ECOLOGY UNIT 3

Week 1 Semester 2
Dates
Title
Homework

1/12 1/13

1/14
Ecology 1.6, 1.7

1/15 1/16
The Lorax 1.6, 1.7

Make sure you have a

notebook

Complete Lorax Questions

Check out the Lorax at
YOUR public library
I will recognize ecology
terms and make
connections to our new unit
in todays video THE LORAX!

Content
Objective

I will organize my school

life for our Ecology Unit!

Language
Objective

I will set up my notebook

for our new Ecology Unit.

Agenda

Do Now

What are we doing

today?
Do Now
Write about Break
CLAIM
EVIDENCE
REASON
Ecology Pre Test
Google Classroom
ECOLOGY:
Draw or write what you
know about this word.

I will answer questions

about the video and turn
them into Ms. Lewis on
Google Classroom.

What do I dream
about? (connect to
science)
The Lorax

Projects
Have you heard of the
Lorax?

What year (or decade) was

it originally created?
Germinate
Byproduct

Extra Notes,
Vocab

Week 2
Dates
Title

1/20
Photosynthesis 1.6, 1.7

1/21

1/22 1/23

Homework

Complete Lorax

Complete Lorax

Content
Objective

I will make a model of

photosynthesis to show
that plants provide energy
to the ecosystem.

I will make a model of

photosynthesis to show
that plants provide energy
to the ecosystem.

Bring in small plastic

container
Bring colored pencils
I will make a model of
photosynthesis to show that
plants provide energy to the
ecosystem.

Language
Objective

I will be able to write the

steps to the process of
photosynthesis.
Science Common
Assessment
Pho tosynthesis

Agenda

I will be able to write the

steps to the process of
photosynthesis.
Awards
Garden

I will be able to write the

steps to the process of
photosynthesis.
Photosynthesis Video
Clip
Photosynthesis Quiz

Diagram

Do Now

What is photosynthesis?
How does it happen?
Who makes it happen?

Extra Notes,
Vocab

photosynthesis

For photosynthesis:
Plants Need:
1)
2)
3)
Plants give:
1)
2)

Photosynthesis
Foldable

What do you remember

about these words from our
cell unit:
Chlorophyll
chloroplasts

Chlorophyll
chloroplasts

Week 3
Dates
Title

1/26 1/27
Writing about
Photosynthesis 1.6, 1.7

1/28
Awards!

1/29 1/30
Quiz on 1.6 and 1.7

Homework

Quiz THURS/FRI

Complete Vocab on Quizlet

Quiz today!

I will be able to show how

molecules from
photosynthesis change into
new molecules released by

I will be able to show how

molecules from
photosynthesis change into
new molecules released by

I will be able to show how

molecules from
photosynthesis change into
new molecules released by

Content
Objective

Language
Objective
Agenda

Do Now

Extra Notes,
Vocab

the plant!
I will write and give an
explanation of the formula
for photosynthesis.
Common Assessment
#2
Complete Leaf
Foldable
Unit 3 vocab on
Quizlet

the plant!
I will write and give an
explanation of the formula
for photosynthesis.
Awards
Tracker

Where does photosynthesis

take place in a plant?

What is the most common

sugar?

What makes plants green?

With what three letters

does the scientific name of
all sugars end?

the plant!
I will write and give an
explanation of the formula
for photosynthesis.
Review
Quiz
Tracker
Achieve

Write the formula for

photosynthesis below:

Organism
Photosynthesis
Chlorophyll
Chloroplasts
Glucose
Carbon Dioxide
Oxygen

Week 4
Dates
Title

2/2 2/3
Biotic Vs. Abiotic 2.4
Herbivore, Carnivore,

2/4
Awards!

2/5 2/6
Producer, Consumer,
Decomposer 2.2

Omnivore Review 2.3

Bring picture of animals
and plants

Bring picture of animals

and plants

Bring picture of animals and

plants

Content
Objective

I will distinguish between

biotic and abiotic factors in
an ecosystem.

I will categorize animals in

an ecosystem as herbivore,
omnivore or carnivore.

I will differentiate between

producers, consumers and
decomposers.

Language
Objective

I will draw examples and

place them in the correct
categories.

