2.  Biodiversity ( Bi 6a quiz)  The Brown Treesnake on Guam (Guam: US Territory, 16+ hr. flight from LA)

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. Mini-Recap of the Article! LG: “IWBAT 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.” Did you meet the learning goal for today?

8.  I learned…  I liked…  I look forward to…  I want to work on…