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Wednesday, Oct. rd 3 Reminders: All late work is due to me TODAY! Bathroom/water rule: only 2 passes per week Today’s Schedule: No Bellringer Work on Unit 4 Ecology Vocab Planet Earth - The Jungle Unit 4: Biomes & Succession Vocab REMEMBER TO DO A VOCAB MENU OPTION! 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Biome Climate Ecological succession Ecosystem Estuary Grasslands Tundra Wetlands Thursday, Oct. th 4 Today’s Schedule: Bellringer: _______________ is the study of how organisms interact with each other & their environment Ecology Notes Work on Unit 4 Ecology Vocab Do any Vocab Menu Option of your Choice! Friday, Oct. th 5 Reminders Work on Unit 4 Vocab at home this weekend Today’s Schedule: Bellringer: _______________ are large regions characterized by specific climate and certain plants & animals Ecology Notes Continued Finish Unit 4 Vocab Planet Earth Essential Question: How diverse is our Earth? Unit Topics Biomes Aquatic life zones Succession Biomes Biome – large region characterized by specific climate & certain types of plants & animals i.e., similar ecosystems Biomes are determined by Climate – weather conditions in an area over long time; includes: Temperature Precipitation = rainfall Humidity Winds Biomes Type of biome changes with: Latitude – distance north or south of equator Altitude – height above sea level Biomes Biomes are characterized by: Abiotic factors – the non-living part of the environment, including water, rocks, light & temperature Biotic factors – factors that are associated with or results from the activities of living organisms, including Predation Decomposition Reproduction Monday, Oct. Reminders: th 8 Unit 4: Ecology Vocab due Wednesday, Oct. 10th Today’s Schedule: Bellringer: _______________ is the region where communities interact with each other & their environment Ecology Notes Continued Unit 4 Vocab Biome Graphic Organizer: Record COMPLETELY & TURN IN! Arctic Tundra Subarctic Taiga Temperate Temperate forest Temperate Grassland Desert Tropical Tropical rain forest Wet Savanna Decreasing precipitation Desert Dry Forest Biomes 1. Taiga = northern coniferous forest Long winters (6-10 months); average temp. below freezing Plant growth occurs in summer - constant daylight & high precipitation (~10cm/month) Plants: conifers shape of leaves & waxy coating prevent H2O loss Cone shape prevents snow build up Pine needles makes oil acidic Animals: summer birds; mice; hares, lynx, foxes, wolves Tuesday, Oct. Reminders: th 9 Unit 4: Ecology Vocab due TOMORROW! Today’s Schedule: Bellringer: Which biome is the hottest & driest of all biomes? Ecology Notes Continued: Forest Biomes Forest Biomes Bubble Map Unit 4 Vocab Forest Biomes 2. Tropical Rain Forest Near equator (South America, Africa, SE Asia, Australia) High precipitation & moderate temps year round Helps regulate world climate by sucking up CO2 Forest Biomes Tropical Rain Forest continued Plants: buttress root trees, orchids, epiphytes, etc. Animals: parrots, monkeys, snakes, tons of insects Soil is nutrient poor b/c decomposition happens so fast & all the plants suck up nutrients Layers : Forest Biomes Tropical Rain Forest continued Provides food & medicines Biodiversity fact: tropical rainforest covers <7% of Earth’s surface, but contains 50% of all plant & animal species Forest Biomes Tropical Rain Forest continued Threats: logging, agriculture, & oil exploration Plants & animals face habitat loss & poaching Forest Biomes 3. Temperate Deciduous Forest Eastern US, Europe & Asia Abundant rainfall, moderate temp. Trees: maple, oak, birch Plant adaptation: trees lose leaves each fall Animals: deer, squirrel, bears, insects, birds Some hibernate Threats: development, logging Forest Biomes 4. Temperate Rain Forest Pacific Northwest US, Australia (coastal areas) High precipitation & moderate temps year round Trees: spruce, fir, redwood Animals: flying squirrel, bears, insects, cougars, birds – northern spotted owl Threats: development Assignment: Forest Biomes Bubble Map By yourself, create a bubble map for all four types of forest biomes (coloring is optional) - Due Tomorrow! Extra Credit to those that are nice enough for me to keep! Each forest must have: •Center title •Conditions section: •Climate •Threats •Animals: •Examples & adaptations •Plants: •Examples & adaptations •Illustrations throughout Wednesday, Oct. Reminders: th 10 Unit 4: Ecology Vocab due TODAY – by end of class Today’s Schedule: Bellringer: The tropical rainforest contains ______% of the world’s plant & animal species. Turn in Unit 4 Vocab Complete Forest Biomes Bubble Map Flyer for Easy Ways for Teens to Go Green board Thursday, Oct. th 11 Reminders: Turn in Signed Report Cards Unit 4: Ecology Vocab due Yesterday– now late Today’s Schedule: Bellringer: No bellringer Complete Forest Biomes Bubble Map – turn in when complete If done, make Flyer for Easy Ways for Teens to Go Green board