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• RED SLIDE: These are notes that are very important and should be recorded in your science journal. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy -Please make notes legible and use indentations when appropriate. -Example of indent. -Skip a line between topics -Don’t skip pages -Make visuals clear and well drawn. • RED SLIDE: These are notes that are very important and should be recorded in your science journal. • BLACK SLIDE: Pay attention, follow directions, complete projects as described and answer required questions neatly. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • Keep an eye out for “The-Owl” and raise your hand as soon as you see him. – He will be hiding somewhere in the slideshow Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • Keep an eye out for “The-Owl” and raise your hand as soon as you see him. – He will be hiding somewhere in the slideshow “Hoot, Hoot” “Good Luck!” Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy New Area of Focus: Kingdom Plantae. • Domains and Kingdoms Domain Bacteria Archaea Kingdom Bacteria Archaea Protista Plantae Fungi Animalia (No nucleus) Prokaryotic (No nucleus) Eukaryotic (Nucleus) Eukaryotic (Nucleus) Eukaryotic (Nucleus) Eukaryotic (Nucleus) Single or MultiCellular Single (Unicellular) Single (Unicellular) Single (Unicellular) Multicellular Multicellular Multicellular Gets Energy from.. Varies Varies Varies Sunlight Absorbs Consumes Food Cell Type Prokaryotic \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ Plants: Have cell walls and make their own food (photosynthesis), and lack the power of locomotion. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy Plants are divided into Divisions instead of Phylums. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy “If you see that King Phillip, Tell him that King David wants his head.” Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • You’ve just accepted a job working for an online dictionary. • You’ve just accepted a job working for an online dictionary. “Pressures on newbie” • You’ve just accepted a job working for an online dictionary. “Pressures on newbie” Newbie (noun) Newbie, newb, noob, or n00b is a slang term for a novice or newcomer, or somebody inexperienced in any profession or activity. It can have derogatory connotations, but is also often used for descriptive purposes only, without a value judgment. • You’ve just accepted a job working for an online dictionary. – Your boss sends you your first word to define on your own. Please define the following in your journal… “Pressures on newbie” Newbie (noun) Newbie, newb, noob, or n00b is a slang term for a novice or newcomer, or somebody inexperienced in any profession or activity. It can have derogatory connotations, but is also often used for descriptive purposes only, without a value judgment. • What’s a plant? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • What’s a plant? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • Activity! Definition of a plant – (Circle the words you don’t know) Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • Activity! Definition of a plant – (Circle the words you don’t know) – Any of various photosynthetic, eukaryotic, multi-cellular organisms of the Kingdom Plantae, Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • Activity! Definition of a plant – (Circle the words you don’t know) – Any of various photosynthetic, eukaryotic, multi-cellular organisms of the Kingdom Plantae characteristically producing embryos, containing chloroplasts, Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • Activity! Definition of a plant – (Circle the words you don’t know) – Any of various photosynthetic, eukaryotic, multi-cellular organisms of the Kingdom Plantae characteristically producing embryos, containing chloroplasts, having a cell wall made of cellulose, Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • Activity! Definition of a plant – (Circle the words you don’t know) – Any of various photosynthetic, eukaryotic, multi-cellular organisms of the Kingdom Plantae characteristically producing embryos, containing chloroplasts, having a cell wall made of cellulose, and lacking the power of locomotion. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • Activity! Definition of a plant – (Circle the words you don’t know) – Any of various photosynthetic, eukaryotic, multi-cellular organisms of the Kingdom Plantae characteristically producing embryos, containing chloroplasts, having a cell wall made of cellulose, and lacking the power of locomotion. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • Activity! Definition of a plant – (Circle the words you don’t know) – Any of various photosynthetic, eukaryotic, multi-cellular organisms of the Kingdom Plantae characteristically producing embryos, containing chloroplasts, having a cell wall made of cellulose, and lacking the power of locomotion. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • Activity! Definition of a plant – (Circle the words you don’t know) – Any of various photosynthetic, eukaryotic, multi-cellular organisms of the Kingdom Plantae characteristically producing embryos, containing chloroplasts, having a cell wall made of cellulose, and lacking the power of locomotion. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • Activity! Definition of a plant – (Circle the words you don’t know) – Any of various photosynthetic, eukaryotic, multi-cellular organisms of the Kingdom Plantae characteristically producing embryos, containing chloroplasts, having a cell wall made of cellulose, and lacking the power of locomotion. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • Activity! Definition of a plant – (Circle the words you don’t know) – Any of various photosynthetic, eukaryotic, multi-cellular organisms of the Kingdom Plantae characteristically producing embryos, containing chloroplasts, having a cell wall made of cellulose, and lacking the power of locomotion. