For the last 2 weeks we have looked at the movement of energy in ecosystems by studying energy roles, food chains, food webs, and energy pyramids.
This week we will continue with food webs, but also begin to look at the cycles of matter, biogeography, and biomes.
A tentative schedule this week includes:
Monday - Notes on Cycles of Matter / Food Web Activity
Tuesday - Outlining Section 23.3 / Food Web Activity
Wednesday - Quiz over Outline / Food Web Activity
Thursday - Notes on Biomes / Biome Chart / Food Web Activity
Friday - Video on a Biome / Begin Survivor Activity / Finish Food Web Activity
Homework this week includes:
23.2 Worksheet due Wednesday
Finish 23.3 Outline by Wednesday
23.3 Worksheet due Thursday
23.4 Worksheet due Friday
Reading 23.4 (p.734 - 745) by Monday
Chapter 23 Study Guide due Monday (October 1st)
Helpful Websites:
The Water Cycle
Animated Diagram of the Water Cycle
NASA: Hydrologic Cycle
Carbon Cycle
Oxygen Cycle
Nitrogen Cycle
Websites for Biome Survivor Activity:
What's it Like Where You Live
Earth Floor: Biomes
Blue Planet Biomes
World Biomes
Mission Biomes
Lists of Biomes
National Geographic: Wild World
Rainforest
Habitats and Biomes
Desert
Introduction to Biomes
Polar Biome
Antarctica
