Friday, October 16, 2009

Echinoderm and Crustacean Review

Today in Marine Ecology, we began class by working on review sheets for fifteen minutes of quiet time. Students were working so well that they wanted five more minutes because most of them were almost done.

Next we did a crustacean echinoderm challenge were students had to look at pictures and identify whether organisms crustaceans or echinoderms and then got an extra point if they could correctly identify the name of it. The fish tank table rocked it and Chase, Jay, Logan, Maria S, and Manuel all scored 18 out of 20 and won some beads.

Next we worked on some identification puzzles and students started a practice practical. Students have a test next week Wednesday or Thursday.

One cool crustacean we have been learning about is the mantis shrimp. Mantis shrimp have folded claws like a praying mantis. They have lightning quick reflexes and shoot their arms out to smack their prey. It is said that they have enough power to break aquarium glass. If you want to see an interesting video of a mantis shrimp attacking and eating different prey - check here.
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Computer Lab Etiquette

You are in the computer lab to do work for this class. If you are not doing work, then we will have problems.

Do not pack up early. Work until the bell or until MsJ says.

SAVE OFTEN. And if you save to a key, also save it to your number. If you lose it, you will have to do it again.

If MsJ asks for your attention, stop what you are doing and listen to what she has to say.

You may watch videos about your organism through reliable websites.

You may listen to music through the computer if you have your own headphones. Rule1 MsJ cannot hear it. You get one warning. Rule2 Turn it on and listen – no million clicks and constant changing. Take both ear phones out when MsJ is talking.