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Life Science 7 Mrs. Duddles
Q2 – Ecosystems & Cells
Friday 01/17 – Half Day PM Classes Only
Objectives:
O Students will predict the effects of different interactions in communities
O Students will relate the roles of organisms to the transfer of energy in
food chains and food webs
O Students will explain how population size changes in response to
environmental factors and interactions between organisms
White Space Question:
What is a biome?
Agenda:
O Science – ELA Block (No Math class today)
O Continue study of World Biomes –
O Watch BBC Planet Earth documentary series: Great Plains episode
O As you watch, think about the transfer of matter & energy through
the ecosystem and the interactions in communities
Thursday 01/16
Objectives:
O Students will predict the effects of different interactions in
communities
O Students will relate the roles of organisms to the transfer of energy
in food chains and food webs
O Students will explain how population size changes in response to
environmental factors and interactions between organisms
White Space Question:
What did you do to prepare for mid-terms? What can you do better?
Agenda:
O Take Ecology Unit 1 Mid-Term exam
O When done with exam, turn in test booklet, test answer sheet, and
study guide to Mrs. Duddles
O Read for remainder of class period or work on SF Project
Wednesday 01/15
Objectives:
O Students will learn how to write a scientific abstract
O Students will relate the roles of organisms to the transfer of energy in food
chains and food webs
O Students will explain how population size changes in response to
environmental factors and interactions between organisms
White Space Question:
What type of organism forms the base of a food web?
Agenda:
O Turn in Science Fair Logbook Check #3 for grading; due today
O Student Choice:
O Work on SF Project such as writing an abstract for your project
O Study for Ecology Unit 1 Mid - Term Exam Thursday 01/16
O Ask Mrs. Duddles questions about or for help on your Science Fair
Project if needed at this time
Tuesday 01/14
Objectives:
O Students will learn how to write a scientific abstract
O Students will relate the roles of organisms to the transfer of energy in food
chains and food webs
O Students will explain how population size changes in response to
environmental factors and interactions between organisms
White Space Question:
What is the source for all energy on Earth?
Agenda:
O Discuss and Review Ecology Unit 1 Review (20 mins)
O Continue work on How to Write an Abstract Lesson for SF Project
O Ask Mrs. Duddles questions about or for help on your Science Fair Project if
needed at this time
Reminders:
O Science Fair Logbook Check #3 tomorrow 01/15
O Ecology Unit 1 Mid - Term Exam Thursday 01/16
Monday 01/13
Objectives:
O Students will predict the effects of different interactions in communities
O Students will relate the roles of organisms to the transfer of energy in
food chains and food webs
O Students will explain how population size changes in response to
environmental factors and interactions between organisms
White Space Question:
Name the three types of symbiosis.
Agenda:
O Discuss and Review Lab Activity 3A: Eating for Energy (30 mins)
O Turn in SS 79.1 “Talking Drawing: Eating for Energy” handout for
grading along with graph paper showing the Simplified Lake Food
Web diagram
O Write Conclusion for Lab Activity 3A; HW if not completed in class
O Start How to Write an Abstract Lesson for SF Project (25 mins)
Friday 01/10
Objectives:
O Students will predict the effects of different interactions in communities
O Students will relate the roles of organisms to the transfer of energy in food
chains and food webs
O Students will explain how population size changes in response to
environmental factors and interactions between organisms
White Space Question:
What type of producer forms the base of many aquatic food chains?
Agenda:
O Review and Study for Science Mid-Term Exam:
O Complete Ecology Unit 1 Review (green sheet)
O Start work on Ecology Unit 1 Study Guide (pink packet)
Reminders:
O Science Fair Logbook Check #3 Wednesday 01/15
O Ecology Unit 1 Mid - Term Exam Thursday 01/16
Thursday 01/09
Objectives:
O Students will predict the effects of different interactions in communities
O Students will relate the roles of organisms to the transfer of energy in food
chains and food webs
O Students will explain how population size changes in response to
environmental factors and interactions between organisms
White Space Question:
How are producers different from consumers?
