Week of March 25

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!