Planet in Peril Video Monday, Oct. nd 22 Reminders: Turn in Signed Report Card Turned in Before Break: Unit 4: Ecology Vocab Forest Biomes Bubble Map Today’s Schedule: Bellringer: Climate is mainly determined by ______________________ & ______________________. Rules Review Forest Opener Continue Ecology Notes: Grasslands Reminders: Classroom Rules Get yourself ready for class – don’t make me tell you to get ready Listen when teacher is talking At end of class, stay seated until bell rings Opener “Humanity is cutting down its forests, apparently oblivious to the fact that we may not be able to live without them” Isaac Asimov, Science fiction writer What are important services and products provided by the world’s forests? Grassland Biomes 1. Temperate Grassland Interior of North America (prairies), South America & Asia Moderate rainfall, but too little for trees Lightning-caused fires in summer Root systems form dense layers to survive drought & fire Soil is very fertile! Grassland Biomes Temperate Grassland cont. Animals: antelope, bison, badgers, prairie dogs, burrowing owls, hawks Threats: farming & overgrazing soil erosion Dust bowl 1930s Grassland Biomes 2. Savanna (tropical grassland) Parts of Africa, South America, India, & Australia Rain falls in spring & late-fall; drought in between Plants: adapted to survive drought Lose leaves; body parts die off except for near ground Large, horizontal root system to collect water Grassland Biomes Savanna cont. Animals: lots of big herbivores Elephants, giraffe, antelopes, zebra, wildebeest, rhinos Predators: lions, cheetahs, hyenas, crocs, snakes Grassland Biomes 3. Tundra Found in northern arctic regions Winters too cold & dry for trees to grow Has permafrost: permanently frozen soil layer Plants: mosses & lichens Dwarf shrubs – keeps plants out of wind & increased area for sunlight Grassland Biomes Tundra cont. Animals: mosquitoes!, migratory birds, caribou, wolves, moose, mice, hares, foxes, polar bear Threats: oil – pollution & habitat destruction Plans for the next two weeks: This week: Grassland notes Biome Project Desert notes Aquatic Life Zones Desert Organisms Lab – Friday Next week: Biome Project Unit 4 Vocab Quiz Energy & Nutrient Cycle notes Tuesday, Oct. Reminders: Turned in Before Break: rd 23 Unit 4: Ecology Vocab Forest Biomes Bubble Map (note: instructions & notes online) DUE FRIDAY!! Today’s Schedule: Bellringer: No bellringer Media Center to work on Biome Project We are there to begin researching information Print and/or save any work to Student Drive (H:), jump drive and/or my Dropbox Wednesday, Oct. th 24 Announcement: Exam 5 (Biomes & Succession) is on Thursday, Nov. 1st Reminders: Forest Biomes Bubble Map (note: instructions & notes online) DUE FRIDAY!! Today’s Schedule: Bellringer: Which forest biome has the greatest biodiversity? Desert Biome Opener Desert Biome Notes Desert create assignment Desert Opener What adaptations for desert life can you identify on this thorny devil? Desert Biomes Desert = Low Precipitation 1. Tropical Desert Ex: Sahara desert in Africa Temperature changes during day: 100F + in day to cool at night; daytime temps hot all year long Very few plants Desert Biomes 2. Temperate Desert North & South America, Asia, Australia Daytime temps high in summer, low in winter Plants: adapted to obtaining & conserving H2O Cacti: thick, fleshy stems that store water; leaves have waxy cuticle Desert Biomes Desert cont. Animals: some mammals, snakes, lizards, tortoises Have thick skin to prevent water loss Amphibians burrow & go dormant during “dry” season Most are nocturnal Desert Biomes 3. Cold Desert Ex: China’s Gobi Desert Winters are quite cold, summers are warm/hot Animals: lizards, gazelle, bactrian camel Desert Creature Assignment: Due To My Inbox Today Based on the characteristics of the desert: Extreme heat during day/ cold at night Low precipitation Few or small plants that have spines Rough sand Invent an organism that would thrive in the desert. Write a 1-2 paragraph essay about the creature & its adaptations: Name Appearance, size, color Behaviors Diet Defense mechanisms Reproductive strategies Grading Scheme: •100: 6+ COMPLETE SENTENCES about organism •105: plus a sketch •110: plus full color drawing Thursday, Oct. th 25 Reminders: Exam 5 (Biomes & Succession) is on Thursday, Nov. 1st Forest Biomes Bubble Map (note: instructions & notes online) is DUE FRIDAY!! Today’s Schedule: Bellringer: Name one desert organism. Aquatic Life Zone Notes Finish Desert Organism assignment Biome Map Homework Aquatic Life Zones Freshwater ecosystems – lakes, rivers, wetlands (marshes & swamps) Marine ecosystems – coastal marshes, estuaries, coral reefs, ocean Abiotic factors that affect life : temperature, light, dissolved oxygen, nutrients Freshwater Ecosystems Wetlands – areas of land covered with fresh water for at least part of the year Important b/c: Remove pollutants & improve water quality Control flooding Home