1. Eighth Grade Science
Mrs.Lewis

2. STARTER 9/17 and 9/18 Learning Goal:
Nine Weeks Exam
October 4 & 5
Learning Goal:
I can explain the importance of biodiversity. 
SPI
Identify several reasons for the importance of maintaining the earth's biodiversity. 

3.  Definitions – Add these to the ones on your Definition page in Adaptations and Biodiversity section. Give examples in words 2-6. 
If you have completed the definitions AND graphed your Adaptations test grade, please work on H.1-H.3 and M.3 in IXL
Biodiversity
Extinct Species
Endangered Species 
Threatened Species
Introduced Species
Native Species
Acid Rain
Ozone Depletion

4. Biodiversity Game
Listen to directions carefully. We will be completing 4 rounds. 
Color
Number at Start
Number at Finish
Red 5
Orange
Yellow
Green 
Blue
Total 25

5. Game Cont. Round 2 – Moderate BioDiversity Round 3 Low BioDiversity
Color
Number at Start
Number at Finish
Red
Orange 10
Yellow
Green  5
Blue
Total 25
Color
Number at Start
Number at Finish
Red 25
Orange
Yellow
Green 
Blue
Total

6. Last Round - Challenge
You want a harvest of as many red plants as possible. Decide how many red plants you will start with and whether you will plant any other species. Strategically place your tiles on the board. 

7. Summary What do the tiles cut from the colored paper represent?
Which round had the lowest number of survivors? 
Infer why a high biodiversity helps a community survive?
Explain why organic farmers often grow crops of different species in the same field. 
Have a great day!! Don't forget your project next time!