OBJECTIVE: Students will analyze the interrelationships and interdependecies among different organisms and explain how these relationships contribute to the stability of the ecosystem.
WARM-UP: List abiotic and biotic factors that affect a clown fish (like Nemo).
VOCABULARY:
1) abiotic factor
2) autotroph
3) biodiversity
4) biomass
5) biome
SAT WORD OF THE DAY:
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/ Collect homework and lab fees
2) Review power point Ecology 2 part 1
3) Activity
4) Horseshoe crab movie
5) Closure
HANDOUTS:
pictures of organisms
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Read and outline Section 3-3 in book
HOMEWORK DUE:
Food Web
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
all lab fees and safety contracts are due Tuesday!!!
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Thursday, September 25, 2008
September 25 (A Day) and September 29 (B Day)- Unit 2, Lesson 3
OBJECTIVE: Students will develop a food web in order to analyze the relationships between organisms.
WARM-UP: List and describe the different types of heterotrophs.
VOCABULARY:
1) hypothesis
2) independent variable
3) Kilo
4) Liter
5) materials
SAT WORD OF THE DAY:
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/ Collect homework and lab fees
2) Monarch migration update
3) Review test
4) Ecology review powerpoint
5) Monarch game
6) Food Web activity
7) Closure
HANDOUTS:
root word sheet
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Food web
HOMEWORK DUE:
Ecology sheet
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
NONE
WARM-UP: List and describe the different types of heterotrophs.
VOCABULARY:
1) hypothesis
2) independent variable
3) Kilo
4) Liter
5) materials
SAT WORD OF THE DAY:
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/ Collect homework and lab fees
2) Monarch migration update
3) Review test
4) Ecology review powerpoint
5) Monarch game
6) Food Web activity
7) Closure
HANDOUTS:
root word sheet
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Food web
HOMEWORK DUE:
Ecology sheet
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
NONE
Monday, September 22, 2008
September 23 (A Day) and September 24 (B Day)- Unit 2
OBJECTIVE: Students will develop a food web in order to analyze the relationships between organisms.
WARM-UP: What is the difference between competition among organisms and predation?
VOCABULARY:
1) dependent variable
2) experiment
3) experimental design
4) graduated cylinder
5) gram
SAT WORD OF THE DAY:
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/ Collect homework and lab fees
2) Monarch migration update
3) Review online resources
4) Ecology review powerpoint
5) Closure
HANDOUTS:
root word sheet
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Read and outline (or take notes) on section 3-2 in your book. Finish Ecology Sheet
HOMEWORK DUE:
Ecology sheet
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
NONE
WARM-UP: What is the difference between competition among organisms and predation?
VOCABULARY:
1) dependent variable
2) experiment
3) experimental design
4) graduated cylinder
5) gram
SAT WORD OF THE DAY:
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/ Collect homework and lab fees
2) Monarch migration update
3) Review online resources
4) Ecology review powerpoint
5) Closure
HANDOUTS:
root word sheet
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Read and outline (or take notes) on section 3-2 in your book. Finish Ecology Sheet
HOMEWORK DUE:
Ecology sheet
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
NONE
Thursday, September 18, 2008
September 19 (A Day) and September 22 (B Day)- Unit 2, Lesson 1
OBJECTIVE: Students will analyze the relationships between biotic diversity and abiotic factors in order to evaluate how they impact ecosystems.
WARM-UP: What is the different between a web and a chain?
VOCABULARY: (On hold)
SAT WORD OF THE DAY:
Friday, September 19 – SCRUTINIZE (v.) – to examine closely
The rocket scientist scrutinized thousands of pages of computer printouts, looking for a clue as to why the rocket had exploded.
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/ Collect homework and lab fees
2) Monarch migration update
3) Ecology I and II activities
4) Closure
HANDOUTS:
Ecology I and II
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Read and outline (or take notes) on section 3-2 in your book.
HOMEWORK DUE:
Section 3-1 outline
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Email me by 9/22/08 at margaret.lynch@pgcps.org for 5 extra credit points!!! Make sure you include your name and period number that I have you in class. Keep checking the blog!!!
WARM-UP: What is the different between a web and a chain?
VOCABULARY: (On hold)
SAT WORD OF THE DAY:
Friday, September 19 – SCRUTINIZE (v.) – to examine closely
The rocket scientist scrutinized thousands of pages of computer printouts, looking for a clue as to why the rocket had exploded.