Agenda:
O Finish Lab Activity 3A: Eating for Energy
O Complete Procedures steps #1 - 4 in student lab handout
O Complete questions #2 & 3 in the Talking Drawing: Eating for Energy”
student handout (SS 79.1)
O Complete everything except for the Conclusion; be ready for
discussion & review on Monday
Wednesday 01/08
Objectives:
O Students will predict the effects of different interactions in communities
O Students will relate the roles of organisms to the transfer of energy in
food chains and food webs
O Students will explain how population size changes in response to
environmental factors and interactions between organisms
White Space Question:
Give examples of biotic factors in an ecosystem.
Agenda:
O Start Lab Activity 3A: Eating for Energy
O Read and follow Procedures steps in student lab handout
Reminders:
O Science Fair Logbook Check #3 Wednesday 01/15
O Ecology Unit 1 Mid - Term Exam Thursday 01/16
Tuesday 01/07
Objectives:
O Students will predict the effects of different interactions in communities
O Students will relate the roles of organisms to the transfer of energy in
food chains and food webs
O Students will explain how population size changes in response to
environmental factors and interactions between organisms
White Space Question:
Are all non-native species invasive species? Explain.
Agenda:
O Finish Great Lakes Most Unwanted Lab Activity (30 mins)
O Discuss and Review
O Turn in student handout for grading
Reminders:
O Science Fair Logbook Check #3 Wednesday 01/15
O Ecology Unit 1 Mid - Term Exam Thursday 01/16
Every Wednesday
(MS)2TC Bagel
Sales
O $1.50 for a bagel
with cream
cheese
O All proceeds go to
fund (MS)2TC
projects
Monday 01/06
Objectives:
O Students will predict the effects of different interactions in
communities
O Students will relate the roles of organisms to the transfer of energy in
food chains and food webs
O Students will explain how population size changes in response to
environmental factors and interactions between organisms
White Space Question:
Can a population grow indefinitely? Why or why not?
Agenda: Welcome Back!
O Start work on Great Lakes Most Unwanted Lab Activity; You were
given the student handout for this lab before break (Blobfish, Red
Panda, & Tree Owls)
O Read and follow the directions in the student lab handout
Monday 12/23 – Friday 01/03
WCS District–
Closed for
Holiday Break
Have a safe &
happy holiday!
Friday 12/20 – Half Day AM Classes OnlyObjectives:
O Students will predict the effects of different interactions in communities
O Students will relate the roles of organisms to the transfer of energy in food chains
and food webs
O Students will explain how population size changes in response to environmental
factors and interactions between organisms
White Space Question:
When organisms fight for limited resources, this is defined as?
Agenda:
O Review graphing data resources on Mrs. Duddles’ classroom webpage to learn
how to graph data collected from Science Fair projects
O Save Great Lakes Most Unwanted Lab Activity student handout for after break
(Blobfish)
O Continue study of World Biomes –
O Watch BBC Planet Earth documentary series: Great Plains episode
O As you watch, think about the transfer of matter & energy through the
ecosystem and the interactions in communities
HW: Work on Science Fair projects
Thursday 12/19Objectives:
O Students will predict the effects of different interactions in communities
O Students will relate the roles of organisms to the transfer of energy in food
chains and food webs
O Students will explain how population size changes in response to
environmental factors and interactions between organisms
White Space Question:
Define prey.
Agenda:
O Turn in SF Project Logbook for Check #2 due yesterday
O Discuss and Review Lab Activity 2A: Ups and Downs
O Turn in student lab handout & Anticipation Guide for grading
O Review graphing data resources on Mrs. Duddles classroom webpage to learn
how to graph data collected from Science Fair projects
O Save Great Lakes Most Unwanted Lab Activity student handout for after break
HW: Work on Science Fair projects
Wednesday 12/18
Objectives:
O Students will predict the effects of different interactions in
communities
O Students will relate the roles of organisms to the transfer of energy
in food chains and food webs
O Students will explain how population size changes in response to
environmental factors and interactions between organisms
White Space Question:
Define predator.
