Today we corrected and added to the Ecological Reach for the Top sheet from yesterday. We then read about the Wolves in Yellowstone Park case study and created a concept map on how the removal of wolves from that ecosystem affected other species there. Be sure to print off the two notes "Energy in Ecosystems" and "The Carbon Cycle".

Today we reviewed the Classification System for Species at Risk. Then students completed the sheet called Ecological Reach for the Top. There was a short note on ecology copied. This note is NOT on the blog. Be sure to print off the last two ecology notes for Wednesday and Thursday's classes (Energy in Ecosystems and the Carbon Cycle note).

Today we discussed student's concept maps on the disappearance of frogs. We then went through the note called "Extinction of Species". There are 2 homework questions and a sheet on the classification system for at-risk species to fill out. Some of you still need to bring in your student fees and important signed forms!!! Let's get that done please. Also, you can begin bringing in your signed permission form and $10 fee for our Wawanosh field trip. Deadline for this is Friday Sept. 19th.

Today we read a newspaper article about frog species disappearing around the globe (see the link at the right). Then students read pages 8-10 in their textbooks and began creating a concept map about the disappearance of frogs. This is due on Monday. We then watched 20 minutes of "Planet Earth". Please bring in any forms, student fees, or learning styles profiles that are still due from some of you.
You should print the article at the right called "Extinction of Species".
Have a great weekend!!!

Today we reviewed ecological terms and completed the ecology diagnostic quiz. We will finish taking up the quiz tomorrow. No homework, but don't forget to bring in your signed documents and student fee tomorrow. Some of you also need to hand in your learning styles profile.

Today we finished the learning styles questionaire in the library. If you did not hand yours in (with a summary of strategies that will work for you), then this is homework and must be handed in tomorrow.
Don't forget to get any necessary paperwork signed and your student fee ($60 with yearbook, or $35 without) brought in tomorrow.
You may want to print off the 2 notes posted at the side under "Ecology Notes".

Ecology Diagnostic Quiz

Click here to print off a copy of the ecology diagnostic quiz. Diagnostic quizes DO NOT count for marks. They merely indicate to you and your teacher what you already know and what you need to learn more about in a new unit.