Sept+17+Thurs

3.3.10.A. Explain the structural and functional similarities and differences found among living things.
 * Topic:** Branches of Biology
 * Text Pages:** 20-22
 * PA Science and Technology Standards:**

Unclip the cards on your table, and spread them out so everyone can see all of the cards.
 * Bell Ringer:**

When the Bell Rings, work together as a group to sort the cards to create a three column table. The first column should list the level of organization. The second column should list the description of the level of organization, and the last column should contain a picture representing the level of organization.
 * Group Activity:**

Create a table similar to the one on page 21 for future reference.
 * Individual Activity #1**

Check out: http://www.pbs.org/safarchive/5_cool/53_career.html Choose a scientist listed on the page. Enter the Forum entitled, "Careers in Science." List the person, their field of study and discuss why this career interests you. Read the posts of others and then check out the career they chose. Respond to at least two other classmates.
 * Individual Activity #2**

Sect Review 1-1 Section Review 1-2 Section Review 1-3 ** Essay - Is There Life Out there?
 * Finish any assignments not yet complete:

Finish Reading Packet** (due 9/25)
 * Homework:

FYI: Due 9/22 Essay- Is There Life Out there? Due 9/25- Bib cards, Reading Packet Ch 1 test (sections 1-3) Friday 9/25- closed book/note