1. Pg. RTW: What topic do you need to review for the test? Objective: I will be prepared to ace the test Wednesday. Agenda: – Review Word Sort Homework: – Review for test on Wednesday (2/3)! Energy in the Ecosystem Ecological Relationships Monday, February 1 st

2. Pg. 88 RTW: What is a niche? Objective: I will be prepared to ace the test tomorrow. Agenda: – Review Game Homework: – Review for test tomorrow (2/3)! Energy in the Ecosystem Ecological Relationships Tuesday, February 2 nd

3. No RTW today 1.Grab your clicker 2.Bags and everything else at the front of the room 3.Have a seat and think of any last minute questions you might have Wednesday, February 3 rd

4. Pg. 88 RTW: What does the word “invasive” mean to you? Objective: I will be able to identify marine invasive species, their effects on the marine ecosystem, and their modes of introduction. Agenda: – Invasive Species Notes pg. 89 – Start Invasive Species Project Homework: – None Thursday, February 4 th

5. Pg. 89

6. Invasive vs Non-native Species Invasive= an organism (plant, animal, fungus, or bacterium) that is not native and has negative effects on our economy, our environment, or our health. Not all introduced species are invasive. Invasive plants and animals are the second greatest threat to biodiversity after habitat loss Non-native= an organism that is from another continent, country, or area of the world

7. What makes a species invasive: 1. They tolerate a variety of habitat conditions 2. They grow and reproduce rapidly 3. They compete aggressively for resources (like food, water, and nesting sites) 4. They lack natural enemies or pests in the new ecosystem

8. Invasive Species Project You will be partnered up and work together to research an assigned invasive species. You will create a poster to share with the class on your assigned species. Project will be due Friday, February 5 th

9. Rubric: What you’ll be graded on You need to include: Native origin (10) Invaded location (10) Means of introduction (20) Typical environment (10) Economic and/or social impacts (30) Potential control measures (10) Pictures (10)

10. Pg. RTW: What traits make a species invasive? Objective: I will be able to identify marine invasive species, their effects on the marine ecosystem, and their modes of introduction. Agenda: Finish Invasive Species Project Homework: None Friday, February 5 th

11. Rubric: What you’ll be graded on You need to include: Native origin (10) Invaded location (10) Means of introduction (20) Typical environment (10) Economic and/or social impacts (30) Potential control measures (10) Pictures (10)