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/ Collect homework and lab fees
2) Monarch migration update
3) Ecology I and II activities
4) Closure
HANDOUTS:
Ecology I and II
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Read and outline (or take notes) on section 3-2 in your book.
HOMEWORK DUE:
Section 3-1 outline
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Email me by 9/22/08 at margaret.lynch@pgcps.org for 5 extra credit points!!! Make sure you include your name and period number that I have you in class. Keep checking the blog!!!
September 17 (A Day) and September 18 (B Day)- TEST Unit 1
OBJECTIVE: Students will take the Unit 1 test in order to gauge progress towards success on the HSA
WARM-UP: N/A
VOCABULARY: (On hold)
SAT WORD OF THE DAY:
Wednesday, September 17 – ANARCHY (n.) – absence of government or control; lawlessness; disorder
The country fell into a state of anarchy after the rebels kidnapped the President and locked the legislature inside the capitol.
Thursday, September 18 – VIRULENT (adj.) – extremely poisonous; malignant; full of hate
The virulent disease quickly swept through the community, leaving many people dead and many more people extremely ill.
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/ Collect homework and lab fees
2) Monarch migration update
3) Study for test
4) Take Test
HANDOUTS:
none
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Read and outline (or take notes) on section 3-1 in your book.
HOMEWORK DUE:
none
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Email me by 9/22/08 at margaret.lynch@pgcps.org for 5 extra credit points!!! Make sure you include your name and period number that I have you in class. Keep checking the blog!!!
WARM-UP: N/A
VOCABULARY: (On hold)
SAT WORD OF THE DAY:
Wednesday, September 17 – ANARCHY (n.) – absence of government or control; lawlessness; disorder
The country fell into a state of anarchy after the rebels kidnapped the President and locked the legislature inside the capitol.
Thursday, September 18 – VIRULENT (adj.) – extremely poisonous; malignant; full of hate
The virulent disease quickly swept through the community, leaving many people dead and many more people extremely ill.
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/ Collect homework and lab fees
2) Monarch migration update
3) Study for test
4) Take Test
HANDOUTS:
none
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Read and outline (or take notes) on section 3-1 in your book.
HOMEWORK DUE:
none
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Email me by 9/22/08 at margaret.lynch@pgcps.org for 5 extra credit points!!! Make sure you include your name and period number that I have you in class. Keep checking the blog!!!
Monday, September 15, 2008
September 15 (A Day) and September 16 (B Day)- Unit 1, Lesson 6
OBJECTIVE: Students will review Unit 1 in order to prepare for the test next class.
WARM-UP: Write the number 3000000000000000000000000000 m in Scientific Notation.
VOCABULARY: (On hold)
SAT WORD OF THE DAY:
Monday, September 15 – ACUTE (adj.) – sharp; shrewd
He had an acute sense of hearing and the slight noise woke him up.
Tuesday, September 16 – RETICENT (adj.) – quite; restrained; reluctant to speak, especially about oneself
Luther was reticent on the subject of his accomplishments; he didn’t like to talk about himself.
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/ Collect homework and lab fees
2) Monarch migration update
3) Review Scientific Notation and metric system.
4) Review Graphing Lab
5) Test questions
6) Closure
HANDOUTS:
none
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Study for test next class. Review notes, warm-ups and labs and read all of Chapter 1 to prepare for test.
HOMEWORK DUE:
none
ANNOUNCEMENTS
TEST NEXT CLASS
WARM-UP: Write the number 3000000000000000000000000000 m in Scientific Notation.
VOCABULARY: (On hold)
SAT WORD OF THE DAY:
Monday, September 15 – ACUTE (adj.) – sharp; shrewd
He had an acute sense of hearing and the slight noise woke him up.
Tuesday, September 16 – RETICENT (adj.) – quite; restrained; reluctant to speak, especially about oneself
Luther was reticent on the subject of his accomplishments; he didn’t like to talk about himself.
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/ Collect homework and lab fees
2) Monarch migration update
3) Review Scientific Notation and metric system.
4) Review Graphing Lab
5) Test questions
6) Closure
HANDOUTS:
none
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Study for test next class. Review notes, warm-ups and labs and read all of Chapter 1 to prepare for test.
