Please access the necessary document on google classroom.  It is given in both google doc and pdf form.  The google doc can be used by students who would prefer to type their answers and the pdf by students who have editing apps, like Notability, and would prefer to use a stylus.  Links to all videos or websites are listed below.

Station One:
Decomposers and Detritivores

Filter Feeding

Station Two:
Coral Larvae

Unusual Animal Reproduction

Station Six:
Cell Specialization

Today we discussed the four types of plants: bryophytes (non-vascular plants), seedless vascular plants, gymnosperms, and angiosperms.  Afterwards, we did the Plant ID Lab inside (due to the rain); the lab can be found both on google classroom and at the link below.

HW tonight: pgs. 504-506, 492-493 (angiosperm reproduction)

To begin our transition from ecology to diversity of life, we watched a video about why biodiversity (the measure of how many species are in an area) is so important.

We then discussed the main types of plant tissues: leaves, roots, stems, and vascular tissue.  If absent you can find this in the plants powerpoint at the beginning.

HW: pg 485, 487, 489-491

HOT ZONE PT. 1 due tomorrow!!

Here is the link to what you can do to stay on top of material while you are gone being awesome at State.  

You can do it!!!!

Today we examined what factors can affect population growth in an ecosystem.  We then played Ecology Jenga to analyze how small human-related events can collapse an ecosystem.

HW:  Study for tomorrow's test!

Some thinking questions while watching:
1.  How did the pythons get to Florida?  Are there any feasible ways to prevent something like this from happening again?
2.  How are scientists and the community attempting to curb the population of pythons and reduce the effect they have on the Everglades?
3.  What ways do you think their efforts of snake removal could be improved?  Remember to think about the native species that are already here!
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