Sunday, October 21, 2012

The Weeks of 10/15-10/26

Tues 10/16:  Guest teacher Ms. Dumas!  What is ecology?  Brainstorm biotic and abiotic factors.  Personal food webs.  Introduction to Whitaker Ponds.
Wed 10/17:  Short Periods.  Trophic Levels.  Hand out Field Trip Form.  Please get signed by Monday 10/29.
Fri 10/19:  Overview of communities and ecosystems.  Climate Change Activity.  See Report Link on this website.
Mon 10/22:  Finish Climate Change Activity.  What are the consequences?  The Precautionary Principle?  How is Ozone Depletion different from Greenhouse Effect?  Turn in Climate Change Packet.
Wed 10/24:  Practice Labs for Field Trip.  Water testing.  Weather activity.  Identifying plants and critters. 
Fri 10/26:  Using a Quadrat.  Soil Tests.  Remember to get your field trip form signed by Monday.

Whitaker Ponds Field Trip on Wednesday, October 31st from 9:45-1:45.

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