DO NOW What is an ecosystem? What are the parts of an ecosystem? Date: 5/8 No homework this week! What is an ecosystem? What are the parts of an ecosystem?

ESSENTIAL QUESTION: How do catastrophic events impact ecosystems? OBJECTIVES: -Take notes on Catastrophic Events projects to understand how they impact ecosystems?

Catastrophic Event Project Finish Project 1. Make sure all questions are answered on your event and evidence is provided when prompted 2. Your project is in format of your choice (ppt., prezi, news cast, etc…) 3. Most Catastrophic Event paper is finished and slide is added to your project When finished, you may create a Kahoot on the Catastrophic Event you researched

DO NOW How do tornadoes form and what part of the U.S. do they occur? Date: 5/10 How do tornadoes form and what part of the U.S. do they occur?

Catastrophic Event Project Finish Project When finished, you may create a Kahoot on the Catastrophic Event you researched When finished with Kahoot, you will complete a comic strip that tells the story through images and text about the worst Catastrophic Event you did your research on.

DO NOW Date: 5/11&5/12 Name two cell organelles and their functions.

Presentation Expectations Voice Level 0 during presentations Applaud groups respectfully after each presentation During Presentation: Note taking

Peer Evaluations Voice Level 0 Eyes on your own paper Keep you evaluation covered

The Year in Review Answer the 3 questions with your table group You may use your notes, text books, and each other to answer the questions Each table will elect a spokesperson to present the answers to the class Answer the questions on “The Year in Review” student sheet while listening to presenters

DO NOW Which Ecoregion of Texas might experience a hurricane? Why? Date: 5/13 Which Ecoregion of Texas might experience a hurricane? Why? Which Ecoregion of Texas might experience a tornado? Why?

ESSENTIAL QUESTION: How do catastrophic events impact ecosystems? OBJECTIVES: -Review for Test -Take Test and Grade -Review MOY Results and Complete a reflection

Quiz Voice Level 0