Agenda:
O Turn in SF Project Logbook for Check #2 due today
O Finish Lab Activity 2A: Ups and Downs (complete all work)
O If done with Lab Activity 2A, you may read silently
O Start Great Lakes Most Unwanted Lab Activity (if time)
Tuesday 12/17Objectives:
O Students will predict the effects of different interactions in communities
O Students will relate the roles of organisms to the transfer of energy in food
chains and food webs
O Students will explain how population size changes in response to
environmental factors and interactions between organisms
White Space Question:
Give an example of commensalism.
Agenda:
O Attend MSVPA performance of Gifts of Our Ancestors at 8:30 am (2nd period
class only - Blobfish)
O Finish Lab Activity 2A: Ups and Downs
O Be sure you have completed Procedures Part A and Part B
O Do Analysis Questions #1 – 8 from the lab packet.
O Complete Vocabulary. Write Conclusion.
Reminder: SF Project Logbook Check #2 due Wednesday 12/18
Monday 12/16
Objectives:
O Students will predict the effects of different interactions in
communities
O Students will relate the roles of organisms to the transfer of energy
in food chains and food webs
O Students will explain how population size changes in response to
environmental factors and interactions between organisms
White Space Question:
Give an example of mutualism.
Agenda:
O Start work on Lab Activity 2A: Ups and Downs
O Read and follow the directions in the lab packet
O Complete Procedures Part A & Part B today only
Reminder: SF Project Logbook Check #2 due Wednesday 12/18
Friday 12/13
Objectives:
O Students will predict the effects of different interactions in
communities
O Students will relate the roles of organisms to the transfer of energy in
food chains and food webs
O Students will explain how population size changes in response to
environmental factors and interactions between organisms
White Space Question:
Give an example of parasitism.
Agenda:
O Finish Lab Activity 4A: Identifying Predators and Prey (15 mins)
O Discuss and review Lab Activity 4A
O Turn in Lab Activity 4A student handout for grading
O SF Project work or Silent Reading (if time)
Reminder: SF Project Logbook Check #2 due Wednesday 12/18
Thursday 12/12
Objectives:
O Students will predict the effects of different interactions in
communities
O Students will relate the roles of organisms to the transfer of energy in
food chains and food webs
O Students will explain how population size changes in response to
environmental factors and interactions between organisms
White Space Question:
Identify adaptations of predators and prey.
Agenda:
O Turn in Activity 4 Interactions in Communities student handout with
Conclusion for grading if you did not do so Wednesday
O Start work on Lab Activity 4A: Identifying Predators and Prey
O Work with lab group
O Read and follow directions in student handout
Wednesday 12/11Objectives:
O Students will predict the effects of different interactions in communities
O Students will relate the roles of organisms to the transfer of energy in
food chains and food webs
O Students will explain how population size changes in response to
environmental factors and interactions between organisms
White Space Question:
What are some ways that you compete or cooperate with others?
Agenda:
O Lab Activity 2 Investigate an Abiotic Limiting Factor (Bean Plant
Experiment)
O Turn in completed CER activity student handout for grading
O Discuss and review Activity 4 Interactions in Communities directed
reading
O Write Conclusion; Turn in Activity 4 student handout today or Thursday
for grading
Tuesday 12/10
Objectives:
O Students will predict the effects of different interactions in communities
O Students will relate the roles of organisms to the transfer of energy in
food chains and food webs
O Students will explain how population size changes in response to
environmental factors and interactions between organisms
White Space Question:
What are types of symbiotic relationships?
Agenda:
O Finish Lab Activity 2 Investigate an Abiotic Limiting Factor (Bean Plant
Experiment)
O Complete CER activity to help you analyze your bean plant data and
draw conclusions about what happened
O Draw popsicle sticks for new seat assignments
HW: Finish Activity 4 Interactions in Communities directed reading
Monday 12/09
Objectives:
O Students will describe the physical and chemical characteristics of
soil layers and identify the factors that affect soil formation
O Students will relate the roles of organisms to the transfer of energy
in food chains and food webs
O Students will explain how population size changes in response to
environmental factors and interactions between organisms
White Space Question:
What characteristics do scientists use to describe soil?
