Weeks 14 and 15
November 17-21 and 24-28, 2014

Learning Goals: Relate topography and drainage to watersheds.  Describe sources of pollution in watersheds.Describe interactions in freshwater ecosystem. Describe alternative energy sources. Describe problems caused by algae abundance in freshwater ecosystems.








 
Week 14

Monday - Work on know your watershed activity

HW: watershed activities due 11/21

Tuesday - Introduce fantasy island watershed activity

HW: 3rd and final what's happening

Wednesday - Work on watershed activities

HW: watershed activities due 11/21

Thursday - Introduce semester project - alternative energy sources

HW: watershed activities due 11/21

Friday - Freshwater ecosystem ppt

HW: aquatic invasive species research

Week 15

Monday -  Algae and water quality investigation

HW: investigation due 11/26 

Tuesday - Project work day

HW: investigation due 11/26 

Wednesday -  Project work day

HW: sources due 12/4

Week 12 and 13
November  3 - 7 and 10 - 14, 2014

Learning Goals: Examine and discuss the major stages of succession, describing the generalized sequential order of the types of plant species. Present persuasive plan of recovery for an endangered species. Prepare for test.

 

Week 12

Monday -  In groups, examine primary and secondary succession; Succession ppt

HW: succession flow chart due 11/5

Tuesday -  Ecological succession lab

HW: lab questions

Wednesday - Work day: Endangered species project

HW: project due 11/10

Thursday - ER 1-4 No class

Friday -Review for test; Practice project presentations

HW: project due 11/10 & unit 2 test 11/11

Week 13
Monday -  Present endangered species projects 
HW: study

Tuesday - Unit 2 test

Wednesday -  Present endangered species projects 

Thursday/ Friday - Retreats/College Visit Days - No class

Extra Credit: First two emails with correct answer, earn 10 extra lab points. What are the top three countries with the most endangered species?