First seed plants

Laquita First reptiles

Michelle Conifers dominant

Diego First dinosaurs

Monica First mammals

Daniel First flowering plants

Julian First birds

Yamilez Flowering plants dominant

Anton First placental mammals

Taylor Humans evolve

STATUS REPORT

• In about a paragraph or more, write about what you have accomplished by the end of this period. Specify at least 5 pieces of new information that you have learned and explain how you will use this for the final product of your project.•Write down any questions you may still have.

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