2-14-11 »IN »What is the biggest single organism on Earth?

2-14-11

» IN» What is the biggest single organism

on Earth?

2-14-11

» Through» Top 5» Engage 402

» OUT» Finish glossary

book and sub packet

Top 5 Test questions

» 1. Which results from aerobic cellular respiration?» A. Water» B. ATP» C. Carbon dioxide» D. All of these

» 2. How is a molecule of ATP different from a molecule of ADP?» A. More enzymes» B. Extra Phosphate» C. Less Energy» D. Smaller molecule

» 3. What form of energy is passed along from organism to organism in a food chain?» A. Chemical energy» B. Heat energy» C. Nuclear energy» D. Light Energy

» 4. As energy flows through ecosystems, it eventually» A. Is 100% recycled by decomposers and

incorporated back into living things» B. Is destroyed» C. Becomes Matter» D. Becomes unavailable for use by living

things as it is transformed into heat

» 5. Carbon from carbon dioxide found in the atmosphere becomes incorporated into living things through

» A. Photosynthesis in plants» B. Burning fossil fuels» C. Respiration in animals» D. All of these

A zillion ways to make more

» Read “The Aspen Story”

How does a small cluster of trees become a forest?

Making sense of reproductive strategies

» Open your book to page 403» Reproduction-the making of

offspring by one or more parents» Watch DVD-”what is going on

here?”

Reproduction presentation

» Receive two reproduction cards» Read the cards and prepare a

presentation to the class.(3 min)

Questions for presentationWhat are some characteristics of each organism’s reproductive strategies? You might include:

1. # of offspring2. Frequency of reproduction3. Structures involved in reproduction4. Age of sexual maturity5. Length of period of offspring dependency6. Lifespan of individuals7. Mating behaviors.

Frog vs Elephant

Sea Horse vs. bacteria

Frog vs Elephant

Sea Horse vs. bacteria

Opossum vs. moss

Yeast vs opossum

Salmon vs. Moth

Paramecium vs Wiptailed lizard

Hydra vs.chimp

Chimpanzee vs. salmon

Elephant vs. flowering plant

Presentation

Present your information to the classTake turns answering the questions

Answer the following questions in your journal

» What are the advantages and disadvantages of the reproductive strategies?

» How does each strategy ensure the survival of the species?

Essay

» Turn to 476 in your book, lets read together

» Cornell note the essay