Lesson Objective: SWBAT explain how energy flows through an ecosystem, and how the number of organisms present depends on the amount of energy available.
NGSS: MS-ESS2-1; MS-LS2-3
NGSS: MS-ESS2-1; MS-LS2-3
- Do Now: What is energy? What is an ecosystem? How are they related? Please explain.
- Whole Class: TW begin a discussion of the energy flow through an ecosystem with a short video (Odyssey Earth) on the flow of energy through the Food Chain. TW explain the relationship of the Sun and ecosystems. TW model completing Guided Notes activities through this portion of the new unit. www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZOvqYypOuo&feature=youtu.be
- Collaborative Group: Partners will work together to complete the Energy Flow Guided Notes by reading and analyzing the material and completing the graphic organizer interactively online. www.mhhe.com/biosci/genbio/virtual_labs/BL_02/BL_02.html
- Independent Practice: SWBAT complete a ReadWorks article online: "Human Microbiome: Your Body is an Ecosystem." Ensure that you use the proper class codes: Log onto: www.readworks.org/student-authentication?url=%2Fstudent
- Select one class code: Cougars 7: BRM5HT or Matadors 7: 6PVKVG
- HOMEWORK: Study notes for Test next week; complete any incomplete work for ReadWorks.
- Have a Tremendously Informative Day of Increasing your Scientific Knowledge. It's great to see you again!