Nutrition Facts Labels

Today we examined nutrition labels and determined the type of food it was based on the biomolecules fat (lipids), carbohydrates, fiber, and protein. We also used information about Calories and serving sizes.

Below is the completed notes set for today's class, please use to fill in gaps as needed!
Front Cornell Notes
Back Cornell Notes

Bring in to class tomorrow a nutrition label taped to a blank sheet of paper!

Ecology Test Review

The first assessment is on Thursday, September 22nd. This is worth 40% of your grade thus far! Below are some study materials to help you prepare, along with the materials we used in class.

Class Materials
Ecology Vocabulary Summary
Review Sheet

What did you not checkmark on the review sheet? Use the resources below to help you study.
Food Web
Levels of Organization
Energy and Nutrients
Abiotic and Biotic Factors
Autotrophs/Heterotrophs
Producers, Consumers, Decomposers

Photosynthesis Formula
Respiration Formula
Photosynthesis and Respiration Gas Exchange

Carrying Capacity and Limiting Factors
Predator-Prey Interdependence
Exponential Growth

Human Population Growth
Excess Carbon Dioxide

Please email Mr. Trainer and Ms. Barnes with any questions! Send an email to the both of us, so that we can respond back asap.

-Ms. Barnes

Review Days

Hi Panthers!  Our very first unit test on Ecology is coming up on Thursday.

Please prepare by completing this practice test here.
You can check your answers to the practice test here.

You can also practice the important vocab using quizlet.  I have entered in the set of mad minute vocab clues, so this will also boost your mad minute score leading up to the test!  Click here to go to the set of quizlet cards.

Introduction to Population Ecology

Great job working hard on the graphs today! For those of you who might have some questions or need some guidance, below is the worksheet with the homework. Please email if you have any questions!

Blank Worksheet
Homework Page

Check your work from class below, but make sure you have your own copy of the worksheet to be collected tomorrow!
Completed Worksheet

-Ms. Barnes

Review Day!

Tomorrow is our first quiz!  To help you get ready, please use the following materials:

1. Vocab crossword puzzle.  This includes 20 important vocab words that you need to know in order to be successful.  After you complete it, you can check your answers here.

2. Study strategies.  This document suggests some ways to become fluent with the 20 important vocab word.  You can also click here to use my online flashcard set on quizlet.

3. Practice quiz.  This quiz looks a lot like the real quiz tomorrow.  Try it out and check your answers here.  We will review the answers in class before the quiz tomorrow!

Keystone Species

Hi all!  I'm still on jury duty.  I am expecting to be back on Wednesday.  Whew!  It has been awhile!

Anyway - today you are learning about keystone species.

Here is the reading and the assignments for the day.  The readings I referenced in the homework can be found here: Keystone Species & Prairie Dogs

Here are the cornell notes that you must complete in class (this is due for a classwork grade at the end of class - the questions and summary sections will be assigned for homework on Wednesday evening).

For the curious crowd out there, here is a video on keystone species to make it all come alive:




Here are more examples of keystone species, such as honeybees!: http://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples-of-keystone-species.html

Invasive Species: Zebra Mussels

Hi there students!  I'm still stuck in jury duty and Ms. Barnes is at class, so you will have a guest teacher.

Here are today's notes and assignment.  #5 (the informational poster) is due at the end of class.  Click here to see an exemplary informational poster about lionfish.

Here is the silent invaders video you need to watch to complete the homework: