2.  The Brown Treesnake on Guam (Guam: US Territory, 16+ hr. flight from LA)  Biodiversity Crisis Threats & Solutions  Populations over time Graphing  Exit quiz Reflections/Objectives?

3.  Review: What does the term invasive species mean?  Think: What type of impact do you think this brown treesnake might have if it was introduced into a new ecosystem ?

4.  Conversation: Small group, in quiet voices 1. Take turns reading each section. 2. At the end of each section, discuss the most important point with your partner. 3. Come to agreement, and write in your own words the key point of the section in the space below each paragraph.

5. Present You and your group will select ONE way to demonstrate group collaboration and comprehension. I want to see high quality work within a 7 minute time frame. Watch the timer. Please be seated and be quiet when the time is up. Always stay focused and on-task, and always contribute! You and your group will select ONE way to demonstrate group collaboration and comprehension. I want to see high quality work within a 7 minute time frame. Watch the timer. Please be seated and be quiet when the time is up. Always stay focused and on-task, and always contribute! I will be able to discuss & present the threats to biodiversity due to human impact by describing specific causes & effects through a format I select from a menu of choices.”

6. Poem Create a 3 line poem expressing the negative impact humans have made to the Australian ecosystem. Twitter Create a tweet ( 140 characters/20 words or less) that summarizes the article and what you learned today

7.  Go to p. 1230. Include Concepts 55.2, 55.3, 55.4, 55.5 in your reading outline.  Create a mini-poster 1. showing how human activities are destroying biodiversity 2. some solutions.

8.  In groups, use the coins given to you to figure out which one is a better deal. ( 10 minutes to work on this) Option A: You start with 10 cents and earn 1 cent per day. Day 1: 10 cents ….. Day 7: ? Cents Option B: You start with 10 cents and earn 1% per day. Day 1: 10 cents…..Day 7: ? Cents Choose one option. How is this related to ecology?

9.  See handout  * handouts will be posted online

10. 1. How do brown treesnakes in Guam affect biodiversity? Why? ( 3 sentences) 2. Vocabulary Review. Define each term. Why are these grouped together? Mitosis, meiosis, fertilization 3. Did you achieve today’s objectives? Why/why not? 4. Reflection. Choose one and complete the thought. I learned… I liked… I look forward to… I want to work on… Because of today’s lesson, I feel…