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • Activity! Definition of a plant – (Circle the words you don’t know) – Any of various photosynthetic, eukaryotic, multi-cellular organisms of the Kingdom Plantae characteristically producing embryos, containing chloroplasts, having a cell wall made of cellulose, and lacking the power of locomotion. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • Activity! Definition of a plant – (Circle the words you don’t know) – Any of various photosynthetic, eukaryotic, multi-cellular organisms of the Kingdom Plantae characteristically producing embryos, containing chloroplasts, having a cell wall made of cellulose, and lacking the power of locomotion. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • Activity! Definition of a plant – (Circle the words you don’t know) – Any of various photosynthetic, eukaryotic, multi-cellular organisms of the Kingdom Plantae characteristically producing embryos, containing chloroplasts, having a cell wall made of cellulose, and lacking the power of locomotion. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • Activity! Definition of a plant – (Circle the words you don’t know) – Any of various photosynthetic, eukaryotic, multi-cellular organisms of the Kingdom Plantae characteristically producing embryos, containing chloroplasts, having a cell wall made of cellulose, and lacking the power of locomotion. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • Activity! Definition of a plant – (Circle the words you don’t know) – Any of various photosynthetic, eukaryotic, multi-cellular organisms of the Kingdom Plantae characteristically producing embryos, containing chloroplasts, having cell wall made of cellulose, and lacking the power of locomotion. – Photosynthetic – Makes sugar from light. – Eukaryotic – Cells with a nucleus. – Multi-cellular – Made of many cells. – Embryo – Young organism that grows inside. – Chloroplast – An organelle that does photosynthesis. – Cellulose – A complicated and strong sugar. – Locomotion – To move. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • Activity! Definition of a plant – (Circle the words you don’t know) – Any of various photosynthetic, eukaryotic, multi-cellular organisms of the Kingdom Plantae characteristically producing embryos, containing chloroplasts, having cell wall made of cellulose, and lacking the power of locomotion. – Photosynthetic – Makes sugar from light. – Eukaryotic – Cells with a nucleus. – Multi-cellular – Made of many cells. – Embryo – Young organism that grows inside. – Chloroplast – An organelle that does photosynthesis. – Cellulose – A complicated and strong sugar. – Locomotion – To move. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • Activity! Definition of a plant – (Circle the words you don’t know) – Any of various photosynthetic, eukaryotic, multi-cellular organisms of the Kingdom Plantae characteristically producing embryos, containing chloroplasts, having cell wall made of cellulose, and lacking the power of locomotion. – Photosynthetic – Makes sugar from light. – Eukaryotic – Cells with a nucleus. – Multi-cellular – Made of many cells. – Embryo – Young organism that grows inside. – Chloroplast – An organelle that does photosynthesis. – Cellulose – A complicated and strong sugar. – Locomotion – To move. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • Activity! Definition of a plant – (Circle the words you don’t know) – Any of various photosynthetic, eukaryotic, multi-cellular organisms of the Kingdom Plantae characteristically producing embryos, containing chloroplasts, having cell wall made of cellulose, and lacking the power of locomotion. – Photosynthetic – Makes sugar from light. – Eukaryotic – Cells with a nucleus. – Multi-cellular – Made of many cells. – Embryo – Young organism that grows inside. – Chloroplast – An organelle that does photosynthesis. – Cellulose – A complicated and strong sugar. – Locomotion – To move. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • Activity! Definition of a plant – (Circle the words you don’t know) – Any of various photosynthetic, eukaryotic, multi-cellular organisms of the Kingdom Plantae characteristically producing embryos, containing chloroplasts, having cell wall made of cellulose, and lacking the power of locomotion. – Photosynthetic – Makes sugar from light. – Eukaryotic – Cells with a nucleus. – Multi-cellular – Made of many cells. – Embryo – Young organism that grows inside. – Chloroplast – An organelle that does photosynthesis. – Cellulose – A complicated and strong sugar. – Locomotion – To move. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy Taxonomy and Classification Unit Link The most familiar Eukaryotic cells are Plants Cells and Animal Cells The most familiar Eukaryotic cells are Plants Cells and Animal Cells The most familiar Eukaryotic cells are Plants Cells and Animal Cells • This is a picture of a plant cell. It has… Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • This is a picture of a plant cell. It has… – Protective cell walls. – Chloroplast for photosynthesis. – Large storage vacuole that serves many purposes. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • This is a picture of a plant cell. It has… – Protective cell walls. – Chloroplast for photosynthesis. – Large storage vacuole that serves many purposes. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • This is a picture of a plant cell. It has… – Protective cell walls. – Chloroplast for photosynthesis. – Large storage vacuole that serves many purposes. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • This is a picture of a plant cell. It has… – Protective cell walls. – Chloroplast for photosynthesis. – Large storage vacuole that serves many purposes. