Welcome to the wonderful world of Domains, Kingdoms, Phylums, organisms, and cells!  With this project, we will be learning about all of the above, and then concentrating on the microscopic world.  So, get your microscope ready and let's get started!
​**Please note: ALL ASSIGNMENTS and TASKS will be discussed in class and assigned on Google Classroom.  This page is just an outline of possible tasks.  DO NOT do anything listed here UNLESS it is assigned on Google Classroom.

Task #1
Cells and Scientific Classification

Task #2
Cells Alive!

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Task #2 has a few parts.  The video will be viewed on Edpuzzle, but you may watch it here as well without the questions embedded in it. The website we will use is: “Cells Alive!”  In the center, follow the on-screen directions and choose “animal cell” or "plant cell".  This interactive cell tells you each part of the cell when you point to it with your mouse.  If you click on the part, a description will appear.  

Task #3
Virtual Pond Dip

Before completing the Pond Water lab, you will be introduced to the organisms you may see through a “virtual pond dip”.  Utilizing the Internet, you will investigate some of the more common organisms that inhabit pond water.  Click on the following links, Virtual Pond Dip or Microbus, and follow the directions found on the site to learn more about a variety of microscopic organisms.   

Task #4
Graphs

Create a bar graph and a pie graph to display the following information based on your chart from Task #3.  Be sure to label each graph and give each a title. Utilize Google Drive and Google Sheet to create them.  

Your two graphs will be as follows:
  1. Graph #1 - Compare the Kingdoms to which the organisms belong
  2. Graph #2 - Compare the Phylums to which the organisms belong
How to make a pie chart in Google Slides

Microscope Types - FIELDSCOPE TASK

This task has two parts.  First, you will watch a short video on microscope parts.  Then, you will utilize the Fieldscopes and a program called Lucidpress on your Google Drive.  Be sure to read all the requirements and make sure you complete all parts.  Please see the sample document to the left for all the specifications.  This document is also in Google Classroom and hanging on the wall in the classroom.

ELECTRONIC SCIENCE  JOURNAL

Each group is required to record all findings in an scientific journal.  Yours will be electronically compiled using Google Slides.  Please see Google Classroom for all the specifications.  This document is also hanging on the wall in the classroom.

Pond Organisms

Now, get ready for some tiny fun!  For this task, you will be taking a sample from our jar of microscopic organisms.  The links below will help with your identification of your organisms!

Links to Identify Microorganisms

Common Microscopic Organisms
Pond Water Critters You Can See With a Microscope
Pond Life Identification Kit - click on the individual names
​A Collection of Fresh Water Microorganisms