Zoology 2

Description

Science / Grades 3-5 / Period 1 / FS / 1T – 2T – 3T

Exploring Creation with Zoology 2: Swimming Creatures of the Fifth Day is the second year of introductory Zoology, with an emphasis on Aquatic Animals.  The first trimester introduces us to the ocean, its makeup and habitats.  We will study whales, seals, and reptiles, and their relatives.  There will be about twenty minutes of homework per day, to include reading from the text and answering questions from the text and classroom demonstrations.  We will also be building an Ocean Box, to show each creature we study and where in the ocean it lives!  The Ocean Box will be on display at the Open House at the end of the year.  Grades will be based on homework assignments and chapter tests.  Students will need a binder for handouts and lab work. 

The second trimester continues with the study of fish, sharks, crustaceans, cephalopods and mollusks. We will continue building our Ocean Box for the Open House.  

Third trimester concludes with an in-depth study of echinoderms, cnidarians and sponges.  The Ocean Box will be completed in time for the Open House in April.  

Class size: 12
Class time: 9:00 – 9:50 a.m.
Class level: 3-5
Taught by: Fiona Swerbensky
Materials fee: none
Materials needed: Exploring Creation with Zoology 2: Swimming Creatures of the Fifth Day 1st Edition, 3-ring binder
Class code: FS 1