April 22nd, 2013
Bellringer: Please read the handout, “Relationships Among
Organisms”, and answer the four multiple choice questions for
Section Review 3 using your clickers.
DLT:
1. I can analyze examples of competition, symbiosis, and
predation, and explain how organisms cooperate and
compete in ecosystems in order to simulate the interactions
between organisms and their environment during an ecology
lab activity.
Today:
1.
Definitions
2.
“Lynx Eats the Hare” game
3.
Exit Slip
April 23rd, 2013
Bellringer: Please read the handout, “Earth’s Major Ecological
Systems”, and answer the four multiple choice questions using
your clickers.
DLT:
I can define and provide examples of a biome, and diagram biotic
and abiotic factors that affect land and aquatic biomes. (F.1.a,
F.1.b)
Today:
1.
Definitions (through number 36)
2.
Biomes of North and South America Coloring and Questions
3.
Assigned biome concept map
3.
Exit Slip
Name:____________________________________________
Biome Map Coloring: Color the map according to the clues listed below. You may need to look at a map of
North America if you get stuck. Place a check mark in the box once you have completed that step.
1. The dotted lines represent the border between the U.S. and Mexico and Canada. All other lines show biome
borders. Color the U.S. borders (dotted line) red.
2. Northern Canada and Alaska are tundra - color the tundra light blue
3. Most of Canada is boreal forest. Color the boreal forest dark green.
4. The west coast of the U.S. is mainly Temperate forest where California is. The east coast, all the way to the
center of the country is also Temperate forest. Color the Temperate forest light green.
5. The Midwest (middle of the country) is temperate grassland. Color the grassland yellow.
6. The eastern edge of Mexico and Central America, Hawaii, and the Caribbean Islands are all tropical rain
forests. Color those purple.
7. There is a northwest coniferous forest located in the far corner of the U.S (northwest). Color the northwest
coniferous forest brown.
7. The great lakes and the lakes in Canada are freshwater. Find each freshwater lake and color it pink.
8. The bodies of water surrounding the continent are salt water. Color the coastal areas dark blue.
9. The western region of the U.S. as well as Northern Mexico is desert. Color the desert orange.
10. The western edge of Mexico is temperate forest. Color it the same color as you did the other temperate
forests.
11. Color code the squares at the bottom to match your biome colors.
12. Label the countries: U.S.A., Canada, Mexico
Questions
1. Name the 3 main biomes of the United States (land only).____________________________
2. What two biomes are closest to where you live? __________________________________
Place an X on the map to show your approximate location.
3. What U.S. state could a person visit a tropical rain forest in? _________________
How about a temperate rain forest? ______________________
5. Point out Alaska by drawing an arrow to it. What biome is found in Alaska? ____________
6. If you traveled due north from your current location, what biomes would you pass through (just going to the
north pole) ______________________________
7. A person is driving from Los Angeles, California to Washington D.C. Name the biomes the person will pass
through, in the correct order. ___________________________________
8. A person is driving from Alaska to Mexico, staying close to the west coastline. Name the biomes the person
will pass through, in the correct order. ___________________________
Biomes - Concept Map
Your task is to create an image (concept) map on a
particular biome. The concept map should include terms and
concepts related to the biome. Each group will have a
different biome and must present the information to the
class. Image can be created using concept mapping
software or hand drawn. Images must be included, either
digital or cut from magazines (or printed).
Biomes
Tundra
Coniferous Forest
Temperate Deciduous Forest
Tropical Rain Forest
Grasslands (temperate, savanna)
Desert
Freshwater Ecosystems
Saltwater Ecosystems
Instructions
1. Place your biome (choose 1 from the above list) as a
center concept on your map.
2. Make four branches from the center point for each of the
following categories: animals, plants, climate, and interesting
facts.
3. Research your biome to include terms and ideas for each
of those main categories and link them on your map. Include
photos or other images where appropriate.
April 24th – 25th, 2013
Bellringer: Please read the handout, “Human Actions
and Global Warming”, and answer the five multiple
choice questions using your clickers.
DLT’s:
1. I can define and provide examples of a biome, and diagram
biotic and abiotic factors that affect land and aquatic biomes.
(F.1.a, F.1.b)
2. I can discuss and evaluate the significance of human
interference with major ecosystems (e.g., the loss of genetic
diversity in cloned crops or animals). (F.1.m)
Today:
1. Definitions
2. Turn in “Lynx Eats the Hare” data table, graph, and questions,
and Biomes Map
3. Assigned Biomes Concept Map (in pairs)
4. Video (Planet Earth: The Future: Into the Wilderness)
http://app.discoveryeducation.com/search?Ntt=human+impact+o
n+environment#selItemsPerPage=20&intCurrentPage=0&No=0&
N=18343&Ne=18339&Ntt=human%2Bimpact%2Bon%2Benvironm
ent&Ns=&Nr=&browseFilter=&indexVersion=&Ntk=All&Ntx=mod
e%252Bmatchallpartial
3. Environmental Action Group Simulation
4. EOC Review Quiz #2
Biomes - Concept Map
Your task is to create an image (concept) map on a particular
biome. The concept map should include terms and concepts
related to the biome. Each group will have a different biome and
must present the information to the class. Image can be created
using concept mapping software or hand drawn. Images must be
included, either digital or cut from magazines (or printed).
Biomes
Tundra
Coniferous Forest
Temperate Deciduous Forest
Tropical Rain Forest
Grasslands (temperate, savanna)
Desert
Freshwater Ecosystems
Saltwater Ecosystems
Instructions
1. Place your biome (choose 1 from the above list) as a center
concept on your map.
2. Make four branches from the center point for each of the
following categories: animals, plants, climate, and interesting
facts.
3. Research your biome to include terms and ideas for each of
those main categories and link them on your map. Include photos
or other images where appropriate.
April 26th, 2013
Bellringer: Please read the handout, “Life from Life”, and answer
the three multiple choice questions using your clickers.
DLT:
1. I can describe the experiments of Redi, Needham,
Spallanzani, and Pasteur to support or falsify the hypothesis
of spontaneous generation. (D.1.a; Unit 7: Evolution)
2. I can discuss and evaluate the significance of human
interference with major ecosystems (e.g., the loss of genetic
diversity in cloned crops or animals). (F.1.m)
Today:
1. Definitions
2. Turn in “Lynx Eats the Hare” data table, graph, and questions
(if you haven’t already), Biomes Map
3. Points for Ecology definitions
4. Video (Planet Earth: The Future: Into the Wilderness)
a. Complete video worksheet (30 points) as you watch the
video.
b. Questions due Monday