Greetings & Welcome Kernersville Middle School 6 th Grade Science, Teacher: Mrs. Edna Thompson, ESSENTIAL QUESTION (E.Q. – Classwork) What happens when organisms are introduced to a new environment HOMEWORK (H): Correct Test 8 and get it signed (due 3-10); Return signed “Study Guide 8” (due 3-11) CLASSROOM CAPTAINS /9 to 3/18/11 Bi-Weekly Treats CAPTAINS FOR 2 CLASSES/2 WKS = 3 TREATS; Restroom=4 TREATS 1 st Paper–Gabriella, Jose C.Assistant –Grant, LeroyBooks–Gabriella, Jose C.Folders –Kristanna, MaddyRestroom –Bryanna 2 nd Paper–Zachary, JustinAssistant –Makayla, AshleyBooks–Zachary, KyleFolders –Chey, Jason Cafeteria–Chey, Jason Restroom –Makayla 3 rd Paper–Grant, JalilAssistant –Kristanna, BryannaFolders –Jose, LeroyCafeteria –Jose, MaddyRestroom –Jalil 4 th Paper–Carson, EthanAssistant –Kyle, CheyanneFolders–Ashley, CheyanneTrash –Ethan, JustinRestroom –Carson

SCIENCE TEST MARCH 16 WEDTest in 2 days 17 THU Test Tomorrow 18 FRITest Today REMINDER! 7 more school days! 18

ACTIVATION (Short Story - 5 minutes) Have you ever seen a mother bird feeding a baby bird? What did you think when you saw it? OR What do you think of the baby birds in this picture?

In the next chapter we will explore ecology. VOCABULARY (5 minutes) What I think it is…

ecology (n): the study of the relationships between organisms, including humans and the environment VOCABULARY (5 minutes)

LEARN SOMETHING NEW (25-30 minutes) Turn to page E-3 in the yellow “Science & Life Issues” book Complete your worksheet as you read.

LEARN SOMETHING NEW (25-30 minutes) Turn to page E-3 in the yellow “Science & Life Issues” book Complete your worksheet as you read.

SUMMARIZING: Write your response on your E.Q. Log (3-5 minutes) From what you have read so far, was introducing the Nile perch a good or bad decision? (>/= 3-5 sentences) CLASSROOM CAPTAINS /9 to 3/18/11 Bi-Weekly Treats CAPTAINS FOR 2 CLASSES/2 WKS = 3 TREATS; Restroom=4 TREATS 1 st Paper–Gabriella, Jose C.Assistant –Grant, LeroyBooks–Gabriella, Jose C.Folders –Kristanna, MaddyRestroom –Bryanna 2 nd Paper–Zachary, JustinAssistant –Makayla, AshleyBooks–Zachary, KyleFolders –Chey, Jason Cafeteria–Chey, Jason Restroom –Makayla 3 rd Paper–Grant, JalilAssistant –Kristanna, BryannaFolders –Jose, LeroyCafeteria –Jose, MaddyRestroom –Jalil 4 th Paper–Carson, EthanAssistant –Kyle, CheyanneFolders–Ashley, CheyanneTrash –Ethan, JustinRestroom –Carson