Agenda:
O Take Soil Unit Test
O When complete, turn in test packet and study guide
O Continue work on Ecology Unit Activity 4 Interactions in Communities
directed reading due Wednesday 12/11
Friday 12/06
Objectives:
O Students will predict the effects of different interactions in
communities
O Students will relate the roles of organisms to the transfer of energy
in food chains and food webs
O Students will explain how population size changes in response to
environmental factors and interactions between organisms
White Space Question:
What is the least common type of soil in the US?
Agenda:
O Start Ecology Unit Activity 4 Interactions in Communities directed
reading
O Complete Procedures steps 1, 2, & 3 from student handout
HW: Study for Soil Unit Test Monday 12/09
Thursday 12/05
Objectives:
O Students will describe the physical and chemical characteristics of soil layers
and identify the factors that affect soil formation
O Students will relate the roles of organisms to the transfer of energy in food
chains and food webs
O Students will explain how population size changes in response to environmental
factors and interactions between organisms
White Space Question:
What is the most common type of soil in the US?
Agenda:
O Discuss & Review SF Project Display Board Guidelines student handout (green
packet)
Student choice today:
O Work on Soil Unit Study Guide for Soil Unit Test Monday 12/09
O Work on SF Project (whatever you need to do for the project that can be done in
class: background research, Works Cited page, ask Mrs. Duddles questions,
putting log notebook together)
Wednesday 12/04
Objectives:
O Students will describe the physical and chemical characteristics of soil
layers and identify the factors that affect soil formation
O Students will relate the roles of organisms to the transfer of energy in
food chains and food webs
O Students will explain how population size changes in response to
environmental factors and interactions between organisms
White Space Question:
Which category of soil is commonly found in Michigan?
Agenda:
O Turn in SF Project Logbook for Check #1 due today
Student choice:
O Work on Soil Unit Study Guide for Soil Unit Test Monday 12/09
O Work on SF Project (whatever you need to do for the project that can be
done in class)
Tuesday 12/03
Objectives:
O Students will describe the physical and chemical characteristics of soil
layers and identify the factors that affect soil formation
O Students will relate the roles of organisms to the transfer of energy in
food chains and food webs
O Students will explain how population size changes in response to
environmental factors and interactions between organisms
White Space Question:
What are the four major soil categories found in the US?
Agenda:
O Finish Soil Unit Lab Activity D: Mapping Soils (20 mins)
O Discuss and review Lab Activity D; Turn in student handout for grading
Reminder: SF Project Logbook Check #1 is this Wednesday 12/04
Soil Unit Test Monday 12/09
Monday 12/02
Objectives:
O Students will describe the physical and chemical characteristics
of soil layers and identify the factors that affect soil formation
O Students will relate the roles of organisms to the transfer of
energy in food chains and food webs
O Students will explain how population size changes in response to
environmental factors and interactions between organisms
White Space Question:
The texture of soil is determined by what factor?
Agenda:
O Soil Unit Lab Activity D: Mapping Soils
O Read and follow directions in the lab packet
Reminder: SF Project Logbook Check #1 is this Wednesday 12/04
Wednesday 11/27 – Friday 11/29
WCS District– Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
Have a safe & happy Thanksgiving!
Tuesday 11/26 – Half Day AM Classes Only
Objectives:
O Students will describe the physical and chemical characteristics of soil
layers and identify the factors that affect soil formation
O Students will relate the roles of organisms to the transfer of energy in
food chains and food webs
O Students will explain how population size changes in response to
environmental factors and interactions between organisms
White Space Question:
The color of soil is dependent upon what factors?
