1st Two Weeks—Components of an Ecosystem Day 03 7th Grade Science 1st Two Weeks—Components of an Ecosystem Day 03 Turn in HOMEWORK in the Gray Basket Please pickup the following: * Text Features worksheet

Bell Work What does it mean for something to be alive? Agenda: Backyard Ecosystem Continue working on your Food Chain Book

both provide lungs to breath both provide oxygen and protection Q1: The skeleton of a mouse and the exoskeleton of a crab are similar in what way? both provide lungs to breath both provide oxygen and protection both provide a strong muscular system both provide strength and body support SC8.3.4.c DOK1

Q2: What way can a scientist have success when they explore and learn about the natural world? going on-line for information completing experiments in the lab reading books and magazines about the natural world observing and recording, then analyzing and communicating data collected SC8.1.1.a DOK1

Mathematics Booster The first graduated cylinder shows the volume of water before the lead sinker was put in. The second graduated cylinder shows the volume of water after the sinker was put in the water. Based on this information, what is the volume of the sinker?

Greek and Latin Roots Greek/Latin Meaning Sentence herbi- grass, plant -vore to eat bio- life, living matter a- not, without de- reduce, away, down, remove

Objectives I will know (knowledge): I will be able to (skill): the components of an ecosystem. the biotic and abiotic factors that impact an ecosystem. ecosystems are communities of organisms and their abiotic environment. producers transform sunlight into chemical energy through photosynthesis. I will be able to (skill): diagram and explain the flow of energy through a simple food web. distinguish between biotic and abiotic factors within a given biome.

Bell Work Answer What does it mean for something to be alive? Answer:

A1: The skeleton of a mouse and the exoskeleton of a crab are similar in what way? A. both provide lungs to breath Skeletons do not provide lungs. B. both provide oxygen and protection Skeletons do not provide oxygen. C. both provide a strong muscular system Skeletons do not have muscles. D. both provide strength and body support The purpose of a skeleton is to provide strength and support. SC8.3.4.c DOK1

A2: What way can a scientist have success when they explore and learn about the natural world? A. going on-line for information Being on-line does not help a scientist interact with the natural world. B. completing experiments in the lab The lab setting does not necessarily help a scientist interact with the natural world. C. reading books and magazines about the natural world Reading books does not help a scientist interact with the natural world. D. observing and recording, then analyzing and communicating data collected These are all things that would help a scientist interact with the natural world. SC8.1.1.a DOK1

Mathematics Booster 40 mL – 30 mL = 10 mL The first graduated cylinder shows the volume of water before the lead sinker was put in. The second graduated cylinder shows the volume of water after the sinker was put in the water. Based on this information, what is the volume of the sinker? (After volume) – (Before volume) = Volume of the lead sinker 40 mL – 30 mL = 10 mL Volume of Lead Sinker = 10 mL

Hulu Hoop

How do we classify these items? Living Non-living

How do we classify these items? Living Non-living What are the Scientific terms for Living and Non-Living? Biotic Abiotic The parts of a habitat that are living, or once living, and interact with an organism. The nonliving parts of a habitat.

Backyard Ecosystem—Procedures Select an area on the ground with your hulu hoop to represent an ecosystem. Observe EVERYTHING in your circle ecosystem. Record your observations on the chart below. Take small samples of each component and put them in your plastic bag.

Assignment (homework if not completed): Complete the following: Data Analysis Questions & Conclusions

Exit Slip How is the grass included in the ecosystem? Food Chain Book DUE: Monday, September 11th Missing Assignment emails will be sent home Friday, September 1st Gradebook Items (Grades can be found on IC): Safety Contract Text Features Scavenger Hunt Backyard Ecosystem (DUE: Thursday, August 31st) Food Chain Booklet (DUE: Monday, September 11th) Ecology Root Word Foldable (Given next class) (DUE: Tuesday, September 5th)

I will know (knowledge): the components of an ecosystem. Ecosystem Day 03

I will know (knowledge): the biotic and abiotic factors that impact an ecosystem. Ecosystem Day 03

I will know (knowledge): ecosystems are communities of organisms and their abiotic environment. Ecosystem Day 03

I will know (knowledge): producers transform sunlight into chemical energy through photosynthesis. Ecosystem Day 03

I will be able to (skill) diagram and explain the flow of energy through a simple food web. Ecosystem Day 03

I will be able to (skill) distinguish between biotic and abiotic factors within a given biome. Ecosystem Day 03