April 4 and 5, 2011

WU: Read p. 12 of Earth’s Ecosystems. What is a food web?

CW: Owl pellet dissection.

HW: Draw a diagram of a food web in the Chesapeake Bay (at least 10 organisms).

3.0 Life ScienceE. Flow of Matter and Energy1. Explain that the transfer and transformation of matter and energy links organisms to one another and to their physical setting. f. Provide evidence that supports the premise “In the flow of matter system the total amount of matter remains constant even though its form and location change.”

**Food chains and food webs

WHAT IS A FOOD WEB???????

Names:

Title:

Scientific Concept:

Hypothesis: If ... then ... because ...

Observations:

Data Table: DO NOT WORRY ABOUT THE TEETH DATA TABLE ... ONLY MAKE A BONE DATA TABLE

Conclusion:

1) Fur/Feathers in Garbage - DO NOT THROW BONES AWAY - Recycle the paper you Separated on

2) Supplies in Pie Tin

3) Papers under Tin (Directions/Bone Chart)

4) Lab Report in Drawer

5) Bone Mount on Counter

6) Wipe Down Tables