DOMAIN I | DOMAIN II |
1. Doing Scientific Inquiry 2. Living the Values and Attitudes of the Inquiring Mind |
1. Unity and Diversity 2. Biological Evolution 3. Cells, Tissues, and Organs |
Schedule:
DAY
1
Discussion: What
is a fish? Class develops working definition of what a fish is.
DAY
2
External Anatomy
of a generalized teleost fish. Basic parts and vocabulary for a ta’ape
DAY
3
Ta’ape dissection, organs of a generalized teleost. Stomach contents and
parasites.
DAY
4
Selective pressures—environment. Slide show demonstrating fish from different
habitats and their modifications.
DAY
5
Selective pressures—predators and prey. Bones and specimens showing feeding,
camouflage, and escape modifications.
DAY
6
Waikiki Aquarium Field Trip. Observations on fish morphology and behavior
related to lifestyle and selection pressures.
DAY 7
Present brief summary
of Waikiki Aquarium observations to the class.
DAY
8
Practice using keys.
DAY
9
Discuss classification and vocabulary. Begin working on classification scheme.
DAY
10
Continue work on classification schemes.
DAY
11
Complete
classification schemes. Classify unknown fish according to scheme ( we can do
this according to their own scheme, or the groups can switch, and to determine
how easy each other’s schemes are to use).
Using
the 4-Mat System: How does this program address different learning styles?