1. Eighth Grade Science
Mrs.Nelson

2. PLEASE BRING YOUR BOOK TODAY!!!!!!!
STARTER 10/27 and 10/28
Analyze the image. Write a possible caption for it considering our work so far with this unit standard.
SPI
Identify several reasons for maintaining the earth’s biodiversity.
Learning Goal:
Analyze the effects of introduced species on an environment.

3. Factors impacting Biodiversity and Conservation Biology Efforts sheet

4. GSMNP Web Quest
Take a copy of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park Web Quest.
Use the park website to explore this biodiversity unit standard.
Completion of the web quest will take multiple class periods.
Utilize your knowledge of vocab words and the daily learning goals to successfully complete daily sections.

5. Introduced Species Virtual Lab
Individuals record work in you science journal.
Read over the numbered copy of the virtual lab directions. Record the objectives at the top of your paper.
Number to five labeling the space between each number as shown.
Complete the page for each example as we go.
Prepare to answer journal questions upon completion of the lab.
1. Ecosystem before:
Prediction:
Outcome:
Analysis:

6. SUMMARY In 10 words or less summarize the likely effect of an
In journal:
In 10 words or less summarize the likely effect of an
introduced species on an environment.
Have a great day!
Biodiversity
Test
11/4 and 11/7