Review clam anatomy and make notes/diagrams for your reference (not for handing in) in preparation for clam dissection.
Please ensure you have researched Phylum Mollusca and taken notes on their classification, body plan, respiration, excretion, reproduction, digestion, motility, nervous system, circulation (internal transport) and ecological importance. Block 2-3 Molluska Jigsaw (note) can be accessed here.
Work on mollusk handout and bring all clam/mollusk paper to class.
Read section 8.1 and be ready to discuss.
Be sure you have finished 9.2 in the workbook and 9.2 reading in the text.
Continue researching segmentation, coelomates (main points) and look up synapomorphy and plesiomorphy. Watch the Crash Course video on Complex Animals (Youtube).
Explain (briefly) the following terms/concepts:
vector quantity, scalar quantity, speed, velocity, acceleration, force, gravity, friction, position, distance, displacement.
Research series and parallel circuits and read the textbook section 9-1 in order to be able to answer questions 7 in the workbook (p. 130). Explain your answer using both a diagram and in words.
Finish the earthworm lab and be sure the pink diagram (external anatomy) includes the following labels:
Research the following (may be collected; will be discussed):
Read the section on Fusion in text and be able to answer the 3 questions.