10.15.13 Ecological succession• We will observe and describe ecological succession using edusmart

S Name this Chart. Then describe what can be found at each point

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• Vocabulary from EDU

Take your own NotesInter activity draw each as we complete them

• Quiz

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• Describe the role of ecological succession in a microhabitat such as weeds in a garden.

• Use detail! So that your parents would understand what you are writing about!

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10.16.13 ecological succession video

Describe at least 4 physical properties of this unknown substance.

• We will observe and describe ecological succession using edusmart

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Edusmart Quiz Grading!

• Describe the difference between primary and secondary ecological succession in your own words from the video

• Read Pages 372-379 • answer the section review #’s 1-5 on pages

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• Describe what is happening in this picture. BE DETAILED. E

Explain a place where you have seen ecological succession happening in your own life

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10.17.13 Test Review

• Complete the chart in your journalS• We will observe and describe ecological succession playing trashkit

Name of element(s)

Compound? Organic?

CoNaClC6h12O6

KClO2

TRASHKIT REVIEW

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True or False

• Equilibrium is when two opposing forces are in balance.

• Describe biodiversity

• What is the main factor that contributes to the sustainability of an ecosystem?

True of False

• Ecological succession helps maintain equilibrium.

• A species that is responsibel for primary succession in an ecosystem MOST likely is able to carry out what process to survive?

• Describe the steps of secondary succession of an abandoned farm land (at least 4 stages)

True or False

Loss of a natural habitat is a serious threat to biodiversity

• Describe what it means to be a stable ecosystem.

What is the word we use for “a horrible natural event” ?

• List 5 catastrophic events that could disturb and ecosystem.

• What type of succession happens after a hurricane or tornado?

• If we are inspecting an area of a leaf. What tool would you use.

• What are some limiting factors for plants in a desert biome?

• What happens to gardens when they are left unattended?

• What is the word for shiny in science?

• Joey is cold and decides to eat some soup. What type of energy transformation happens?

• George decided to eat an entire bag of potato chips. Not only did he get a stomach ache, he raised his blood pressure and stored the extra carbohydrates as fat. What type of energy transformation happened?

• What type of energy transformation happens during photosynthesis?

• How does primary succession start?

• How does secondary succession start?

• Which takes longer, primary or secondary succession. WHY?

• What properties do the elements on the far right hand side of the periodic table have?

• What properties do the elements on the zig zag have?

List 6 physical properties you can observe or measure to determine what an unknown substance is.

• What tool do we use to measure mass?

• This is how much matter is in a certain space.

• How do you calculate density?

• What are the two units we can use to label density?

How are you going to study for your test tonight?

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10.18.13 TEST DAY

All your need on your desk is a writing Utensil!