Agenda:
O Continue study of World Biomes –
O Watch BBC Planet Earth documentary series: Deserts episode
O As you watch, think about the transfer of matter and energy through
the ecosystem shown in the episode
Reminder: SF Project Logbook Check #1 is Wednesday 12/04
Monday 11/25
Objectives:
O Students will describe the physical and chemical characteristics
of soil layers and identify the factors that affect soil formation
O Students will relate the roles of organisms to the transfer of
energy in food chains and food webs
O Students will explain how population size changes in response to
environmental factors and interactions between organisms
White Space Question:
Name the three nutrients commonly found in soil. What can you
add to soil if it is missing these nutrients?
Agenda:
O Listen, take notes, and participate in Sustainability talk with GFL
educator, Ms. Czapski
Friday 11/22
Objectives:
O Students will describe the physical and chemical characteristics of soil layers and
identify the factors that affect soil formation
O Students will relate the roles of organisms to the transfer of energy in food chains
and food webs
O Students will explain how population size changes in response to environmental
factors and interactions between organisms
White Space Question:
What words do soil scientists use to describe the consistence of soil?
Agenda:
O Last day of Observations for Lab Activity 2: Investigate an Abiotic Limiting Factor –
O Observe and record final data
O You may take your bean plant home and/or throw out experimental cups
O Continue Soil Study Unit work –
O Finish Soil Unit Lab Activities B & C (15 mins); Discuss and Review
O Turn in student handout for Lab Activity B & pink data sheet for Lab Activity C
with Soil Concept Map
Thursday 11/21
Objectives:
O Students will describe the physical and chemical characteristics of soil
layers and identify the factors that affect soil formation
O Students will relate the roles of organisms to the transfer of energy in food
chains and food webs
O Students will explain how population size changes in response to
environmental factors and interactions between organisms
White Space Question:
What words do soil scientists use to describe the texture of soil?
Agenda:
O Check on experiment for Lab Activity 2: Investigate an Abiotic Limiting Factor
O Continue Soil Study Unit work –
O Finish Soil Unit Lab Activity B: Describing Soil Scientifically (10 mins)
O Write Conclusion for Soil Unit Lab Activity B
O Start Soil Unit Lab Activity C: Nutrients in Soil
Wednesday 11/20
Objectives:
O Students will describe the physical and chemical characteristics of soil
layers and identify the factors that affect soil formation
O Students will relate the roles of organisms to the transfer of energy in
food chains and food webs
O Students will explain how population size changes in response to
environmental factors and interactions between organisms
White Space Question:
Which soil layer would contain the most organic matter?
Agenda:
O Check on experiment for Lab Activity 2: Investigate an Abiotic Limiting
Factor
O Continue Soil Study Unit work –
O Work on Soil Unit Lab Activity B: Describing Soil Scientifically
Tuesday 11/19
Objectives:
O Students will describe the physical and chemical characteristics of soil layers
and identify the factors that affect soil formation
O Students will relate the roles of organisms to the transfer of energy in food
chains and food webs
O Students will explain how population size changes in response to
environmental factors and interactions between organisms
White Space Question:
Put the following weathered rock particles in order of increasing size: sand, clay,
gravel, silt
Agenda:
O Check on experiment for Lab Activity 2: Investigate an Abiotic Limiting Factor
O Continue Soil Study Unit work –
O Discuss and review Soil Formation directed reading packet; turn in student
handout for grading
O Finish Soil Test Lab (Macronutrients in Soil) activity (tan sheet)
Monday 11/18
Objectives:
O Students will describe the physical and chemical characteristics of soil layers
and identify the factors that affect soil formation
O Students will relate the roles of organisms to the transfer of energy in food
chains and food webs
O Students will explain how population size changes in response to
environmental factors and interactions between organisms
White Space Question:
What are the three main types of nutrients found in soil?
