Biomes & Habitats
Friday, Dec. 8, 2023
Objective: Submit cover letter and resume
Describe major biomes in the world
Leading Question: What determines how biomes are different?
Submit final copy of cover letter and resume'
Make a course journal entry (identify what we did this week in class and how prepared you are to assess)
Make an experience journal entry (identify how much time you spent doing your SAE and explain what you did)
Make a financial entry if you spent money or received money relating to your SAE
Submit 3 pictures of your SAE project in the SAE project journal
Biome matching activity (picture to description)
Discuss biomes - take notes
Biome pictures in interactive notebook
Monday, December 11, 2023
Objective: Describe major biomes of the world
Leading Question: What is ecology?
Complete the Where do I belong?” worksheet.
Sort cards
Complete the wildlife habitat, benefits and ecosystems worksheet.
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Objective: Describe major biomes of the world
Leading Question: What are biotic components of a biome?
Gather more information on each biome by completing a Gallery walk. Take notes on each biome on the biome notes sheet.
Check your "Where do I belong?" worksheet and adjust answers
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Objective: Determine the basic needs of living organisms.
Leading Question: What are the basic needs of living organisms?
Always, Sometimes, Never habitat statements
Read habitat requirements in Ch. 6 posted in google classroom and poster it (3 big ideas and picture)
Take notes on habitat requirements - Compete questions 1 and 3.
Complete the I'm Thirsty activity.
Thursday, December 14, 2023
Objective: Determine how carrying capacity is affected by habitat requirements
Leading Question: How is carrying capacity affected?
Review with sort cards
Carrying capacity game
Inside/Outside circles reflecting on game
Friday, December 15, 2023
Objective: Analyze a wildlife species and its niche in an ecosystem
Leading Question: How does a niche affect an ecosystem?
Make a course journal entry (identify what we did this week in class and how prepared you are to assess)
Make an experience journal entry (identify how much time you spent doing your SAE and explain what you did)
Make a financial entry if you spent money or received money relating to your SAE
You have two weeks before your SAE project is complete. You must have 15 hours!!!
Complete the "Which Niche" activity
Take notes on stratification and succession.
Complete the Ecology worksheet.
Monday, December 18, 2023
Objective: Assess on biomes and habitats
Leading Question: What are two characteristics of the tundra biome?
Tic Tac Toe Boards
Complete the 3D habitat model project.
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Objective: Assess on biomes and habitats
Leading Question: What is succession?
Complete the 3D habitat model project.
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Objective: Assess on biomes and habitats
Leading Question: What are limiting factors for wildlife?
Complete the 3D habitat model project.
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Objective: Assess on biomes and habitats
Leading Question: What is stratification?
Complete the 3D habitat model project. The project is due today.
Turn in interactive notebook.
Friday, December 22, 2023
Objective: Evaluate SAE status and learn about trees and reindeer
Leading Question: How do Christmas trees and reindeer relate to wildlife and forestry?
Turn in interactive notebook
Write a course journal
Write an experience journal
Complete the Christmas tree and reindeer activity