Monday, September 23rd

In two sentences describe what you learned about parasites on Friday.

SWBAT: Describe how biotic and abiotic factors interact in communities and ecosystems.

Bell Ringer: Objective:

Last Call for Bellringers!

Cookie Monster… mmmmmm…

Vocabulary

Ecology-The scientific discipline that studies all the interactions between organisms and their environment

BEGIN NOTES! What is ecology?

The scientific discipline that studies all the interactions between organisms and their environment

Interactions:

How different organisms act on each other

For example, in wetlands living organisms interact with nonliving parts of the environment. Fish interact with the water, snails interact with the grasses, and seagulls interact with snails.

Who studies ecology?

Who studies ecology?

a. Ecologist: A person who studies the interactions between living things (ecology)

Example Careers:

Field biologist: Works outdoors, collects data from plant surveys, and counts birds

Find ways to protect the environment and animals there

CFU: Examine the interactions what interactions do you see from living & nonliving parts of the environment? (5+)

Independent practice

Complete the Practice #1 and move on to homework #, if you have time.

5 MIN. before we move on to Biotic and Abiotic Factors…

1. Vocabulary:

Ecosystem: All the living and nonliving things in an areaBiotic factors: Living things such as plants, animals, fungi, and bacteriaAbiotic factors: Nonliving things such as moisture, temperature, wind, sunlight, and soil

2. What is an ecosystem?

Ecosystem: All the living and nonliving things in an area.

3. Biotic and Abiotic Factors Rainforest Biotic Factors

Abiotic Factors

1. Parrots (birds)2.3.4.5.

1. Water2.3. Rocks4.5.

Fill in the rest with your table group!

3. Biotic and Abiotic Factors Desert

Biotic Factors

Abiotic Factors

1. Cactus2.3.4.5.

1. 2.3. Rocks4.5.

Fill in the rest with your table group!

Desert hedgehog

Practice #5 – Biotic and Abiotic FactorsDirections: Compare two ecosystems (including biotic and abiotic factors)

You can pick between • Rainforest• Temperate Forest (Think of wooded

areas in Wisconsin or Indiana)• Tundra (Artic regions in the

North/south poles • Desert • Grassland (Area with lots of grass,

not too many trees)

Homework….

Complete homework #1 & #5 (2) by tomorrow for credit! Pg.1-5

Draw a “CHECK” box on the bottom right hand of pg.5!!!

NO LATE HOMEWORK ACCEPTED! Make sure you get a stamp on pg. 5!

Tuesday Sep. 24th, 2013

Bell ringer: Describe two biotic and two abiotic factors in our school.

Objective: Students will be able to describe the levels of organization in the environment

1. Vocabulary

Population: A group of the same species that lives in one area

Community: A group of different species that live together in one area

Ecosystem: All the living and nonliving things in an area

Biome: A major regional or global community of organisms, characterized by the climate condition and plant communities that thrive there

2. What ecologists study:

Nature on different levels

From small to large

3. Levels of organization

Biosphere: Thin layer of Earth and its atmosphere that supports life.

(Example: Earth’s crust)Ecosystem: All of the organisms and climate, soil, water, rocks, and nonliving things in an area

Community: A group of different species that live together in one area

Alligators, Turtles, birds, fish, and plants

Population: A group of the same species that lives together in one area

Organism: An individual living thing

Complete pg. 7 of practice! You must work alone to make sure YOU know the information!

Prepare for an exit ticket today covering main vocabulary we have covered in this packet!

Independent Practice!

Exit Ticket!!!!! Vocab Review

Pass out half sheets of computer paper Write your NAME, CLASS PERIOD, &

DATE on top Number your paper as so… Name 2nd period

4.16.2013

1.2.3.4.5.6.

Vocabulary Review 2.1 Match the definitions to the terms on the left. Write term & complete definition!

Terms: 1.Species2.Community3.Biosphere4.Biome5.Population6.Organism

a. All the populations in an area

b. An individual living thing

c. Group of the same species that live in the same area

d. Portion of Earth that supports living things

e. Organisms that interbreed

f. Area that has the same climate and plant communities

Wedn April 17, 2013

Take out your WEEK 31 BELL RINGERS. Bell Ringer Sheet

Bell ringer: Compare and contrast a population and a community

(2 sentences or NO STAMP!)

Objective: Students will be able to describe ecosystem and community interactions.