Agenda:
O Check on experiment for Lab Activity 2: Investigate an Abiotic Limiting Factor
O Return & Review Activities 2 & 3 quiz
O Return SF Project Proposal Final Draft and other corrected assignments
O Continue Soil Study Unit work –
O Work on Soil Formation directed reading packet (pink packet)
Friday 11/15 – Half Day PM Classes Only
Objectives:
O Students will describe the physical and chemical
characteristics of soil layers and identify the factors
that affect soil formation
O Students will relate the roles of organisms to the
transfer of energy in food chains and food webs
O Students will explain how population size changes in
response to environmental factors and interactions
between organisms
Agenda:
O Math/ELA Block Schedule – No Science class
Thursday 11/14
Objectives:
O Students will describe the physical and chemical characteristics of soil
layers and identify the factors that affect soil formation
O Students will relate the roles of organisms to the transfer of energy in food
chains and food webs
O Students will explain how population size changes in response to
environmental factors and interactions between organisms
White Space Question:
What are the three types of weathered rock particles that are a major
component of soil?
Agenda:
O Cranbrook Institute of Science field trip beginning 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
O Check on experiment for Lab Activity 2: Investigate an Abiotic Limiting
Factor
O Watch BBC Earth documentary series: Life – Insects episode
Wednesday 11/13
WCS District – Closed
Due to transportation issue
Tuesday 11/12
WCS District– Closed
Due to inclement weather
Monday 11/11
Objectives:
O Students will describe the physical and chemical characteristics of soil layers
and identify the factors that affect soil formation
O Students will relate the roles of organisms to the transfer of energy in food
chains and food webs
O Students will explain how population size changes in response to
environmental factors and interactions between organisms
White Space Question:
What is soil?
Agenda:
O Check on experiment for Lab Activity 2: Investigate an Abiotic Limiting Factor
O Continue Soil Study Unit work – (if time)
O Start Soil Formation directed reading packet (pink packet)
O Turn in SF Project Proposal Final Draft due today
O Review SF Log Notebook student handout and distribute composition
notebooks to each student/partner group
Friday 11/08
Objectives:
O Students will describe the physical and chemical characteristics of soil layers
and identify the factors that affect soil formation
O Students will relate the roles of organisms to the transfer of energy in food
chains and food webs
O Students will explain how population size changes in response to environmental
factors and interactions between organisms
White Space Question:
How do producers like plants obtain energy?
Agenda:
O Check on experiment for Lab Activity 2: Investigate an Abiotic Limiting Factor
O Take Activity 2 Population Dynamics and Activity 3 Roles in Energy Transfer quiz
O Turn in quiz and study guide when completed
O Continue Soil Study Unit work – (if time)
O Start Soil Formation directed reading packet (pink packet)
Reminder: SF Project Proposal Final Draft due Monday 11/11
Thursday 11/07
Objectives:
O Students will describe the physical and chemical characteristics of soil layers and
identify the factors that affect soil formation
O Students will relate the roles of organisms to the transfer of energy in food chains
and food webs
O Students will explain how population size changes in response to environmental
factors and interactions between organisms
White Space Question:
What are names for consumers that feed on plants?
Agenda:
O Check on experiment for Lab Activity 2: Investigate an Abiotic Limiting Factor
O Return SF Project Proposal Initial Draft
O Continue Soil Study Unit work –
O Discussion on Soil Unit Lab Activity A: Soil Composition; turn in student handout
for grading (light pink sheet)
O Finish Soil Test Lab; Compile class data for Soil Test Lab results
Reminder: Quiz on Activity 2 & 3 directed reading tomorrow
Wednesday 11/06
Objectives:
O Students will describe the physical and chemical characteristics of soil layers
and identify the factors that affect soil formation
O Students will relate the roles of organisms to the transfer of energy in food
chains and food webs
O Students will explain how population size changes in response to environmental
factors and interactions between organisms
White Space Question:
How do we show energy transfer through an ecosystem? Name model.
Agenda:
O Check on experiment for Lab Activity 2: Investigate an Abiotic Limiting Factor
O Turn in SF Project Initial Proposal due today
O Continue Soil Study Unit work –
O Finish Soil Unit Lab Activity A: Soil Composition
O Conduct Soil Test Lab using soil samples collected from school grounds
O Reminder: Quiz on Activity 2 & 3 directed reading Friday 11/08
Tuesday 11/05
WCS – No School for Students
Election Day/ Professional Development
Day for Teachers
Monday 11/04
Objectives:
O Students will relate the roles of organisms to the transfer of energy in food
chains and food webs
O Students will explain how population size changes in response to
environmental factors and interactions between organisms
White Space Question:
What type of organism makes up the base of a food web?
