Unit 3
The Living World
Chapters 4 (sections 4.1-4.5, 4.7, 4.8 only), 5, 6 (sections 6.3-6.7 only), 7 and 8
Test November 24
Important! The test will have 40 MC and 2 FRQs. The FRQ topics are a) GMOs and b) the Carbon Cycle (including human interventions). Succession will NOT be a topic for either FRQ. This is a change from what was announced in 4th period on Thursday.
Unit 3 Power Points
Chapter 4: Ecosystems (includes nitrogen and carbon cycles)
Chapter 5: Evolution, Biodiversity & Extinction
Chapters 6 & 7: Biomes and Aquatic Life Zones
Chapters 4, 6 & 7 Review: Key Terms and Concepts (Due November 24)
Chapters 5 & 8 Review: Key Terms and Concepts (Due November 24)
Unit 3 Assignment 1: Your Water Use (Due November 10) 20 points
Over the weekend of November 7-8, keep track of when, where and how you use water. Estimate how much of the water you use is for drinking, washing, cleaning, etc. Estimate how much water you waste. To do this, collect data using the activity below, designed specifically for brushing your teeth, and extrapolate your answer s to the other places where you use water. Be prepared to discuss water issues on Tuesday, November 10th. On November 10, turn in your tooth-brushing activity, along with a discussion (minimum of one page) of how much water you use on a daily basis for all activities and how much water you waste each day. See full assignment requirements at Assignment: Water Use
Here is a cool website that might give you some more information, called waterfootprint.org
http://www.waterfootprint.org/?page=files/home
Unit 3 Assignment 2: Bottled Water Case Study (Due November 10) 5 points
For this assignment, you will read about some of the issues associated with bottled water. This information is found on a power point and in the document called Debating Bottled Water. After reading these materials (and feel free to do a little research on your own!), answer the five questions found at the end of the reading Debating Bottled Water.
Bottled Water Issues (Power Point)
Unit 3 Assignment 3a: Genetic Engineering (in class, not turned in, November 12 & 17)
After watching the video on genetically engineered food and reading the article below, provide a response to the issue of genetically modified organisms. It is good practice for a possible FRQ on this topic! Your response should include: How does GE technology compare to traditional selective breeding techniques? How does GE technology work? What were some of the concerns demonstrated in the video and in the readings? What were the pros and cons of this technology as identified in the video and the readings? What recommendations would you make regarding the implementation of this technology? What other information would you like to know?
Reading for Assignment 3a: Issues - Genetically Modified Organisms
Bonus Reading: Genetically-engineered fish (if you are want more information about the issues and concerns)
Unit 3 Assignment 3b: Genetically Modified Beets in Corvallis (class discussion only, November 19)
Read the following two articles and be prepared to discuss them in class on November 19.
Unit 3 Assignment 4: Symbiosis (Due November 20) 15 points
Labs
Computer Simulation-Cheetah Ecology
Computer Simulation-Barnacles and Tides
Readings
Earth's Natural Defenses against Climate Change Beginning to Fail