Daily Agendas

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7 Grade Integrated Science

UNIT 1 ECOSYSTEMS!
Dates

8/20 8/21/15
Biotic and Abiotic 2.4

Title
Homework

Bring in any realia you have about ECOSYSTEMS.

Content
Objective

I will distinguish between biotic and abiotic parts of an

ecosystem.

Language
Objective
Agenda

I will write a two column list of my outside observations.

Do Now
Vocabulary/
Words to Know

Do Now
Yoga
Finish ECOSYSTEM Map
Biotic Vs. Abiotic Scavenger Hunt!
What does the eco mean in the word:
Ecosystems, economy, ecology, eco-friendly?

Ecosystem
Biotic
Abiotic
Commonly Misspelled:
Pieces
Balloon
Unwrapped
Environment

Dates
Title
Homework

8/24 8/25/15
Herbivore, Omnivore, Carnivore 2.3
Bring in pictures of herbivores, omnivores and carnivores.

Content
Objective

I will categorize animals in an ecosystem as herbivore,

omnivore or carnivore.

Language
Objective
Agenda

I will justify my classifications of animals with spoken and

written evidence.
Do Now
Yoga
Root Words
Herbivore, Omnivore, Carnivore
Mini Collage
What is the difference between a biotic and an abiotic part of
the ecosystem? Give one example of each.
Herbivore
Omnivore
Carnivore
Commonly Misspelled:
Temperature
Desert

Do Now
Vocabulary/
Words to Know

Dates
Title
Homework

8/27 8/28/15
Producer, Consumer, Decomposer 2.2
Complete your foldable! MON/TUES

Content
Objective

I will differentiate between producers, consumers and

decomposers in an ecosystem by creating a foldable.

Language
Objective

I will cut out, write on and draw a definition, picture and

example of producer, consumer and a decomposer in my
foldable.
Do Now
Yoga
Foldable Design and Expectations
Quiz 2.3
Label the following as HERBIVORE, OMNIVORE or CARNIVORE:
Cat, dog, Maxine, human, hummingbird, hawk, snake, bear,
condor, frog
Producer
Consumer
Decomposer
Commonly Misspelled:
Title
Wednesday

Agenda

Do Now
Vocabulary/
Words to Know

Dates
Title
Homework

8/31 9/1/15
Producer, Consumer, Decomposer 2.2
Complete your foldable! MON/TUES

Content
Objective
Language
Objective
Agenda

Do Now

Vocabulary/
Words to Know

Dates
Title
Homework

I will differentiate between producers, consumers and

decomposers in an ecosystem by creating a foldable.
I will cut out, write on and draw a definition, picture and
example of producer, consumer and a decomposer in my
foldable.
Do Now
Yoga
Foldable Design and Expectations
Quiz 2.3
Match the following:
Producer
makes food
Consumer
eats food
Decomposer
breaks down leftovers
Producer
Consumer
Decomposer
Commonly Misspelled:
pyramid
9/3 9/4/15
Science Tracker
Submit Tracker on Google Classroom

Content
Objective

I will enter my first five-week grades into my SCIENCE

TRACKER.

Language
Objective

I will accurately transfer and type in my grades from Pinnacle

to my SCIENCE TRACKER.

Agenda

Do Now
Vocabulary/
Words to Know

Dates
Title
Homework

Do Now
Yoga
Google 2.2
Science Tracker
Brain Pop

What is plankton?
What is the difference between phytoplankton and
zooplankton?
Phytoplankton
Zooplankton
Commonly Misspelled:

9/8 9/11/15
The Lorax 1.6
Complete Lorax Questions

Content
Objective

I will identify and compare the characters in The Lorax and

classify them as Herbivores, Omnivores, or Carnivores.

Language
Objective
Agenda

I will answer the questions in complete sentences on Google

Classroom while watching the video.
Do Now
Yoga
Brain Pop
Lorax Video
Questions
Have you heard of The Lorax?
Who wrote it?

Do Now

Vocabulary/
Words to Know

What year was it written?

What is it about?
Environmental Impact
Commonly Misspelled:
Barbaloots
Swamee Swans
Onceler

Dates

9/14 9/18/15
Food Chains/Food Webs (2.3)

Title
Homework

Project Due Next Thurs/Fri

Content
Objective

I will be able to explain connections between organisms

Language
Objective
Agenda

I will practice organizing food chains and explain

in food chains and food webs.

connections verbally and written.

Do Now
Yoga

Do Now
Vocabulary/
Words to Know

Science Dictionary
Food Chain Vs. Food Web
Examples
Practice your own
What is the difference between a food chain and a food
web?
Food Chain
Food Web
Interaction

Primary Consumer
Secondary Consumer
Tertiary Consumer
Commonly Misspelled:
Dates

9/21 9/25/15
Food Chains/Food Webs (2.3)

Title
Homework

Project Due Next Thurs/Fri

Content
Objective

I will design a food chain for my ecosystem including a

producer, 3 consumers and 1 decomposer or scavenger.

Language
Objective

I will label each card of my food chain and explain the

connections between organisms in the food chain.

Agenda

Do Now
Yoga

Do Now

Vocabulary/
Words to Know

Science Dictionary
Food Chain Vs. Food Web
Examples
Practice your own
Complete the food chain on the board:
Sun > phytoplankton > zooplankton > shrimp > sea
star > ?
Food Chain
Food Web
Interaction
Primary Consumer
Secondary Consumer

Tertiary Consumer
Commonly Misspelled: