Wednesday

Content Objective: I can expand my prior knowledge of how populations change by looking at a specific example.

Language Objective: I can read to learn more about how populations change by reading an article .

Bellwork: Explain what pesticides are.

Tuesday

Content Objective: I can demonstrate my prior knowledge of how populations change by completing a pretest.

Language Objective: I can read to interpret graphs by taking a pretest.

Bellwork: Explain how populations of plants and animals can change over time.

Monday

Content Objective: I can understand the impact of Purple Loosetrife on Michigan ecosystems by listening to presentations and evaluating evidence.

Language Objective: I can speak to show my knowledge of Purple Loosetrife by participating in my groups presentation.

Bellwork: List several suggestions for making a good classroom presentation.

Friday

Content Objective: I can understand the control methods of Purple Loosetrife on Michigan ecosystems by discussing with the class.

Language Objective: I can write to show my knowledge of the control methods Purple Loosetrife by completing a bellwork.

Bellwork: List some methods to control Purple Loosetrife.

Tuesday

Content Objective: I can understand the term Michigan wetland ecosystem by discussing with the class.

Language Objective: I can write and draw to show my knowledge of a Michigan wetland ecosystem by completing a bellwork.

Bellwork: Make a diagram off a Michigan wetland ecosystem.

Monday

Content Objective: I can understand the term autumnal equinox by discussing with the class.

Language Objective: I can write to show my knowledge of autumnal equinox by completing a bellwork .

Bellwork – Explain what the Autumnal Equinox is including its causes and effects.

Friday – Half Day

Content Objective: I can understand the term invasive species by discussing with the class.

Language Objective: I can write to show my knowledge of invasive species by researching on the internet .

Bellwork – Define Invasive Species and list some examples of invasive species in Michigan

Thursday

Content Objective: I can understand the term consensus by discussing with the class.

Language Objective: I can write to show my knowledge of consensus by comparing it to a .

Bell Ringer: What does Consensus mean?

Wednesday

Content Objective: I can understand the differences between a Criteria and a Constraint by completing several activities.

Language Objective: I can write to show my knowledge of Criteria and Constraints by discussing them with the class.

Bellwork – Explain the difference between Constraints and Criteria

Tuesday

Content Objective: I can understand what a Decision Matrix is by completing several activities.

Language Objective: I can write to show my knowledge of a decision matrix by creating one with the class.

Bellwork: Make a list of your favorite after school snacks.