I will justify my
classifications of animals
with spoken and written
evidence.
Awards
Google Form (2.3)

I will choose an ecosystem

and research and display its
producers, consumers and
decomposers.
Producer, Consumer,
Decomposer Relay
Google Form (2.2)
Food Chain, Food Web

Herbivore? Omnivore?
Carnivore?
(from the pictures on the
board)

Producer, consumer,
decomposer?
From the examples on the
board

Homework

Agenda

Do Now

Extra Notes,
Vocab

Tracker
Biotic Vs. Abiotic
Outside
Google Form (2.4)
Herbivore, Omnivore,
Carnivore Sort
Give examples of living and
nonliving things in an
ecosystem (make a list).
Biotic
Abiotic

Herbivore
Omnivore
Carnivore

Producer
Consumer
Decomposer

Week 5
Dates
Title

2/9 2/10
Biotic Vs. Abiotic 2.4
Herbivore, Carnivore,
Omnivore Review 2.3
Bring picture of animals
and plants

2/11
Awards!

2/12 2/13
Producer, Consumer,
Decomposer 2.2

Bring picture of animals

and plants

Bring picture of animals and

plants

Content
Objective

I will distinguish between

biotic and abiotic factors in
an ecosystem.

I will categorize animals in

an ecosystem as herbivore,
omnivore or carnivore.

I will differentiate between

producers, consumers and
decomposers.

Language
Objective

I will draw examples and

place them in the correct
categories.

I will justify my
classifications of animals
with spoken and written
evidence.
Awards
Google Form (2.3)

I will choose an ecosystem

and research and display its
producers, consumers and
decomposers.
Producer, Consumer,
Decomposer Relay
Google Form (2.2)
Food Chain, Food Web

Herbivore? Omnivore?
Carnivore?
(from the pictures on the
board)

Producer, consumer,
decomposer?
From the examples on the
board

Homework

Agenda

Do Now

Extra Notes,

Tracker
Biotic Vs. Abiotic
Outside
Google Form (2.4)
Herbivore, Omnivore,
Carnivore Sort
Give examples of living and
nonliving things in an
ecosystem (make a list).
Biotic

Herbivore

Producer

Vocab

Abiotic

Omnivore
Carnivore

Consumer
Decomposer

Week 6
Dates
Title

2/17
Food Webs/Food Chains
(2.3)

2/18
Awards!

2/19 2/20
Biodiversity (2.5)

Homework

Complete Food Chain

Vocabulary in Quizlet

Quizlet

Content
Objective

I will be able to explain

connections between
organisms in food chains
and food webs.

I will choose a specific

ecosystem of focus for my
food chain.

I will complete all

components of my food
chain with my group.

Language
Objective

I will practice organizing

food chains and explain
connections verbally and
written.
Science Dictionary
Food Chain Vs. Food
Web
Examples
Practice your own
What is the difference
between a food chain and

I will sketch and brainstorm

components of my
ecosystem.

I will draw and label the

components of my food
chain.

Agenda

Do Now

Awards
Complete Drawings

What can cause an food

chain to become

Vocabulary Review
Work Time with group
Oh, Deer

Where do humans fit into

food chains?

a food web?
Extra Notes,
Vocab

Food chain
Food web
Interaction

unbalanced?
Ecosystem
Biome

Week 7
Dates
Title

2/23 2/24
Food Webs/Food Chains
(2.3)

2/25
Awards!

2/26 2/27
Biodiversity (2.5)

Homework

Complete Food Chain

Vocabulary in Quizlet

Quiz!

Content
Objective

I will be able to explain

connections between
organisms in food chains
and food webs.

I will use my resources to

answer quiz questions.

I will analyze connections

between organisms in food
webs and impacts on that
food web.

Language
Objective

I will practice organizing

food chains and explain
connections verbally and
written.

I will sketch and brainstorm

components of my
ecosystem.

I will use science vocabulary

to emphasize these
connections.

Agenda

Do Now

Extra Notes,
Vocab

Science Dictionary
Flip Book!!

What can cause an food

chain to become
unbalanced?
Food chain
Food web
Interaction

Awards
Quiz

Where do humans fit into

food chains?

Ecosystem
Biome

Oh, Deer
Graphing of
Predator/Prey
relationships

A predator is an organism
whom
Eats/gets eaten?
A prey is an organism whom
eats/gets eaten?
Predator
Prey
Relationship

Week 8
Dates
Title

3/2 3/3
Predator/Prey Relationships

3/4
Awards!