HOMEWORK DUE:
none
ANNOUNCEMENTS
TEST NEXT CLASS
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
September 11 (A Day) and September 12 (B Day)- Unit 1, Lesson 5
OBJECTIVE: The student will pose scientific questions and suggest investigative approaches in order to solve problems in a scientific manner.
WARM-UP: What is the difference between an independent and a dependent variable?
VOCABULARY: (On hold)
SAT WORD OF THE DAY:
Thursday, September 11 – RESOLUTE (adj.) – determined; firm; unwavering
Uncle Ted was resolute in his decision not to have a good time at the Christmas party; he stood alone in the corner and muttered to himself all night.
Friday, September 12 – SERVILE (adj.) – submissive and subservient; like a servant
Cat lovers sometimes say that dogs are too servile; they follow their owners everywhere and slobber all over them at every opportunity.
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/ Collect homework and lab fees
2) Monarch migration update and collection of data
3) Complete Lab pp. 26-27
4) Review Lab on pp. 22-25
5) Test Review
6) Closure
HANDOUTS:
Using Graphing Skills
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Finish Lab and study for test next class. Review notes, warm-ups and labs and read all of Chapter 1 to prepare for test.
HOMEWORK DUE:
Sponge Capsule lab
ANNOUNCEMENTS
TEST NEXT CLASS
WARM-UP: What is the difference between an independent and a dependent variable?
VOCABULARY: (On hold)
SAT WORD OF THE DAY:
Thursday, September 11 – RESOLUTE (adj.) – determined; firm; unwavering
Uncle Ted was resolute in his decision not to have a good time at the Christmas party; he stood alone in the corner and muttered to himself all night.
Friday, September 12 – SERVILE (adj.) – submissive and subservient; like a servant
Cat lovers sometimes say that dogs are too servile; they follow their owners everywhere and slobber all over them at every opportunity.
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/ Collect homework and lab fees
2) Monarch migration update and collection of data
3) Complete Lab pp. 26-27
4) Review Lab on pp. 22-25
5) Test Review
6) Closure
HANDOUTS:
Using Graphing Skills
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Finish Lab and study for test next class. Review notes, warm-ups and labs and read all of Chapter 1 to prepare for test.
HOMEWORK DUE:
Sponge Capsule lab
ANNOUNCEMENTS
TEST NEXT CLASS
Tuesday, September 09, 2008
September 9 (A Day) and September 10 (B Day)- Unit 1, Lesson 4
OBJECTIVE: The student will pose scientific questions and suggest investigative approaches in order to solve problems in a scientific manner.
WARM-UP: Write out the instructions for tying your shoe, then trade with a partner to have them follow the instructions.
VOCABULARY: (On hold)
SAT WORD OF THE DAY:
Tuesday, September 9 – CONCILIATORY (adj.) – making peace; attempting to solve a dispute through goodwill.
The formerly warring countries were conciliatory at the treaty conference.
Wednesday, September 10 – RESIGNATION (n.) (used an an adj.) – the act or an instance of resigning
Richard Nixon turned in his papers of resignation and gave up the office of presidency in August 1974.
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/ Collect homework and lab fees
2) Monarch migration update and collection of data
3) Complete Lab pp. 26-27
4) Review Lab
5) Closure
HANDOUTS:
None
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Finish the sponge capsule lab.
HOMEWORK DUE:
Outline (or notes) from Section 1-4. Lab fee and parent contact sheet due.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
NONE
WARM-UP: Write out the instructions for tying your shoe, then trade with a partner to have them follow the instructions.
VOCABULARY: (On hold)
SAT WORD OF THE DAY:
Tuesday, September 9 – CONCILIATORY (adj.) – making peace; attempting to solve a dispute through goodwill.
The formerly warring countries were conciliatory at the treaty conference.
Wednesday, September 10 – RESIGNATION (n.) (used an an adj.) – the act or an instance of resigning
Richard Nixon turned in his papers of resignation and gave up the office of presidency in August 1974.
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/ Collect homework and lab fees
2) Monarch migration update and collection of data
3) Complete Lab pp. 26-27
4) Review Lab
5) Closure
HANDOUTS:
None
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Finish the sponge capsule lab.
HOMEWORK DUE:
Outline (or notes) from Section 1-4. Lab fee and parent contact sheet due.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
NONE
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