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
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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
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