3/5 3/6
Biodiversity (2.5)

Homework

Complete Food Chain

Vocabulary in Quizlet

Quiz!

Content
Objective

I will be able to explain

connections between
organisms in food chains
and food webs.

I will use my resources to

answer quiz questions.

I will recognize and explain

connections between
organisms in a food web.

Language
Objective

I will practice organizing

food chains and explain

I will sketch and brainstorm

components of my

I will use science vocabulary

to emphasize these

Agenda

Do Now

Extra Notes,
Vocab

connections verbally and

written.
Science Dictionary
Flip Book!!

What can cause an food

chain to become
unbalanced?
Food chain
Food web
Interaction

ecosystem.

Awards
Quiz

Where do humans fit into

food chains?

Ecosystem
Biome

connections.

Oh, Deer
Graphing of
Predator/Prey
relationships

A predator is an organism
whom
Eats/gets eaten?
A prey is an organism whom
eats/gets eaten?
Predator
Prey
Relationship

Week 9
Dates
Title
Homework

3/9 3/10
Human Impacts on
Biodiversity
(Endangered Species)
Bring in project materials

3/11
Awards!
Complete Project

Content
Objective

I will research and choose

an organism that is

I will create a presentation

for my classmates and

3/12 3/13
Human Impacts on
Biodiversity
(Endangered Species)
Prepare Project Presentation
for next week!
I will gather and organize my
information to translate it

Language
Objective
Agenda

Do Now

Extra Notes,
Vocab

currently endangered!

informational poster for

the hallways.

into a presentation for my

classmates.

I will organize my notes (on

my species) and create a
visual presentation.
Video Ideas
Choose Topic
Work Time

I will organize my notes

(on my species) and create
a visual presentation.I
Awards
Work Time

I will organize my notes (on

my species) and create a
visual presentation.
Poster for hallway
Complete project
Prepare presentation

What does it mean if an

organism is endangered?

What human impacts did

you find that affect your
organism?

What do you need to

complete on your project?

Biodiversity
Hot spot
Species
Google Classroom

endangered

Threatened
Critically

Week 10
Dates
Title

3/16 3/17
Endangered Species

3/18
Awards!

3/19 3/20
Endangered Species
Presentations

Homework

Bring in project materials

Complete Project

Complete Quiz Vocab

Content
Objective

Language
Objective
Agenda

Do Now

Extra Notes,
Vocab

I will categorize species

into the following groups:
Threatened, Vunerable,
Endangered, Critically
Endangered.
I will take notes using a
table to organize the
information I learn.
Project Clean up!
Practice Presentation
Presentation
Expectations
Presentations
What are some current
threats to BIG CATS
(felines)?
Threatened
Vunerable
Endangered
Critical
Google Classroom

Week 11

I will categorize species

into the following groups:
Threatened, Vunerable,
Endangered, Critically
Endangered.I
I will take notes using a
table to organize the
information I learn.
Awards
Presentations

I will classify Endangered

Species by the major threats
to their population.

Turtles are often used for ?

Colorful birds like Rio are

captured illegally and sold
OR killed. This is called ?

Poaching
Bycatch

I will organize my notes (on

my species) and create a
visual presentation.
Complete
Presentations
Quizlet Vocabulary
Hang up posters

Dates
Title

3/16 3/17
Review Unit 3

3/18
Awards!

3/19 3/20
Review Unit 3

Homework

Study Quizlet Vocabulary

Read over notes

Quiz

Content
Objective

I will practice analyzing

data on living things.

I will classify Endangered

Species by the major threats
to their population.

Language
Objective

I will

I will categorize species

into the following groups:
Threatened, Vunerable,
Endangered, Critically
Endangered.I
I will take notes using a
table to organize the
information I learn.
Awards
Presentations

Turtles are often used for ?

Colorful birds like Rio are

captured illegally and sold
OR killed. This is called ?

Agenda

Do Now

Extra Notes,
Vocab

Project Clean up!

Practice Presentation
Presentation
Expectations
Presentations
What are some current
threats to BIG CATS
(felines)?
Threatened
Vunerable
Endangered
Critical

Poaching
Bycatch

I will organize my notes (on

my species) and create a
visual presentation.
Complete
Presentations
Quizlet Vocabulary
Hang up posters

Google Classroom