Date Environmental Science Lesson Day 1 Bell Ringer

Date: Environmental Science Lesson Day 1 Bell Ringer: 1) Show Edpuzzle: I am the Lorax 2) 5 mins Mini discussion of the message behind the clip HW: Review guided notes and complete 4 Column Key Terms Chart for Lesson 8. 1 -8. 2 Schedule: Lesson 8. 1 PPT presentation and guided lecture notes. Closing Activity: -4 Column Key Terms WS for Lesson 8. 1. Objective (s): 1) Identify examples of ecosystem and economic services forests provide. 2) Describe ways scientists classify forests based on their age and structure. 3) Identify various methods of harvesting timber and their impacts on forests and explain how deforestation impacts forests. 4) Describe management solutions that help reduce impacts of timber harvesting, fires, and deforestations. Essential Question (s): 1) How can forests be better managed? Upcoming Assessments: Vocab Quiz: Day 2 Test :

Environmental Science Date: Lesson Day 2 Bell Ringer: 1)Google form: short answer on the progress of the Green Belt Movement https: //forms. gle/y. Xz. Mi. NYr. Ty. Csmjss 6 HW: Review notes Schedule: Objective (s): 1) 1)Mini Class discussion- Google form response 2) 2) 8. 2 PPT presentation and guided lecture notes. 3) Closing Activity: Quizlet: Unit 8. 1 -8. 2 Vocabulary Quiz on 2) Continue Unit 8. 3 Vocabulary Chart Identify ecosystem services provided by grasslands. Define rangelands and pastures and explain how overgrazing impacts these areas. Describe methods for managing rangelands that limit impacts of overgrazing and hep preserve grassland habitat. Essential Question (s): How Can Grasslands Be Better Managed? Upcoming Assessments: Vocab Quiz: Test : Day 7

Environmental Science Date: Lesson Day 3 Bell Ringer: Beach Ball Review of Lesson 8. 1 -8. 3 key terms 2) Recap: the challenges of the forest and suggest solutions to the question: “how can forests be better managed? HW: Review vocabulary chart Schedule: 1) Incorporating Secondary Documents: actively read and discuss the article from International Union for Conservation of Nature to learn about deforestation and land management. Closing Activity: ES Unit 8. 3 Protecting National Parks Activity Hand out Objective(s): 1) Identify challenges of managing national parks and other protected lands, especially in lessdeveloped countries. 2) Explain factors that place stress on U. S. national parks. 3) Understand how buffer zones can make it easier to sustainably manage reserves. 4) Explain how wilderness areas are managed to protect wild species and ecosystems. Essential Question (s): How Can Grasslands Be Better Managed? Upcoming Assessments: Vocab Quiz: Day 6 - All Key Terms Test : Day 8

Date: Environmental Science Lesson Day 4 Bell Ringer: Lesson 8. 4 Bell Ringer Activity HW: Review notes and complete 4 Column Key Terms for Lesson 8 Schedule: Objective (s): 1)8. 4: Ecosystem Approach and Terrestrial Biodiversity Webquest 1. Identify the steps to sustaining terrestrial biodiversity using an ecosystem approach. 2. Define biodiversity hotspots and explain their importance. 3. Understand the importance of protecting ecosystem services and human communities that depend on these services. 4. Describe methods used to repair damaged ecosystems, and understand how reconciliation ecology enables humans to share ecosystems with other species. Essential Question (s): Essential Question: How Does the Ecosystem Approach Help Protect Terrestrial Biodiversity? Upcoming Assessments: Vocab Quiz: Lesson Day 6 All Key Terms Test : Day 8 Closing Activity: Exit Ticket - 4 Column Vocabulary Chart 8. 4 -8. 5

Date: Environmental Science Lesson Day 5 Bell Ringer: Beach Ball Review of Lesson 8. 3 -8. 5 vocabulary -or Quizlet Live then take Vocabulary Quiz: All Key Terms HW: Review notes for test, Study for Key Term Quiz Schedule: 2) Conclude presentation of Lesson 8. 5 PPT and guided notes Closing Activity: Exit Ticket: ES Unit 8. 5: Protect Aquatic Biodiversity Exit Ticket (Slide 34) Objective (s): 1) Describe how human activities are destroying aquatic biodiversity and explain the impacts of overfishing, ocean acidification, and dead zones. 2) Explain the role of marine protected areas and marine reserves in sustaining marine biodiversity. 3) Identify the steps in the ecosystem approach to sustaining aquatic biodiversity. Essential Question (s): How Does the Ecosystem Approach Help Protect Aquatic Biodiversity? Upcoming Assessments: Vocab Quiz: Tomorrow Test : Day 8

Environmental Science Date: Lesson Day 6 Bell Ring Group discussion: how can we improve the condition of our forest and oceans? Ask for volunteers to share ES Unit 8. 3 Protecting National Parks Activity HW: Finish lab report Schedule: ds Objective (s): Key Term Quiz ES Lesson 8 Lab Closing Activity: ES Lesson 8 Lab Report 1) Describe how human activities are destroying aquatic biodiversity and explain the impacts of overfishing, ocean acidification, and dead zones. 2) Explain the role of marine protected areas and marine reserves in sustaining marine biodiversity. 3) Identify the steps in the ecosystem approach to sustaining aquatic biodiversity. Essential Question (s): How Does the Ecosystem Approach Help Protect Aquatic Biodiversity? Upcoming Assessments: Vocab Quiz: Today Test :

Date: Environmental Science Lesson Day 7 Bell Ringer: Begin the Lesson 8 Test Review HW: Study for the test Schedule: 1)Lesson 8. 1 -8. 5 Test Review Objective (s): Review all lesson objectives. Closing Activity: Go over test review (Extension Activity: ES Lesson 8: The Rainforest, Ecosystem, and US Activity) Upcoming Assessments: Vocab Quiz: Test : Tomorrow

Date: Environmental Science Lesson Day 8 Bell Ringer: Clear desks and prepare for the test. HW: Study for the test Schedule: 1)Test Objective (s): Complete the assessment Closing Activity: (Extension Activity: ES Lesson 8: The Rainforest, Ecosystem, and Us Activity) Upcoming Assessments: Vocab Quiz: Test : Today