Week 2: Overview and To Do List Copy

Overview

Biotic and Abiotic Factors; Levels of Organization

This week we are going to start our Ecology Unit. We focus on relationships in this unit and how we and other organisms affect each other and our environment. We are going to start by learning about the factors found in any given ecosystem. Please click on the link below and read through the introductory material, answering any questions found in it.

Objectives

Students will be able to carry out an investigation to analyze and interpret data to determine how biotic and abiotic factors can affect the stability and change of a population.

To Do List

Complete the list below for this week.

In order to successfully complete Week 2, please do the following:

In-Class Session

1. Review: Take Kahoot! to review Lab Safety
2. Engage: Class discussion on "Is a virus living?"

Online Session

1. Gather: Gather information by reading the Intro to Ecology Reading
2. Take Note: Take notes on Ecology powerpoint
3. Explore: Virtual lab
4. Check: Intro to Ecology Quiz
5. Share: Fill out a questionnaire so that I can get to know you better!