Ecosystem Power point presentation.....check it out!

14.1 Vocabulary Review

14.1 Ecosystems support life.

Quiz # 3

Biomes Video

Here is a link to a video on Biomes. Take the quiz at the end and see how well you do. Don´t forget to leave a comment. Please include your first and last name, group, and list #. Have fun while learning. URL=http://www.kidsknowit.com/interactive-educational-movies/free-online-movies.php?movie=Biomes

16.2 Pollution

16.2 Human Activities

Humans use many resources 1. Ancient civilizations used stone to create tools and weapons. 2. Wood was an important fuel for cooking and keeping warm. 3. Humans rely on the environment and use additional resources to meet their needs. Resources Renewable Resources Trees coal Sunlight petroleum (oil) Water natural gas They can be replace naturally or by humans in a short amount of time.
Nonrenewable Resources
coal
petroleum (oil)
natural gas
Not replaceable
They take millions of years to form again.

Quiz # 2

Lessons to be covered for 1st period quiz #2 Ch. 7.1 Scientists develop systems for classification. Vocabulary: evolution, ancestor, trait, classification, taxonomy Ch. 7.2 Biologists use seven levels of classification. Vocabulary: genus binomial nomenclature, dichotomous key

Concept Map 7.2

Concept Map

Assessment

FeedBack Binary Fission Video

Living Things

Lessons and Vocabulary to be covered for 1st period quiz #1 Chapter 1.1: The cell is the basic unit of a living thing. Cell Theory

Vocabulary:

  • cell
  • genetic material
  • organism
  • theory
  • unicellular
  • multicellular
  • microscope
  • bacteria

Chapter 9.1: Single-celled organisms have all the characteristics of living things. Vocabulary: matter, molecule, species, binary fission, kingdom, microorganism, virus.

Animation showing the complete process of binary fission Click here

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