Week of
March 25-29
Monday: Learning Objective: Energy
flows through ecosystems from photosynthesis to herbovores, to carnivores and
decomposers and organisms both cooperate and compete in ecosystems.
Classwork:
Gather data from yeast experiment. Explain, Part II, Ecosystems Page 727 - 733,
P/P 1-6
Homework:
Page 733, Reflect and Connect, all
Tuesday: Learning Objective: Explain the
factors that affect climate in different parts of Washington state.
Classwork: Record data for yeast experiment. Read FYI,
page 734. Describe how topography affects climate. Use computers to learn how
topography affects the climate in one of the following regions of Washington
State:1) East Olympic & Cascade foothills, , 2)West Olympic Coast,3)
Northeast Olympic Peninsula and San Juans,4) Puget Sound Lowlands,5) Cascade
Mountains-West,6) Central Basin, 7)Eastern Slope of Cascades, 8)Okanogan-Big
Bend, 9)Palouse-Blue Mountains 10) Northeastern. Include a map and description
of how topography affects the climate. Be prepared to share with class.
Homework:
make sure that all work is finished!
P/R
- Read SideBar - Careers - Give examples of different levels of education
needed for different types of professions. Why will careers in ecology always
be in demand?
Wednesday: Learning
Objective: Conclusions must be
logical, based on evidence, and
consistent with prior established
knowledge. Given ecosystem
data, calculate the population density
of an organism.
Classwork:
Gather data for yeast experiment. Explore, page 710, P/P 9 and Stop and
Think, Topography and Climate
presentations - show map on document camera
Homework:
EOC Style Assessment #3
Thursday: Animals have
evolved over millions of years to survive in a variety of niches
Classwork:
Finish Topography and Climate presentations. DVD - Life on Earth - While
watching, record at least 10 ways that the insects are adapted to their
specific environment
Homework:
none
Friday: Animals have evolved over millions of years to survive in a variety of
niches.
Classwork:
Finish DVD and complete EOC style assessment #4
Homework:
None.... turn in notebook... have a great break!