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • This is a picture of a plant cell. It has… – Protective cell walls. – Chloroplast for photosynthesis. – Large storage vacuole that serves many purposes. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • This is a picture of a plant cell. It has… – Protective cell walls. – Chloroplast for photosynthesis. – Large storage vacuole that serves many purposes. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • This is a picture of a plant cell. It has… – Protective cell walls. – Chloroplast for photosynthesis. – Large storage vacuole that serves many purposes. Learn more about the differences between plant and animal cells at… http://www.diffen.com/difference/Animal_Cell_vs_Plant_Cell Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy Taxonomy and Classification Unit Link • Plants are extremely important to our lives. – Can you name 20 products that use materials from plants or the remains of plants. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • Generated Class list. • If a product is made of the following, it is made from plants, or old decomposed plants (oil). Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • If a product is made of the following, it is made from plants, or old decomposed plants (oil). – Any wood. – Any fiber / other than metals. – Plastics (most are oil based). – Chemicals (most are from plants). – All food. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • If a product is made of the following, it is made from plants, or old decomposed plants (oil). – Any wood. – Any fiber / other than metals. – Plastics (most are oil based). – Chemicals (most are from plants). – All food. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • If a product is made of the following, it is made from plants, or old decomposed plants (oil). – Any wood. – Any fiber / other than metals. – Plastics (most are oil based). – Chemicals (most are from plants). – All food. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • If a product is made of the following, it is made from plants, or old decomposed plants (oil). – Any wood. – Any fiber / other than metals. – Plastics (most are oil based). – Chemicals (most are from plants). – All food. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • If a product is made of the following, it is made from plants, or old decomposed plants (oil). – Any wood. – Any fiber / other than metals. – Plastics (most are oil based). – Chemicals (most are from plants and oils). – All food. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • If a product is made of the following, it is made from plants, or old decomposed plants (oil). – Any wood. – Any fiber / other than metals. – Plastics (most are oil based). – Chemicals (most are from plants and oils). – All food. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • If a product is made of the following, it is made from plants, or old decomposed plants (oil). – Any wood. – Any fiber / other than metals. – Plastics (most are oil based). – Chemicals (most are from plants and oils). – All food. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • If a product is made of the following, it is made from plants, or old decomposed plants (oil). – Any wood. – Any fiber / other than metals. – Plastics (most are oil based). – Chemicals (most are from plants and oils). – All food. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • If a product is made of the following, it is made from plants, or old decomposed plants (oil). – Any wood. – Any fiber / other than metals. – Plastics (most are oil based). – Chemicals (most are from plants and oils). – All food. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • If a product is made of the following, it is made from plants, or old decomposed plants (oil). – Any wood. – Any fiber / other than metals. – Plastics (most are oil based). – Chemicals (most are from plants and oils). – All food. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • If a product is made of the following, it is made from plants, or old decomposed plants (oil). – Any wood. – Any fiber / other than metals. – Plastics (most are oil based). – Chemicals (most are from plants and oils). – All food. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • The energy flow of life occurs because of plants. Plants harness the energy from the sun, and pass it on to all other life forms. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • The energy flow of life occurs because of plants. Plants harness the energy from the sun, and pass it on to all other life forms. – Except for extreme bacteria on the ocean floor and their predators that use chemosynthesis. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy Taxonomy and Classification Unit Link • New Area of Focus: The Evolution of Plants. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • Between 500 and 400 million years ago, some algae made the transition to land, becoming land plants required a series of adaptations to help them survive out of the water. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • The first land plants • Had to struggle with maintaining water in cells. –But still need gas exchange. • How to support yourself out of water. • How to reproduce on land. • How to anchor into ground. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • The first land plants • Had to struggle with maintaining water in cells. –But still need gas exchange. • How to support yourself out of water. • How to reproduce on land. • How to anchor into ground. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • The first land plants • Had to struggle with maintaining water in cells. –But still need gas exchange. • How to support yourself out of water. • How to reproduce on land. • How to anchor into ground. