Ecology

= Ecology =

Explore the links given by the [|Science Olympiad website] about the 2 biomes for this year (Taiga and Grassland). Begin to get an overview of these two biomes.
 * 11/3/09

Hudson Invite-** [|Test] [|Answer Key]

[|SO Events-Ecology] [|Ecology PP-cc] [|Ecology Training Handout-cc] [|Ecology Internet Resources-cc] [|Ecology Sample Tournament 1] [|Ecology Sample Tournament 2]

Please remember to leave a note in the event bin and/or use the sign out / sign in log in Lab 600D when taking and returning Science Olympiad materials. Thanks! [|On-line Biology Book] [|- See Chapters on Ecology]
 * TEXTBOOK RESOURCES** - There are Ecology textbooks in the Ecology Science Olympiad bin available for check out. At least one is a teacher's edition.


 * Remember, use only first names and last initials when identifying yourself. Remember to write down the website or reference material for your information in case there's a question about it later.**


 * Remember to focus on Middle School (Division B) ecology subjects identified in the Science Olympiac Ecology Event Sheet.**


 * Whenever possible //__BLACK (State Competitors) AND GOLD (Invitational, Regional Competitors) TEAMS WORK TOGETHER__//** **during choice hour or any other study time. Competition results of the highest scoring teams showed strong alternate team scores as well. This indicates they worked closely together as one team and showed the benefit of studying together as one team.ate teams, i.e. Black and Gold).

As you study, email your coach or parent assistant if you have a specific question regarding general ecology or North American grassland and taiga new 2010 biome.**

[|Ecology Student Wiki] From the student wiki: [|Introductory Desert Materials] [|Desert Ecology] [|Training Handout 09] - Prapti S. - Prapti S. ]- Prapti S. [|RANDOM STUFF.doc]- Prapti S. ecologyoverview[|.doc]- Prapti S. lifeandselection[|.doc]- Prapti S. and Lillian L. [|WaterCycle-optimized.jpg]- Prapti S. Secondaryprimarysuccesioncomparecontrastvenndiagram[|.ppt]- Prapti S. [|nitrogencycle.bmp]- Prapti S. I made flashcards -http://www.flashcardmachine.com/myFlashCards/set.cgi?topic_id=321365 and click on START STUDY SESSION.- Prapti S.

FLASH CARDS - GREAT! **__The website for the ecology cards is http://www.flashcardmachine.com/p/y3x23r. I would appreciate if everyone went to this site. There are 68 cards. You actually cannot edit it becaus eI accidently used my personal account for it and I would not like to give out my password:) SO if there are any terms you would like me to add give me the definition and the term and i will add it. Thanks.- Prapti S.__**

Please see discussion page for "de-brief" notes from Invitational, Regional and State 2008 experiences. This will help you with a "jumping off point" for study and/or mentoring Ecology competition prep.

Review past Ecology tests (in event bins). Research answers to questions missed using textbooks and websites in General Ecology, Grasslands and new 2009 biome. Create practice tests and/or quizes with "fill-in the blank," multiple choice, etc. in formats similar to past tests. Create blank answer sheets and take self-tests. Create answer keys for your tests.

Diagram labeling for various cycles - **please refer to Ecology PP link above.**

For "S" Curve Graphs "Logistic Growth" : 1) density dependent and 2) density independent factors - **see the Ecology Training Handout link above .**