1. Explain the changes in motion shown on graph A and graph B. Which graph shows an object accelerating? 03.18.13 Unit 12 Vocabulary S GRAPH A GRAPH B

2. Copy the vocabulary words at each station. You have 20 minutes Be responsible and stay on task. Vocabulary Stations P

3. Using a strip of paper: Front = Word with Picture Back = Definition & Sentence Word Wall Word A

4. Post – it Question C Create a vocabulary Question: Multiple choice True or False Fill in the blank Short answer.

5. Write a half page story using at least 7 vocabulary words you learned today. Vocabulary Story E

6. Animal that preys and feeds on other animals. Predator P

7. An animal taken by a predator as food. Prey P

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

9. Both organisms benefit from each other. Mutualism P

10. Organism that obtains food from another organisms without damaging it or benefitting it. Commensalism P

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

12. Came from a living thing, currently living, or once lived. Biotic P

13. Nonliving things in an environment. Abiotic P

14. Organisms compete for food. Competition P

15. Organisms depend on each other and abiotic factors for survival Interdependent P

16. All the living and nonliving things interacting in the environment. Ecosystem P

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

18. To make unclean by contamination or waste. Pollution P

19. A distinguishing characteristic of an organism. Trait P

20. Habitats formed from sunken objects in the ocean. Artificial Reef P

21. A period of below-average rain (precipitation). Drought P

22. A living thing Organism P

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

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

25. Identify the phases of the Moon at each point. 1.T = 2.Q= 3.R= 4.S= 03.19.13 Relationships Among Organisms Edu S Obj: We will learn about symbiotic relationships in an ecosystem by taking notes using an interactive presentation.

26. Use the following note organizer to take notes during the interactive presentation. P Note Organizer EduEdu Ecosystem Explain relationships Influence of Abiotic Factors Biotic FactorsProducer - ConsumerWater/Soil Abiotic FactorsPredator - PreyAtmosphere Interaction Examples Parasite - HostTemperature/ Sun

27. Rhize & Grow InteractivityInteractivity A Write Hypothesis:

28. 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 lesson be improved? 1.Number your paper from 1 – 10. 2.Focus on your quiz. 3.Trade and grade

29. 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 lesson be improved? 1.Number your paper from 1 – 10. 2.Focus on your quiz. 3.Trade and grade

30. Which piece of topographic map shows a steep canyon? Explain your answer… 03.20.13 Food Web Stations S Map AMap B Obj: We will describe relationships amongst organisms in food webs in a particular ecosystems by working in stations.

31. Using the Populations and Communities reading read pages 360-363. Complete the following note organizer. Reading comprehension P Types of Relationships DescribeExamples Consumer Producer Predator-Prey Mutualism Parasitism Symbiotic

32. 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 Stations A

33. Station Analysis Questions C 1. 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.

34. 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/Reflection E

35. Describe the energy transformations that occur in a flashlight. 03.21.13 Traits & Adaptations S ChemicalElectrical Light Obj: We will explore how short and long-term environmental changes affect organisms by completing trait and adaptation stations.

36. Describe the following using your own words: 1.Adaptation 2.Predator-Prey 3.Parasite - host 4.Mutualism 5.Ecosystem 6.Abiotic 7.Trait Vocabulary Check P

37. Types of Adaptations A Complete the chart using page 119 on the class set. Types of Adaptations DescriptionExample Structural Behavioral Functional

38. At each station: 1.Write station # 2.Answer questions using complete sentences 3.Follow instructions. Adaptation Stations C

39. Analysis Questions E 1.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)

40. 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