Environmental Science
September 21 - 25
Chapter 4 The Organization of Life
*This lesson plan is a living document and is subject to change. Changes may be made in class and will not be edited on this hard cop y.
IMPORTANT DATES:
*Any changes made to due dates, test dates etc. will be announced in class and will not be edited on this hard copy.
9/21 – Chapter 4 Key Terms
9/22 – Section Review Questions
9/23 – Finish review Questions for a grade
9/24 – Chapter 4 Study Guide
9/25 – Dichotomous Key: Wetland Plants
COMING UP NEXT:
9/25 Voting for Homecoming Queen
9/28 Chapter 4 Quiz
9/30 Chapter 4 Test
10/2 my birthday!!! And Parish fair holiday – no school
GLE’S: SI (Science as Inquiry) 2,5,6,7,8,11,13 SE (Science and the Environment) 1, 9, 26
Unit Objectives: The student will …
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Distinguish between the biotic and abiotic factors in an ecosystem.
Describe how a population differs from a species
Explain how habitats are important for organisms.
Explain the process of evolution by natural selection
Explain the concept of adaptation.
Describe the steps by which a population of insects becomes resistant to a pesticide.
Name the six kingdoms of organisms and identify two characteristics of each.
Explain the importance of bacteria and fungi in the environment.
Describe the importance of protists in the ocean environment.
Describe how angiosperms and animals depend on each other.
Explain why insects are such successful animals.
Lesson Plans
September 21-25
Monday, September 21:
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Activities:
o Bell Ringer: List the top 20 things that you would need for survival. Order the list according to
the importance of each item.
o Chapter 4 Key Terms
Homework:
o None – unless you need to finish vocab
Tuesday, September 22:
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Activities:
o Bell Ringer: Define Biotic and Abiotic in Nature Log
o Bring journal outside and write down EVERYTHING YOU SEE.
o Class discussion – list all the items we saw and decide if they are living, dead (were alive at one
time) or nonliving (never were alive)
o Crossword puzzle – vocab review
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Homework:
o None – unless you need to finish your crossword puzzle
Wednesday, September 23:
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Activities:
o Bell Ringer – Write down the characteristics that help a chameleon when it hunts.
o Chapter 4 Section Review Questions
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Homework:
o None
Thursday, September 24:
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Activities:
o Chapter 4 Study Guide
o Wetland Video
Homework:
o None
Friday, September 25:
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Activities:
o Bell Ringer – Write down the scientific groups that humans belong to starting with kingdom.
o Observe A Leaf Activity
o Using a Dichotomous Key Lab: Wetland Plants
Homework:
o Review for Quiz Monday