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • The first land plants • Had to struggle with maintaining water in cells. –But still need gas exchange. • How to support yourself out of water. • How to reproduce on land. • How to anchor into ground. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • The first land plants • Had to struggle with maintaining water in cells. –But still need gas exchange. • How to support yourself out of water. • How to reproduce on land. • How to anchor into ground. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • Some solutions – Waxy coverings to prevent water loss. – Stomata cells that open and close. – Roots. – Spores. – Vascular tissues, woody cores. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • Some solutions – Waxy coverings to prevent water loss. – Stomata cells that open and close. – Roots. – Spores. – Vascular tissues, woody cores. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • Some solutions – Waxy coverings to prevent water loss. – Stomata cells that open and close. – Roots. – Spores. – Vascular tissues, woody cores. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • Some solutions – Waxy coverings to prevent water loss. – Stomata cells that open and close. – Roots. – Spores. – Vascular tissues, woody cores. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • Some solutions – Waxy coverings to prevent water loss. – Stomata cells that open and close. – Roots. – Spores. – Vascular tissues, woody cores. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • Some solutions – Waxy coverings to prevent water loss. – Stomata cells that open and close. – Roots. – Spores. – Vascular tissues, woody cores. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy Learn more about plant evolution at… https://www.boundless.com/biology/land-plant-evolution/ • Vascular plants appeared by 350 million years ago, with forests soon following by 300 million years ago. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • Which vascular plant do you think came first from the pictures below? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • Which vascular plant do you think came first from the pictures below? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • This one came first Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • This one came first – True leaves came much later. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • The swamp forests of the Carboniferous Period have become the deposits of fossil fuels which power our industrial society. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • The swamp forests of the Carboniferous Period have become the deposits of fossil fuels which power our industrial society. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • The swamp forests of the Carboniferous Period have become the deposits of fossil fuels which power our industrial society. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • Seed plants evolved next. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • Division 1: Bryophyta (Liverworts & Mosses) Division 2: Psilophyta (Psilotum) Division 3: Lycophyta (Club Mosses) Division 4: Sphenophyta (Horsetails) Division 5: Pterophyta (Ferns) Division 6: Cycadophyta (Cycads) Division 7: Ginkgophyta (Ginkgo) Division 8: Gnetophyta (Gnetum & Welwitschia) Division 9: Coniferophyta (Cone bearing trees & shrubs) Division 10:Anthophyta (Flowering Plants) • Online Flashcard practice for Plant Divisions – http://quizlet.com/2755767/plant-divisionsflash-cards/ • Division 1: Bryophyta (Liverworts & Mosses) Division 2: Psilophyta (Psilotum) Division 3: Lycophyta (Club Mosses) Division 4: Sphenophyta (Horsetails) Division 5: Pterophyta (Ferns) Division 6: Cycadophyta (Cycads) Division 7: Ginkgophyta (Ginkgo) Division 8: Gnetophyta (Gnetum & Welwitschia) Division 9: Coniferophyta (Cone bearing trees & shrubs) Division 10:Anthophyta (Flowering Plants) • Online Flashcard practice for Plant Divisions – http://quizlet.com/2755767/plant-divisionsflash-cards/ • Ginkgophyta (Ginkgo) – Seeded plant. – Living Fossil that dates back 270 million years. • Cycadophyta (Cycads) – Seeded plants (Jurassic) – Large crown and stout trunk • Gnetophyta (Gnetum & Welwitschia) • Gnetophyta (Gnetum & Welwitschia) – Contain vessel elements (which transport water within the plant) as found in flowering plants. • Gnetophyta (Gnetum & Welwitschia) – Contain vessel elements (which transport water within the plant) as found in flowering plants. – Relative to flowering plant. • Which one is a Ginkgo and which is a Cycad? • Which one is a Ginkgo and which is a Cycad? • Which one is a Ginkgo and which is a Cycad? Taxonomy and Classification Unit Link • Flowering plants appeared around 140 million years ago. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • Flowering plants appeared around 140 million years ago. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • Angiosperm: Flowering, covered seed, produce seeds enclosed in a fruit /ovary. • They have become very successful. – 96% of all vascular plant species. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • Anthophyta: Flowering Plants. • Anthophyta: Flowering Plants. – Flowers • Anthophyta: Flowering Plants. – Flowers – Fruits • Anthophyta: Flowering Plants. – Flowers – Fruits – Vascular System. • Put the following pictures in chronological order. Earliest 1,2,3,4,5,6 Arrived Latest Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • Activity! Exit slideshow and students should drag the following pictures to put them in chronological order based on appearance. First Last Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy First Last Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy First Last Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy First Cyanobacter ia and then primitive algae Last Non – vascular plants Seedless vascular plants Conifers / flowerless Plants Flowering Plants Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy Taxonomy and Classification Unit Link • Which is oldest, and which is youngest? