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Gizmos: Ecosystem Case Study

January 23, 2023 Albert Fong 9, 9-4 Biology Gizmos

Before class preparation

BYOD laptop/Chromebook

In class activity

Complete and take notes in the “handbook”
Collect data to test hypothesis in the “case” tab
Teacher will see your progress through the Gizmo. There is no handout for this Gizmo as the work is done on the website

After class work

Finish Gizmo

Biodiversity

January 16, 2023 Albert Fong 9, 9-4 Biology Beads

Before class preparation

Read (or Print if you’re able): Biodiversity handout

In class activity

Interpret qualitative and quantitative data from ecosystems, communicate the results graphically, and explain the importance of biodiversity for all sustainable ecosystems
- Biodiversity Index Activity and Discussion

After class work

Answer “Activity 2” section questions using this slide deck
Videos:
- Why is biodiversity important?

Suzuki Speaks

January 11, 2023January 16, 2023 Albert Fong 9, 9-4 Biology

Before class preparation

Print or BYOD: Suzuki Speaks Handout

In class activity

Video: Suzuki Speaks
- Explain how humans can affect the cycles of matter and energy flow in ecosystems
- Describe how human activities can affect biodiversity

After class work

Video: Dear Future Generations: Sorry

Carbon Cycle & Photosynthesis

January 11, 2023January 15, 2023 Albert Fong 9, 9-4 Biology PollEV

Before class preparation

What is Photosynthesis & Respiration?
What is meant by the carbon cycle?

In class activity

Trees PollEV
- What are trees made of?
Photosynthesis cards activity
- Describe the processes of photosynthesis and cellular respiration
- Distinguishing between Photosynthesis & Respiration
Carbon Cycle Worksheet

After class work

Edpuzzle: What Is The Carbon Cycle
Carbon Cycle Worksheet

Carrying Capacity

January 11, 2023 Albert Fong 9, 9-4 Biology Youtube

Before class preparation

Edpuzzle: Carrying Capacity

In class activity

Something for Everyone
- Explain that populations tend to increase until they reach a natural limit
Reading: Earth’s Carrying Capacity

After class work

Intro to Population Graphing

January 11, 2023January 11, 2023 Albert Fong 9, 9-4 Biology Graph Paper, Pear Deck

Before class preparation

Complete previous Gizmos
Bring graph paper if you have it

In class activity

Pear Deck Questions
Population Graphing Activity:
- Fox and Hare

After class work

Complete activity
Part 2 will be done in spreadsheet

Lost Worlds: Life in the Balance

January 11, 2023 Albert Fong 9, 9-4 Biology, Quiz Quiz Trade Quiz Quiz Trade

Before class preparation

Read & take notes on this powerpoint
Print & Read questions about the video

In class activity

Lost Worlds: Life in the Balance
- 3 things you learned
- 2 questions you have
- 1 thing that interested you
Quiz-Quiz-Trade

After class work

CK12

Gizmos: Food Chain

January 8, 2023 Albert Fong 9, 9-4 Biology Gizmos

Before class preparation

BYOD laptop/Chromebook

In class activity

Take up handouts
Complete the worksheets and questions for the Food Chain Gizmo

After class work

Finish Gizmos worksheets
Complete the assessment questions

Food Chains & Pyramids

December 16, 2022 Albert Fong 9, 9-4 Biology

Before class preparation

Read & take notes on the slide
- Food chains and Food webs
Read this document

In class activity

Creating and assessing an Ontario food web
- Explain that life depends on recycled matter

After class work

Video: Ecosystems & Food chains
Extension: Complete handout

Secrets of Our Living Planet 1

December 13, 2022 Albert Fong 9, 9-4 Biology

Before class preparation

Read (print if you’re able) worksheet “Video: The Magical Forest“
Complete the slide deck assignment before class starts

In class activity

Take up the terms for the slide deck
Video: The Magical Forest
Group discussion

After class work

Edpuzzle: How do trees survive the winter?