for native & migratory wildlife Marine Ecosystems Estuaries –where fresh water from a river mixes with salt water from the ocean Home for many organisms, very productive Animals : fish, dolphins, manatees, otters, crabs, birds Threats: pollution, human development Marine Ecosystems Coral reefs – areas where coral animals build skeletons & support thousands of organisms (= high biodiversity) Found in shallow, clear tropical waters Threats: Coral bleaching – high water temperatures causes coral to die Marine Ecosystems Ocean Open ocean – phytoplankton perform photosynthesis eaten by zooplankton eaten by fish Deep ocean is dark, cold Supports decomposers, filter feeders Threats: pollution (runoff, city waste), overfishing, global warming Today’s Assignments Finish Desert Organism assignment from yesterday, if applicable Finish Forest Biome Bubble Map if applicable Complete Biome Map Homework – DUE TOMORROW Friday, Oct. th 26 Reminders: Exam 5 (Biomes & Succession) is on Thursday, Nov. 1st Today’s Schedule: Bellringer: _________ are where freshwater & salt water mix. Turn in Assignments: Biome Concept Map homework if haven’t yet Desert Organism assignment if haven’t yet Forest Biome Bubble Map if haven’t yet Desert Organisms Lab Desert Organisms Lab Instructions 1. THIS IS A LAB GRADE, SO PUT FORTH EFFORT! 2. YOU MUST VISIT 6 ORGANISMS (Plants & Animals) 3. YOU NOT TOUCH ANIMALS WITHOUT MS. TEARE PRESENT! 4. YOU MUST SHOW RESPECT TO ANIMALS, or YOU WILL LEAVE CLASS 5. LAB IS DUE AT END OF DAY! Monday, Oct. th 29 Reminders: Exam 5 (Biomes & Succession) is on Thursday, Nov. 1st Recent grades: Biome concept map (homework grade) Desert Organism Essay (class work grade) Desert Organisms Lab (lab grade) Today’s Schedule: Bellringer: _________ have the highest biodiversity of aquatic life zones. Succession Notes Exam 4: Biomes & Succession Study Guide (due Thursday) Ecological Succession = gradual process of change of species in a community over time Organisms occupy a site & change the environmental so that other organisms can come in Two types of succession: Primary Secondary Primary succession - occurs on lifeless, rocky ground (such as after volcano); steps: 1. Pioneer species arrive (lichens): don’t need soil to survive 2. Lichens die & decompose organic matter mixes with rock to start making soil 3. Mosses & ferns can grow in new soil die & add more nutrients to soil 4. Grasses & wildflowers can move in die & add more nutrients to soil 5. Shrubs & trees can survive 6. End in Climax community Climax Community lots of hardwood, shade-loving trees Secondary Succession - occurs after a disturbance (flood, fire, etc.) Disturbance can be by nature, animals, or humans (forestry, agriculture, construction) Soil & seeds still present, so takes shorter amount of time Start with grasses herbs, shrubs, small trees hardwood trees (climax community) Is Disturbance Good? Mild disturbance helps set back super competitors & allows other species to live Some ecosystems are adapted to disturbances (long-leaf pine!) Need fire to germinate seeds or to open cones Management now includes disturbances – controlled burns Assignments for Today Exam 4: Biomes & Succession Study Guide Due Thursday May not be able to go over it…. Tuesday, Oct. th 30 Reminders: Exam 5 (Biomes & Succession) is Thursday, Nov. 1st Recent grades: Biome concept map (homework grade) – Handed back Desert Organism Essay (class work grade) – Handed back Desert Organisms Lab (lab grade) – in process Today’s Schedule: Bellringer: ______ species start the process of making soil from bare rock. Work on Exam 4: Biomes & Succession Study Guide (due Thursday) If done, do Test-Day Extra Credit: word cloud &/or 5 test questions Review Game Wednesday, Oct. 31st Reminders: Exam 4 (Biomes & Succession) is TOMORROW! Exam 4 Study Guide - due tomorrow (homework grade) Bellringer Check Tomorrow during Exam Today’s Schedule: No Bellringer MC: Biome Project (brochure or journal) You can ask me questions about the study guide in the library If you are off-task on the computer, you will sit at the tables & study for the exam Thursday, Nov. st 1 Today’s Schedule: 10 minutes SILENT STUDY Turn in Bellringers – classwork grade Turn In Exam 4 Study Guide - homework grade After exam, read article The World’s Largest Dump: The Great Pacific Garbage Patch WRITE QUESTIONS & Answers to the following on a sheet of paper that has your NAME, DATE, PERIOD, & TITLE: 1. What is the North Pacific Gyre? 2. What kinds of trash are in it? 3. How big is the Giant Pacific Garbage Patch? 4. What damage does plastic causes? 5. Beyond plastics, how else is the trash hurting animals? 6. Where does most of this trash come from? Friday, Nov. nd 2 Reminders: Late work due today: Bellringers, Exam 4 Study Guide, etc. Biome Project is due Wednesday, Nov. 28th Today’s Schedule: No Bellringer Hand Out Biome Project Rubric Media Center Lab: Biome Project Remember: stay on task or loose computer privileges