Daily+Learning+Targets

toc Daily Learning Targets - Always check here first!

April 16-17 (Martinez April 26)
We will:
 * 1) Read and understand the requirements for the "Save an Ecosystem Project"
 * 2) Sign into an existing wikispaces account and join EcoCheetah Wiki **OR** set up an individual account and join EcoCheetah Wiki
 * 3) Sign up for the Eco Issues that most interest you.
 * 4) Have group leader make a copy of Note Taking Sheet

April 18-19 (Martinez April 26-27)
We will:
 * 1) Understand the purpose and format of a wiki and how to use the wiki to create a content page for their issue
 * 2) Understand the purpose and use of discussion forums on their wiki page
 * 3) Use the topic resource links on the wiki to begin preliminary research to gain an overview of the ecological issue & report out one thing your group has learned.

April 20 (Martinez May 1-2)
We will:
 * 1) Research specific characteristics of your ecosystem. Include both abiotic and biotic factors.
 * Abiotic factors: sunlight, temperature, climate, rainfall, landforms, etc
 * Biotic factors: organisms and their role (producer, primary consumer, secondary consumer, decomposer, etc)
 * 1) Gather the information using the notetaking sheet.
 * 2) Make sure to include citations for all pictures

April 23-24 (Martinez May 8)
We will:
 * 1) FINISH
 * Ecosystem Description (abiotic and biotic factors)
 * Preparation for Food Web (organisms and their roles)
 * 1) Sketch rough draft of food web
 * Show Mr. Warner or Ms Layton your rough draft

April 25-26 (Martinez May 10-11)
We will:
 * 1) Finish rough draft food web. When approved, watch Food Web tutorial and begin creating food web.
 * 2) Research threats to our ecosystem/organism