Desert Learning Module

What To Do	Links/Resources
1. Desert Intro Rap	Shown in class At home? Click Here
2. Use your book and the internet to find the following information about the desert: •        Climate (description) •        Temperatures (lows and highs) •        Precipitation •        10 Animal Adaptations •        10 Plant Adaptations
3. Groups Share Their Plant and Animal Adaptations	In class Jigsaw Activity – add new info to your notes.
4. Planet Earth Desert Video	In class – Can be found on Netflix “Planet Earth”

Grasslands Learning Module

Click Here to take the TDF Check

Grasslands TOTD 

What To Do	Links/Resources
1. Grassland Intro Video -- Youtube	Shown in class At home? Click Here to watch the video
2. Go through the Swivl Lesson  and take notes  Write down anything that’s in blue	2.  Grasslands Notes and PP Grasslands Powerpoint Only
3. Watch and listen to the video to answer this question: What is replacing grasslands with farmland a major ecological issue?	3.Grasslands Video
4. Ready to move on? Take the Grassland Check?	4. Grassland Check

Biome Project

Here are some pictures of the Biome Project that is tentatively due on March 9th

Click Here to view the instructions and rubric for the project 


There is no need to spend lots of money buying things to make this project. Remember, you can draw and create things using drawings and paper. Please let me know if you need materials.

TDF Learning Module

Taiga Check

Links	What To Do:
1 Click Here to View a Biome Map	Color In the Temperate Deciduous Forest
2. Put your map back in your notebook
3.Read about the Temperate Deciduous Forest Read about adaptations in the TDF	Read the article Use the information from the book and the article to complete your TDF handout Here’s a copy of the handout: Here’s the handout
4. TDF Powerpoint	Read through and add info to your notes sheet
TDF Video – In class from DVD Out of class video (Youtube – watch at home)
4. Temperate Deciduous Forest check	Take the TDF check. Be sure to put your class period before your last name. ·         Score of 80 or higher = work on invasive species project. ·         Score of less than 80 = review your notes.

Taiga Learning Module

Links	What To Do:
1. Taiga Video  (in class video) Taiga Video (outside of class)	Taiga Video Guided Notes
2. Taiga Powerpoint	View PP and take notes
3. Taiga Tree Adaptation Project	1. Read the Article and create a drawing of a tree with 7 adaptations explained Life as a Tree in the Taiga – Article to Read Taiga Tree Instructions – Instructions and Extra Pictures to look at
4. Taiga Check	Take the Taiga check. Be sure to put your class period before your last name. ·         Score of 80 or higher = work on invasive species project. ·         Score of less than 80 = review your notes.

Tundra Learning Module

Learning Module Assignment Links	What to do:
1. Check Your Tundra Video Question Answers	View PP and correct handout
2. Read about the Tundra	- Answer the key questions about the Tundra on your handout. Be sure to look at the side bars to read about the animals and plants of the Tundra.
3. Tundra Powerpoint	--  GRAB A MAP FROM THE FRONT View the Powerpoint and take notes in your notebook. Study over them and review them for about 5-10 minutes.
4. Ecological Issues in the Tundra Video	Answer the question in a paragraph:What does the permafrost hold inside of it and what happens when the permafrost melts? How can this effect the Biosphere (the world)?
5. Tundra Check --	Take the Tundra Check Mini Quiz If you didn’t make at least an 80, you need to go back to the Powerpoint and re-read all the slides. You should study your notes. If you made an 80 or higher = work on your invasive species project.

Ecology Game Day!!!!!

1. Preview - The World Biomes


2. Global Warming Video

3. Play the games Below:

Fun With Food Webs 

Basic Vocabulary Flashcards

Basic Hangman 

Ecology Rags to Riches 

Rags to Riches 2 

Symbiotic Relations Rags to Riches

Ecology Jeopardy 

Ecology Jeopardy 2

Ecology Space Game 

Interdependence of Life Test

Click here to take the test

Ecology Questions Answers 


Guided Reading Answer Key -- great to help with crossword puzzle


Ecological Issues