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • Which is oldest, and which is youngest? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • Which is oldest, and which is youngest? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • Which is oldest, and which is youngest? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • Which is oldest, and which is youngest? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • Which is oldest, and which is youngest? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • Which is oldest, and which is youngest? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • Aquatic algae evolved before terrestrial bryophytes. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • Which one evolved first? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • Which one evolved first? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • Which one evolved first? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • Which one evolved first? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • Activity! Plants Review Game Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy • This PowerPoint is one small part of my Taxonomy and Classification Unit. This unit includes… • An 11 Part 8,000+ Slide PowerPoint full of engaging activities, critical class notes, review opportunities, question, answers, games, and much more. • 32 Page bundled homework that chronologically follows the slideshow for nightly review. Modified version provided as well as answer keys. • 31 pages of unit notes with visuals for students and support professionals. • 5 PowerPoint Review Games with Answer Keys • Rubrics, follow along worksheets, projects, video and academic links, templates, materials list, First Day PowerPoint, guide, and much more. • Taxonomy and Classification Unit Link Areas of Focus within The Taxonomy and Classification Unit: Taxonomy, Classification, Need for Taxonomy vs. Common Names, What is a Species?, Dichotomous Keys, What does Classification Use?, The Domains of Life, Kingdoms of Life,The 8 Taxonomic Ranks, Humans Taxonomic Classification, Kingdom Monera, Prokaryotic Cells, Types of Eubacteria, Bacteria Classification, Gram Staining,Bacterial Food Borne Illnesses, Penicillin and Antiseptic, Oral Hygiene and Plaque, Bacterial Reproduction (Binary Fission), Asexual Reproduction, Positives and Negatives of Bacteria, Protista, Plant-like Protists, Animal-like Protists, Fungi-like Protists, Animalia, Characteristics of Animalia, Animal Symmetry, Phylums of Animalia (Extensive), Classes of Chordata, Mammals, Subclasses of Mammals, Characteristics of Mammals, Classes of Fish, Fashion a Fish Project, Animal Poster Project, Fungi, Positives and Negatives of Fungi, Divisions of Fungi (Extensive), Parts of a Mushroom, 3 Roles of Fungi, Fungi Reproduction, Mold Prevention, Plant Divisions, Photosynthesis, Plant Photo Tour, Non Vascular Plants, Algae, Lichens, Bryophytes, Seedless Vascular Plants, Cone Bearing Plants, Flowering Plants, Monocotyledons, Dicotyledons and much more. 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Earth Science Units Extended Tour Link and Curriculum Guide Geology Topics Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Geology_Unit.html Astronomy Topics Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Astronomy_Unit.html Weather and Climate Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Weather_Climate_Unit.html Soil Science, Weathering, More http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Soil_and_Glaciers_Unit.html Water Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Water_Molecule_Unit.html Rivers Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/River_and_Water_Quality_Unit.html = Easier 5th – 7th grade = More Difficult 6th – 8th grade = Most Difficult 8th – 10th grade Physical Science Units Extended Tour Link and Curriculum Guide Science Skills Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Science_Introduction_Lab_Safety_Metric_Methods. html Motion and Machines Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Newtons_Laws_Motion_Machines_Unit.html Matter, Energy, Envs. Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Energy_Topics_Unit.html Atoms and Periodic Table Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Atoms_Periodic_Table_of_Elements_Unit.html Life Science Units Extended Tour Link and Curriculum Guide Human Body / Health Topics http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Human_Body_Systems_and_Health_Topics_Unit.html DNA and Genetics Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/DNA_Genetics_Unit.html Cell Biology Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Cellular_Biology_Unit.html Infectious Diseases Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Infectious_Diseases_Unit.html Taxonomy and Classification Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Taxonomy_Classification_Unit.html Evolution / Natural Selection Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Evolution_Natural_Selection_Unit.html Botany Topics Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Plant_Botany_Unit.html Ecology Feeding Levels Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Ecology_Feeding_Levels_Unit.htm Ecology Interactions Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Ecology_Interactions_Unit.html Ecology Abiotic Factors Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Ecology_Abiotic_Factors_Unit.html • Thank you for your time and interest in this curriculum tour. Please visit the welcome / guide on how a unit works and please link to the many unit previews to see the PowerPoint slideshows, bundled homework packages, review games, unit notes, and much more. Thank you again and please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have. Best wishes. • Sincerely, • Ryan Murphy M.Ed • [email protected]