Zoology

Description

Science / Grades 3-5 / Period 1 / SAH / 1T-2T-3T

Zoology 3 (3-5)

The first trimester of Exploring Creation with Zoology 3: Land Animals of the 6^th Day will take students on an exploration of carnivorous mammals and marsupials.  We will learn concepts like natural selection and predation, and will study animal tracks.   The second trimester continues with an examination of the rest of the mammals, including primates, rodents, ungulates and bovines.  We will talk about classification, especially with primates, and will dissect owl pellets.   In the third trimester we will study reptiles, amphibians, dinosaurs, arthropods and worms.  We will talk about animal defenses and parasitism, and will end up with creating a worm composting bucket.   There will be readings from the text, and from the Apologia website.  Homework will be assigned weekly.  At home, students will have mapping exercises and experiments, which may need adult supervision.   Grades will be based on homework assignments and chapter tests.  Students will be required to have a 3-ring binder for handouts.

Class Size: 8
Class Time: 9:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.
Class Level: Grades 3-5
Taught by: Mrs. Sally Hanson
Materials Fee: none
Materials Needed: textbook, 3-ring binder, world map at home
Class Code: SAH1
Required Textbooks: Exploring Creation with Zoology 3: Land Animals of the 6^th Day, Apologia