CONCEPT MAP
Key Concepts: Key
Vocabulary:
Balance Chromatography Compound light microscope Dichotomous key Dissection Electronic balance Electrophoresis Graduated cylinder Indicator Magnification Mass Metric ruler Microscope Stain Stereoscope Triple-beam balance Volume
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Metric Measurement- students will learn how to measure mass, volume, and distance. |
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Microscope- students will learn the correct use of the compound light microscope and the correct preparation of a wet mount slide. |
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Topic: Laboratory Skills |
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Dichotomous keys- students will learn to classify organisms according to sets of questions. |
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Laboratory Safety- students will learn safety procedures in a laboratory settings. |
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Using a Compound
Light Microscope |
How Many CATS lab Sequencing DNA lab |
Chromatography lab Relationships and
Biodiversity lab |
Classification of
Sharks lab |
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Enduring Understanding (s): _Students should be familiar with and have the skills to work with laboratory equipment and procedures in a safe manner.________________________________________________
Essential Question (s): _Why is studying two microscopic organisms without knowing their actual size not a good scientific observation?_ Why is it important to have a classification system in place when studying organisms in the living environment?_____________________________________________________
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