Lesson Objective: SWBAT continue to 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 were the five (5) levels of the ecosystem that we mentioned in the Odyssey video last week? Please name the type of organisms of the food chain and give an example.
- Whole Class: TW continue discussion of the energy flow through an ecosystem on the flow of energy through the Food Chain. TW discuss abiotic and biotic organisms within an ecosystem. TW model completing Guided Notes activities through this portion of the new unit.
- Collaborative Group: Partners will continue to 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 should have completed the ReadWorks article online: "Human Microbiome: Your Body is an Ecosystem." These grades are already in Pinnacle.
- SWBAT review abiotic and biotic organisms on Quizlet Flashcards. Please make sure that you write down all the questions and answers in your notebook: quizlet.com/_qvgwi
- Have a Terrific Day of Extending your Learning! It's great to see you.