2nd Block Biology

Week of: 4/22/24

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Course Name: Modified Biology 

Monday

Standard(s): 5a. Plan and carry out investigations and analyze data to support explanations about factors affecting biodiversity and populations in ecosystems.

5b. Develop and use models to analyze the cycling of matter and flow of energy within ecosystems through the processes of photosynthesis and cellular respiration.

-Arranging components of a food web according to energy flow.

-Comparing the quantity of energy in the steps of an energy pyramid. 

-Explaining the need for cycling of major Biochemical elements (C,O, N, P, H)

LT: I am learning about how energy flows in an ecosystem. 

SC: 

-I can describe how energy flows in 1 direction in a food chain.

-I can differentiate between a food chain and a food web.

-I can differentiate between producers, consumers, decomposers and detritivores.

-I can describe the 10% rule. 

Lesson/Activity:

-Food chains, webs, and energy pyramids notes

-Food chain/Food Web Practice WS 

-Ecosystem vocabulary activities (Flocabulary) 

-Make Ecosystem Flashcards 

Resources:

Teacher created materials

Flocabulary

Tuesday

Standard(s): 5a. Plan and carry out investigations and analyze data to support explanations about factors affecting biodiversity and populations in ecosystems.

5b. Develop and use models to analyze the cycling of matter and flow of energy within ecosystems through the processes of photosynthesis and cellular respiration.

-Arranging components of a food web according to energy flow.

-Comparing the quantity of energy in the steps of an energy pyramid. 

-Explaining the need for cycling of major Biochemical elements (C,O, N, P, H)

LT: I can describe the different ways that organisms interact within an ecosystem. 

SC: 

-I can give an example of a predator/prey relationship.

-I can give an example of mutualism.

-I can give an example of commensalism.

-I can give an example of parasitism.

-I can give an example of competition in an ecosystem. 

Lesson/Activity:

-Food Chain Matching Review WS

-Community Interaction Foldable (Mutualism, Commensalism, Parasitism, Competition, Predator-Prey) 

-Ecological relationships activity (match the real world example to the correct type of community interaction)

-Finish Ecosystem Vocab activities and flashcards(Flocabulary) 

-Energy Flow Map Color Sheet 

Resources:

Teacher created materials

EdPuzzle, Flocabulary 

Wednesday

Standard(s): 5a. Plan and carry out investigations and analyze data to support explanations about factors affecting biodiversity and populations in ecosystems.

5b. Develop and use models to analyze the cycling of matter and flow of energy within ecosystems through the processes of photosynthesis and cellular respiration.

-Arranging components of a food web according to energy flow.

-Comparing the quantity of energy in the steps of an energy pyramid. 

-Explaining the need for cycling of major Biochemical elements (C,O, N, P, H)

LT: I can describe the different ways that organisms interact within an ecosystem. 

SC: 

-I can give an example of a predator/prey relationship.

-I can give an example of mutualism.

-I can give an example of commensalism.

-I can give an example of parasitism.

-I can give an example of competition in an ecosystem. 

Lesson/Activity:

-Community Interaction Graphic Organizer

-Community Interaction Matching PPT  (match the real world example to the correct type of community interaction)

-Intro Keystone Species (Keystone Species EdPuzzle Clip w/questions) 

-Unit 6 Kahoot Review, if time allows 

Resources:

Teacher created materials

Flocabulary, Kahoot 

Thursday

Standard(s): 5a. Plan and carry out investigations and analyze data to support explanations about factors affecting biodiversity and populations in ecosystems.

5b. Develop and use models to analyze the cycling of matter and flow of energy within ecosystems through the processes of photosynthesis and cellular respiration.

-Arranging components of a food web according to energy flow.

-Comparing the quantity of energy in the steps of an energy pyramid. 

-Explaining the need for cycling of major Biochemical elements (C,O, N, P, H)

LT: I can describe the importance of a keystone species in an ecosystem. 

SC: 

-I can describe how energy flows in 1 direction in a food chain.

-I can differentiate between a food chain and a food web.

-I can differentiate between producers, consumers, decomposers and detritivores.

-I can describe the 10% rule. 

-I can define keystone species.

-I can give an example of a keystone species. 

Lesson/Activity:

-Some Animals are More Equal than Others: Keystone Species and Trophic Cascades video clip and questions 

-Research Keystone Species in our area 

-Finish Factors that affect Biodiversity notes

-Finish Lion King and Activity 

Resources:

Teacher created materials

Video Clip: Some Animals are More Equal than Others: Keystone Species and Trophic Cascades

Friday

Standard(s): 5a. Plan and carry out investigations and analyze data to support explanations about factors affecting biodiversity and populations in ecosystems.

5b. Develop and use models to analyze the cycling of matter and flow of energy within ecosystems through the processes of photosynthesis and cellular respiration.

-Arranging components of a food web according to energy flow.

-Comparing the quantity of energy in the steps of an energy pyramid. 

-Explaining the need for cycling of major Biochemical elements (C,O, N, P, H)

LT: I can describe how limiting factors can impact the size of the population. 

SC: 

-I can list factors that impact the size of a population. 

-I can use a graph to determine the relationship between 2 different populations in an ecosystem. 

-I can discuss how keystone species are important to the survival of a population. 

Lesson/Activity:

-Population notes

-Population Dynamics Graphic Organizer Review Sheet (Mini Quiz next week)

-Population Growth Review WS w/ partner 

-Progress Learning EOC Practice

Resources:

-Teacher created materials, Progress Learning