1. Greetings & Welcome Kernersville Middle School 6 th Grade Science, Teacher: Mrs. Edna Thompson, 3-9-11 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) http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_L6W6V1A_AyA/TBIsxr0HloI/AAAAAAAAAWM/RRy8k2UZVkA/s1600/Red+Tree+Frogs.jpg CLASSROOM CAPTAINS - - - 3/9 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

2. http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_L6W6V1A_AyA/TBIsxr0HloI/AAAAAAAAAWM/RRy8k2UZVkA/s1600/Red+Tree+Frogs.jpg SCIENCE TEST MARCH 16 WEDTest in 2 days 17 THU Test Tomorrow 18 FRITest Today REMINDER! 7 more school days! 18

3. 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? http://www.ornithology.com/images/BabyBirds_Miller_061705.jpg

4. In the next chapter we will explore ecology. VOCABULARY (5 minutes) What I think it is… http://www.patagoniavolunteer.org/images/environment_volunteering_640.jpg

5. ecology (n): the study of the relationships between organisms, including humans and the environment VOCABULARY (5 minutes) http://www.patagoniavolunteer.org/images/environment_volunteering_640.jpg

6. LEARN SOMETHING NEW (25-30 minutes) Turn to page E-3 in the yellow “Science & Life Issues” book Complete your worksheet as you read. http://images.meredith.com/fitness/images/2008/04/ss_31FiberOneHoneyCereal.jpg http://library.thinkquest.org/03oct/00946/pic_used/nile_perch.jpg

7. LEARN SOMETHING NEW (25-30 minutes) Turn to page E-3 in the yellow “Science & Life Issues” book Complete your worksheet as you read. http://images.meredith.com/fitness/images/2008/04/ss_31FiberOneHoneyCereal.jpg http://library.thinkquest.org/03oct/00946/pic_used/nile_perch.jpg

8. 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) http://www.free-extras.com/images/colorful_lollipops-3469.htm CLASSROOM CAPTAINS - - - 3/9 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