Agenda:
O Check on experiment set up for Lab Activity 2: Investigate an Abiotic
Limiting Factor (5 mins) - Water plant; Collect data; Return graduated
cylinders
O Distribute Study Guide for Activity 2 & 3 directed reading quiz Fri 11/08
O Soil Study Unit work –
O Start work on Soil Unit Lab Activity A: Soil Composition guided reading
Reminder: SF Project Initial Proposal due Wednesday 11/06
Friday 11/01 – Half Day AM Classes Only
Objectives:
O Students will relate the roles of organisms to the transfer of energy in food
chains and food webs
O Students will explain how population size changes in response to
environmental factors and interactions between organisms
White Space Question:
How do decomposers help move matter through ecosystems?
Agenda:
O Check experiment set up for Lab Activity 2: Investigate an Abiotic Limiting
Factor (5 mins) - Water plant; Collect data; Return graduated cylinders
O Turn in Activity 3 student handout if you have not done so
O Continue study of World Biomes –
O Watch BBC Planet Earth documentary series: Mountains episode
O As you watch, think about the transfer of matter and energy through
the ecosystem shown in the episode
Thursday 10/31
Objectives:
O Students will relate the roles of organisms to the transfer of energy in
food chains and food webs
O Students will explain how population size changes in response to
environmental factors and interactions between organisms
White Space Question:
How do animals get the food they need to get energy for growth and other
activities? Where do plants get their food?
Agenda:
O Check experiment set up for Lab Activity 2: Investigate an Abiotic
Limiting Factor (5 mins) - Water plant; Collect data; Return graduated
cylinders
O Discuss and review Activity 3 Roles in Energy Transfer directed reading
O Write Conclusion for Activity 3; HW if not completed in class
O Turn in Activity 3 student handout for grading today
Wednesday 10/30
Objectives:
O Students will relate the roles of organisms to the transfer of energy in food
chains and food webs
O Students will explain how population size changes in response to
environmental factors and interactions between organisms
White Space Question:
What are some factors that can impact the carrying capacity of an environment?
Agenda:
O Check experiment set up for Lab Activity 2: Investigate an Abiotic Limiting
Factor (first 5 minutes of class)
O Water plant; Collect data; Put graduated cylinders back in lab tray when
done watering
O Turn in group paper with Procedures list and Data table for grading
O Finish work on Activity 3 Roles in Energy Transfer directed reading: Complete
Procedures steps 1, 2, 3, & 4; HW if not completed in class
Reminder: Bagels sale today (AM session)
Tuesday 10/29
Objectives:
O Students will relate the roles of organisms to the transfer of energy in food
chains and food webs
O Students will explain how population size changes in response to
environmental factors and interactions between organisms
White Space Question:
Define carrying capacity.
Agenda:
O Check experiment set up for Lab Activity 2: Investigate an Abiotic Limiting
Factor (first 5 minutes of class)
O Water plant if needed; use graduated cylinder from lab trays. Put
graduated cylinders back in lab tray when done watering.
O Collect Data (Observe, measure, & record changes in data table)
O Start work on Activity 3 Roles in Energy Transfer directed reading: Do
Procedures steps 1, 2, & 3
Reminder: Bagels on sale Wednesday (AM session)
Monday 10/28
Objectives:
O Students will relate the roles of organisms to the transfer of energy in food
chains and food webs
O Students will explain how population size changes in response to
environmental factors and interactions between organisms
White Space Question:
What are some biotic factors that could effect a population?
Agenda:
O Continue Lab Activity 2: Investigate an Abiotic Limiting Factor
O Set up experiment using the step-by-step Procedures instructions which
you have written
O If you change a Procedures step, you must update your instructions
O Collect soil from school field for observation later this week
O Start work on Activity 3 Roles in Energy Transfer directed reading (if time)
O Turn in Science Fair Project parent acknowledgment due last week
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