Agenda Ecology Notes Abiotic/Biotic Factors in Ocean Ecosystems (pg. 1-3)->

due Block 1

After Today I should be able to: Explain how biotic and abiotic factors influence an

ecosystem.

Due Today: NoneAnnouncements: Academic Time is Wed!

Do you agree or disagree with this statement: The decisions that we humans make affect only humans. Explain.

Agenda Review Homework Energy Flow Notes What’s for Lunch?(pg. 4-6)-> due Thurs

After Today I should be able to: Describe how primary producers and consumers

obtain energy and nutrients. Trace the flow of energy through living systems.

Due Today: Abiotic/Biotic Factors in Ocean Ecosystems (pg. 1-3)

Announcements: None

Give an example of three abiotic factors and three biotic factors that would be present in a forest ecosystem.

Agenda Cycles of Matter Notes What’s for Lunch (pg. 7)-> due Fri

After Today I should be able to: Trace the flow of energy through living systems. Describe how matter cycles among the living

and nonliving parts of an ecosystem.

Due Today: What’s for Lunch?(pg. 4-6 )Announcements: None

Read the Handout, then answer the following questions:

1.) How many bacteria are living in your gut?

2.) How are these bacteria in your gut helping you?

3.) How many bacteria are living on your skin?

4.) Why are these bacteria on your skin important?

5.) Why are the bacteria in your mouth not good for your body?

6.) Describe two tiny animals that live in your hair.

Agenda Review What’s for Lunch? Go to the Head of the Cloud (pg. 8-10)-> due

Block 1

After Today I should be able to: Describe how matter cycles among the living

and nonliving parts of an ecosystem.

Due Today: What’s for Lunch?(pg. 4-7 )Announcements: None

Create a food chain consisting of at least three organisms. Explain how energy flows through this system.

Agenda Niches & Community Interactions Notes Go to the Head of the Cloud (pg. 8-10)-> due Block 1

After Today I should be able to: Describe the role competition and predation play in

shaping communities. Identify the three types of symbiotic relationships in nature.

Due Today: NoneAnnouncements: None

Draw a food web including the organisms mentioned in this video.

Explain how the increase in whale population impacted a nutrient cycle.

Whales Change ClimateWhale Feeding

Agenda Review Homework Predator-Prey Simulation-> due Block 2

After Today I should be able to: Describe the role competition and predation play

in shaping communities.

Due Today: Go to the Head of the Cloud (pg. 8-10)Announcements: Unit 1 Test Corrections are due

Thurs, 10/12.

Test Review must be completed.

Arrange a time with Mrs. Howe outside of class.

Complete corrections form.

Maximum score can be an 80%.

Deadline for Unit 1 is Thursday, 10/12.

How does energy move through an ecosystem?

How is this different than the flow of matter (like water)?

Agenda Review Homework Observing Biotic and Abiotic Factors Lab Part 1

After Today I should be able to: Explain how biotic and abiotic factors influence an

ecosystem. Trace the flow of energy through living systems.

Due Today: Predator-Prey SimulationAnnouncements: Test is next week Block 2! Unit 1 Test

Corrections are due Thurs, 10/12.

How did the increase in wolf population impact the ecosystem of Yellowstone?

How Wolves Change Rivers

Agenda Review for Ecology: Bioplots

After Today I should be able to: Explain how biotic and abiotic factors influence an

ecosystem. Trace the flow of energy through living systems.

Due Today: NoneAnnouncements: Test is next week Block 2! Unit 1 Test

Corrections are due Thurs, 10/12. ISEF?

Agenda Observing Biotic and Abiotic Factors Lab Part 1-> due

today Review for Ecology: Bioplots-> due today Ecology Packet Check In Ecology Review -> due Block 2

After Today I should be able to: Prepare for my Ecology Test

Due Today: NoneAnnouncements: Test is next week Block 2! Unit 1 Test

Corrections are due Thurs, 10/12. ISEF?

Fill in the following chart about symbiosis:

Type ofSymbiosis

Definition Example

One winner, one is not affected

Win-win relationship

One wins, one loses

AgendaEcology Test

After Today I should be able to:Feel that I did well on today’s test.

Due Today: NoneAnnouncements: Unit 1 Test Corrections are

due Thurs, 10/12.