Explain the changes in motion shown on graph A and graph B. Which graph shows an object accelerating?

03.18.13 Unit 12 Vocabulary

SGRAPH A

GRAPH B

Copy the vocabulary words at each station.

• You have 20 minutes• Be responsible and stay on task.

Vocabulary StationsP

Using a strip of paper:• Front = Word with Picture• Back = Definition & Sentence

Word Wall WordA

Post – it QuestionC

Create a vocabulary Question:• Multiple choice• True or False• Fill in the blank• Short answer.

Write a half page story using at least 7 vocabulary words you learned today.

Vocabulary StoryE

Animal that preys and feeds on other animals.

PredatorP

An animal taken by a predator as food.

PreyP

An organism living in, with, or on another organism that results on injury.

ParasiteP

Both organisms benefit from each other.

Mutualism P

Organism that obtains food from another organisms without damaging it or

benefitting it.

Commensalism P

A living animal or plant on or in which a parasite lives.

HostP

Came from a living thing,currently living, or once lived.

BioticP

Nonliving things in an environment.

AbioticP

Organisms compete for food.

Competition P

Organisms depend on each other and abiotic factors for survival

Interdependent P

All the living and nonliving things interacting in the environment.

EcosystemP

Water that flows over Earth’s surface and drains down.

RunoffP

To make unclean by contamination or waste.

PollutionP

A distinguishing characteristic of an organism.

TraitP

Habitats formed from sunken objects in the ocean.

Artificial ReefP

A period of below-average rain (precipitation).

DroughtP

A living thing

OrganismP

An inherited trait that increases an organisms chances of surviving and reproducing in a particular environment.

Adaptation P

A symbiotic relationship in which one organism benefits and the other is harmed.

Parasitism P

Identify the phases of the Moon at each point. 1. T =2. Q=3. R=4. S=

03.19.13 Relationships Among Organisms Edu

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Obj: We will learn about symbiotic relationships in an ecosystem by taking notes using an interactive presentation.

Use the following note organizer to take

notes during the interactive presentation.

PNote Organizer Edu

Ecosystem Explain relationships

Influence of Abiotic Factors

Biotic Factors Producer - Consumer Water/Soil

Abiotic Factors Predator - Prey Atmosphere

Interaction Examples Parasite - Host Temperature/ Sun

Rhize & Grow InteractivityA• Write Hypothesis:

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Quiz

E: Summary & Reflection Write a half page summary about what you learned today in class. Did you find this lesson effective? Why or why not? How can this lessonbe improved?

1. Number your paper from 1 – 10.

2. Focus on your quiz.

3. Trade and grade

A/C

Quiz

E: Summary & Reflection Write a half page summary about what you learned today in class. Did you find this lesson effective? Why or why not? How can this lessonbe improved?

1. Number your paper from 1 – 10.

2. Focus on your quiz.

3. Trade and grade

Which piece of topographic map shows a

steep canyon? Explain your answer…

03.20.13 Food Web Stations

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Map A Map B

Obj: We will describe relationships amongst organisms in food webs in a particular ecosystems by working in stations.

Using the Populations and Communities reading

read pages 360-363. Complete the following note

organizer.

Reading comprehensionP

Types of Relationships Describe Examples

Consumer Producer

Predator-Prey

Mutualism

Parasitism Sym

biot

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Using your notes at each Station: (write station #)1.Identify the ecosystem. (Marine,

Fresh water or Terrestrial)2.Describe the relationships among

the boxed/outlined organisms. 3. Answer questions from station.

Food Web StationsA

Station Analysis QuestionsC1. How would the depletion of

producers affect a food web?

2.How can a increase in predators in a food web affect a terrestrial ecosystem?

3.Describe a producer-consumer, predator-prey, and parasite host you saw at each station.

Write a half page summary of today’s stations. What was the purpose of the stations? Explain the benefits or limitations of today’s lesson.

Summary/ReflectionE

Describe the energy transformations

that occur in a flashlight.

03.21.13 Traits & Adaptations

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Chemical Electrical Light

Obj: We will explore how short and long-term environmental changesaffect organisms by completing trait and adaptation stations.

Describe the following using your own words:1.Adaptation2.Predator-Prey3.Parasite - host4.Mutualism5.Ecosystem6.Abiotic7.Trait

Vocabulary CheckP

Types of Adaptations AComplete the chart using page 119 on the class set.

Types of AdaptationsTypes of

Adaptations Description Example

Structural

Behavioral

Functional

At each station:1.Write station #2.Answer questions using complete sentences

3.Follow instructions.

Adaptation StationsC

Analysis QuestionsE1. What is a disadvantage of a beetle

with a yellow trait on tree trunks?2. What adaptation would help the

yellow beetle population survive?3. Give examples of adaptations for

food gathering and movement that help organisms survive. (Use page 120 – 121 in CLASS SET)

1. Explain what would happen to freshwater fish if they were suddenly relocated to saltine water?

2. If freshwater fish were exposed to saltine water due to long term changes

in the environment, what would occur to this future type of fish?

Conclusion Questions. E