1. Monday’s Writing Topic - PreAP ~ Week 4 ~ Sept. 12 – 16 ~
Part 1 - Requirements: Write a page on the provided topic(s). This assignment is assigned every second week and due at the end of the week assigned. It is considered homework which you are to work on at home, but may work on in class, if you finish classwork early. You must use proper English language and structure (e.g. introduction paragraph, body paragraphs and conclusion paragraphs). It must be a minimum of a page in length on regular notebook paper. Use Biology vocabulary terms covered in class and thoroughly use your notes (internet resources are permitted, however, using your notes is highly encouraged).

2. Monday’s Writing Topic - PreAP ~ Week 4 ~ Sept. 12 – 16 ~
Describe the flow of matter through the carbon cycle including the carbon sources and sinks. Also describe the nitrogen cycles, discussing nitrogen fixation and denitrification. Lastly, explain the consequences of disrupting both these cycles.
Describe how environmental change can impact ecosystem stability. Consider the following which can affect ecosystem stability: (1) greenhouse effect, (2) climate change, (3) pollution, (4) biomagnification, (5) acid precipitation, and (6) deforestation.

3. Monday’s Writing Topic - PreAP ~ Week 4 ~ Sept. 12 – 16 ~
Part 2 – Creating a Class “Word Wall/Roof”: Each student will be assigned a key term for this unit. You must either draw or print a picture that represents the true meaning of this term and have the written key term below it. This drawing/picture must be on a separate paper from Part 1, and should be approximately a 1/2 page in size. Ensure to include your name (first and last), date, and period on the back of drawing/picture.

4. Monday’s Writing Topic - Level ~ Week 4 ~ Sept. 12 – 16 ~
Part 1 – Requirements: (1) Get a notebook paper, (2) Write your first and last name, period, and date at the top of the paper, (3) Title the page: “Week 4 – Monday’s Vocabulary”. (4) Complete the following vocabulary terms by writing the definition. Time will be provided in class to start this assignment but, it will likely require additional time to be completed as homework (i.e. tutorial times). Use proper English language and structure. Permitted sources include notes and worksheets from class, the Internet and textbooks. Due Friday.
Ecological pyramid
Nitrogen fixation
Food chain 
Denitrification
Food web
Carbon sinks
Primary succession 
Carbon sources 
Secondary succession
Biomagnification
Carrying capacity

5. Monday’s Writing Topic - Level ~ Week 4 ~ Sept. 12 – 16 ~
Part 2 – Creating a Class “Word Wall”: Each student will be assigned a key term for this unit. You must either draw or print a picture that represents the true meaning of this term and have the written key term below it. This drawing/picture must be on a separate paper from Part 1, and should be approximately a 1/2 page in size. Ensure to include your name (first and last), date, and period on the back of drawing/picture.