1. Thursday 3/7

2. Agenda Agenda: – Finish/Discuss Station Lab (Due today) – Begin Biomes Chart (Due Fri 3/8) – You will need your computer or paper.

3. Objective 3/7 Compare variations and adaptation of organisms in different ecosystems (12B) Students can list and compare 2 organisms from 4 different biomes – Variations and adaptations such as: Leaf size and shape Root Structure Stem structure Flower and seed structure and shape

4. Plant Structures and Functions What do you already know about plants?

5. Plant Adaptations http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJpgMDO ZInA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJpgMDO ZInA How are these plants adapted to survive in their environment?

6. Plant Adaptations http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PA0M7D 4sHQ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PA0M7D 4sHQ How is the corpse flower best adapted to its environment? What kind of insects do you think pollinate this flower?

7. Due Fri. 3/8 Go to the following website and use the information to complete the charts in the following slides. http://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/msese/ear thsysflr/biomes.html http://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/msese/ear thsysflr/biomes.html

8. BiomeCharacteristicsPrecipitation (rain/snow) TemperaturePlantsAnimalsPlant Adaptations Animal Adaptations

9. BiomeCharacteristicsPrecipitation (rain/snow) TemperaturePlantsAnimalsPlant Adaptations Animal Adaptations